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March 2011 Newsletter
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Dustmites: Everything You Might Not Want To Know (part 3)
For most people, while they are disgusting, house dust mites are not actually harmful. However, the medical significance of house dust mites arises because their microscopic cast skins and feces are a major constituent of house dust that induces allergic reactions in some individuals. There is a genetic predisposition to dust mite allergies, but like many allergies it can also develop over time.According to Darryl C. Zeldin, acting director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Services, in the Wall Street Journal (January 5, 2010, Page D2), 18% to 30% of Americans are allergic to dust mites' waste products, and almost 50% of American homes have allergen levels that are high enough to cause sensitivity in people who were nt previously allergic to dustmites. In other words, high levels of dust mites and their wastes, can cause previously non-allergic people to develop an allergy. In addition to producing allergic reactions, dust mites can also cause nasal polyps growths within the nose (see this article at 24 Medica). The constituents of house dust are show in the following figure:
Organisms in household dust:
Several studies have taken place recently examining the effectiveness allergen removal through routine carpet cleaning and quantifying airborne dust mite allergen content above carpeted surfaces. Each of these studies has demonstrated the effectiveness of carpet cleaning in removing dust mite allergen and carpets effectiveness in trapping allergen and preventing its release into the breathing zone.
In a two-year, south Florida school study, examining the effectiveness of routine maintenance in lowering dust mite allergen levels, dust mite allergen levels were reduced by an average of 92% with each routine carpet cleaning. An additional 12 month south Florida school study reinforced these findings. In the two-year carpet cleaning study, allergen levels were tracked throughout the study period with a regular carpet care program in effect. Allergen levels, which were considered quite high at the beginning of the study continued to decline throughout the study period and gradually increased only after regular carpet care had been discontinued.
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Taking the Bugs out of your Life
Seasonal Tips for preventing termites - Move Firewood plies away from the house to aid in prevention of termites, snakes, rodents and other pest
- Slope soil away from the foundation to minimize water accumulation next to house
- Cut back trees and shrubs that touch or overhang the house
- Make sure gutters flow freely and drain away from the house
- Remove rotted railroad ties
- Remove rotted tree stumps
- Point sprinklers away from the house.
These tips are brought to you by Mike Gothard at Connell's Pest Control. I have known Mike for a few years now and he is a great knowledgeable guy. He is honest and dependeable and loves what he does. (better him than me). If you have any questions just give him a call, he does free consultations for anyone living in the Shelby County area. 205-668-3111 |
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This Month's Desperate | | Let us in on your dirt!! |
Housewives Special
"Every Third Room Free"
That special ended February 28th 2011. Now we have a brand new special. You have enjoyedhaving us clean yourcarpet. Now you can enjoy the same great service and results for your tile floors. You too can put an end to UGLY grout lines and make your porcelain, ceramic, marble, travertine, and terrazzo floors shine. You can havebeautiful tile without scrubbing for days on your hands and knees. Your tile and grout will be cleaned with our state-of-the-art $22,000 system that removes all dirt, soil, grime, and construction debris. After cleaning we can seal your grout to help keep it clean. To see more about what this system can do for you, click here.
  3 Rooms and A Hall
For $199.95
up to 550 s.f.
Factory Authorized Mill Certified Cleaning Process
Fiber conditioner for a softer feel
Deodorization that kills germs
Genuine 3M Scotchgard
Free Professional Spot Remover
6 month spot and spill warranty
Move light furniture
This is for our world class service that we are renown for. So if you have never tried us before, here is your chance. And if you have then you know what a bargain this price is.
Some Other Services We Offer:
Area Rugs
Hardwood Floors
Vinyl Tile We can also perform: Carpet Repairs
Carpet Re-Stretching
Color Repair
You know, from talking to so many of you over the years I found out that often times you are unaware that we perform all the services we do. And you are surprised at how easy and inexpensive it is to have some repairs done while we are already in your home cleaning the carpet. It is really amazing how doing some simple repairs to your carpet can take ten years off your carpet's appearance. And, with the special we are offering,it can feel like you are getting the repair(s) for free. Anyway I look forward to hearing from you. |
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Free Deals
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During the month of March, when you spend $400.00 or more you can have your choice of FREE CLEANING on any of these items
- 8x10 Area Rug (on location cleaning)
- 1 bathroom tile and grout (30 sf or less)
- Car mats
- Mattress
- Recliner
- Filtration Soil in one room
| Reg Price: $45.00-$65.00
Special Price:$0.00
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Grandma's Goodies
N'awlin's Muffalettas
Ingredients
- 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, crushed
- 1/2 cup drained kalamata olives, crushed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped pickled cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, drained
- 1/4 cup marinated cocktail onions
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 (1 pound) loaves Italian bread
- 8 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 8 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
- 8 ounces sliced mortadella
- 8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
Directions
- To Make Olive Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, kalamata olives, garlic, cauliflower, capers, celery, carrot, pepperoncini, cocktail onions, celery seed, oregano, basil, black pepper, vinegar, olive oil and canola oil. Mix together and transfer mixture into a glass jar (or other nonreactive container). If needed, pour in more oil to cover. Cover jar or container and refrigerate at least overnight.
- To Make Sandwiches: Cut loaves of bread in half horizontally; hollow out some of the excess bread to make room for filling. Spread each piece of bread with equal amounts olive salad, including oil. Layer 'bottom half' of each loaf with 1/2 of the salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Replace 'top half' on each loaf and cut sandwich into quarters.
- Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for a few hours; this will allow for the flavors to mingle and the olive salad to soak into the bread.
Nutritional Information 
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 964 | Total Fat: 60.6g | Cholesterol: 97mg
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Comedy Corner
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This is a quick cute video on our website of kids making you laugh. |
FREE CARPET CLEANING
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Any time you tell your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers or anyone who needs to know, to use DAD'S for their carpet cleaning needs, we will reward you with FREE CARPET CLEANING. That's right we wil send you DAD'S dollars. They spend just like cash. Click here to find out more.
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Power Thoughts: Funny Quips
 If you can't be good. Don't get Caught!
I don't want to be Me Today!
If You're gonna Be Dumb! You Gotta Be Tough! It will feel good when it quits hurting.
You will never be broke as long as people owe you money.
I am so poor I can't pay attention.
If anything turns up, don't turn it down.
Take me drunk,I'm home.
Pain is weakness leaving your body.
Go first class or your heirs will
-Wherever you go, there you are.
-Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff "You should always go to other people's funerals, otherwise, they won't come to yours." If you're never on the bottom there won't be any confusion.
(Told to a boy at a wrestling match who didn't think he was pinned.)
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Second place is just the first looser
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In The Spotlight
 Blood StainsFrom time to time we have clients call us because for one reason or another they have gotten a bit of blood on the carpet. It is really pretty simple to remove if you follow these simple steps: - Blot up as much as possible
- Mix 2 oz. of ammonia with 8 oz. of cold water
- Pour the water and ammonia on the spot and let sit for 30 seconds. Do not oversaturate the area.
- Blot the stain until lightly damp
- repeat steps 3-4 until stain is removed or there is no change
- If a faint amount remains you can apply hydrogen peroxide and do not remove just let it dry.
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