Goal For The Green

By now you’ve probably finished your Spring Cleaning, and are ready to open up your home, air it out, and let in the fresh air. But, perhaps the biggest and most dreaded job of freshening up your home, is carpet cleaning.

For many of us, carpets hold a soft spot in our hearts. They occupy at least one central area somewhere in our homes.  Lets face it, aside from adding glamor and elegance, they also make any home both comfortable and charming. Plus, there is something to be said about sinking your toes into a nice soft, clean carpet.

Buying carpet is always the easy part, but keeping it clean can be hard to maintain and time consuming.  However, maintaining the cleanliness of your carpet, is the only way to keep its beauty intact for a long period of time. Time, attention, and expertise, are things many of us are short on. So, the task is better left in the hands of experts in the field of professional carpet cleaning, like those found at natural carpet cleaning new york .

Perhaps, the most obvious difference that anyone will get from choosing a natural carpet cleaning company, is a healthier and better environment. Did you know that typical detergents traditionally used in rug cleaning, have been found to be dangerous, not only for the environment, but also for an individual’s over-all health?  This is because they are manufactured using harsh chemicals.

Therefore, it’s important to look for a green carpet cleaning company in your area, that offers safe nontoxic ingredients,that are earth-friendly, and do not release harmful by products into the environment. They should offer cleaners that are organic and made from natural ingredients, and that guarantee that you and your family are safe and free from the effects of harsh detergents and chemicals.

Anything organic is a popular trend nowadays, even in the carpet cleaning industry. So, carpet cleaning companies have to keep up with customer concerns for the environment. This is very important information for people who have ever manifested any signs of allergy, irritation, asthma, coughing or breathing problems that may be associated with traditional forms of carpet cleaning, or have these health concerns to begin with.

The most common yet hard to clean carpet problems for many customers, or DIYers, are toxic chemicals and their removal, or those that stain the carpet, and most commonly, carpets that take too long to dry. Carpets that are too wet, or take 3-4 days to dry, are a breeding ground for mold, mildew and musty smells that are hazardous to your health.

Expert cleaners and certified technicians from organic or green carpet cleaning companies, use only all-natural, holistic, and effective carpet and rug cleaning solutions. Then, they extract the cleaners and soils using fresh, clean, softened water. The next step, is the use of a machine that offers high suction and heat to eliminate soil and restore newness to high traffic areas. The process ends when the carpet is speed dried using down flow fans. There is no waiting for your carpet to dry.

Check your local listings, for a for an expert green carpet cleaning company in your area.  You may be surprised at the other green cleaning services that they may offer.  Together we are working toward a better tomorrow!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I just tried the Cinnamon Pecan Bread flavor this morning, of the NEW Quaker Soft Baked Bars.  If you haven’t tried them yet, you don’t know what you are missing. It’s ture, the NEW Quaker Soft Baked Bar, helps provide the FUEL you need with the FLAVOR you want! They are very good!

This new snack bar from Quaker is wholesome food, made with real fruits and nuts that you can eat on-the-go, or as a breakfast snack.  If you warm  them up in the microwave, you are in for a real bakery experience that is a very tasty surprise.  This great snack can get you through until your next meal and comes in two delicious flavors:
• Cinnamon Pecan Bread- the one I tried                                  
• and Banana Nut Bread

These bars are great and guilt free, at only
• 140 calories each with
• 5g of Fiber
• 6g of Protein and an
• Excellent source of 5 B-Vitamins

Add a glass of milk and some fruit, and you’ve got a great start to the day. You’ve got  the fuel, fiber, and nutrition your body needs with convenience, if you are on the go. With two flavors that everyone loves, and the trusted Quaker name, there is no reason to skip breakfast, even if you have a hectic schedule.

I know I love cinnamon, so I really enjoy these bars with my coffee, or as an energetic morning snack treat.  I’m sure you will too, so hurry out and get some, and be sure and tell your friends about them.

My grandkids are always raiding my pantry, for whats good to eat when they come to visit. So, I plan on keeping a stock on hand.  I know my daughter’s would love having these on hand in their pantries, for those hectic times when breakfast is on the fly.  These Quaker Soft Baked Bars are good and healthy nutrition for those times, or anytime. For me, they will be a must on my grocery list, and a must to share with family and friends.

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Quit the green way!

No, I’m not quitting blogging but, I did quit smoking 30 years ago!  I never bother anyone who has the habit, because I know first hand, how difficult it is to quit smoking.  It took me three different tries to conquer the habit.  Back in the early 80’s there weren’t near the helpful options that there are today, to help you quit smoking.

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I tried the gum, but to me, I may as well have licked the ash tray.  I thought it was horrible! There were NO pills that I recall being on the market at the time. So, what worked for me was Lemon Heads hard candy.  I just wish there would have been e-cigs back then, I think it would have made the process much easier.

You may have noticed that, the use of electronic cigarettes has recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users worldwide. But, are they really a healthier and cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes?

The answer is,Yes!  Creators and product users claim you can enjoy a cheaper, healthier cigarette without the bad smells, second-hand smoke, or cancer causing chemicals, found in regular cigarettes.

In fact, a study by researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health in 2010, concluded that electronic cigarettes were safer than real cigarettes, and may aid smokers in breaking the habit of smoking.

“Electronic cigarettes were found to be “much safer” than traditional tobacco ones, and had a level of toxicity similar to existing nicotine replacements.” In the report, the level of carcinogens in electronic cigarettes, was found to be up to 1,000 times lower than regular cigarettes. The report also said, that electronic cigarettes may actually help people to stop smoking by simulating a tobacco cigarette.

Doctors have even suggested, that while utilizing the electronic cigarette, that there is virtually no risk of getting cancer.  These studies also show that the real harm in traditional cigarettes comes from the tobacco smoke, second hand smoke, and the hundreds of additional added chemicals found in each regular cigarette.

“The Electronic Cigarette gives you nicotine, but it doesn’t give you any of the other 4,000 chemicals from a cigarette that can cause cancer, among other problems..” – Dr. Travis Stork from “The Doctors”

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Join V2 Cigs in our Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 28th, 2012 we are slashing prices store wide.  Enjoy 20% OFF all V2 Cigs Starter Kits, Flavor Cartridges, Platinum E-Liquid, V2 Disposables, Accessories and Clearance items.  This is your day to enjoy the sun, relax and stock up on your favorite V2 Cigs goodies. The hard-working customer service team at V2Cigs, will be available Memorial Day, during regular business hours to assist in any questions you may have or help you place an order. V2 Customer Service can be reached via email, live chat, or just pick up the phone!

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V2cigs offers a non-tobacco product that only contains nicotine. The nicotine is delivered in the cartridges. They are available in full strength, light and non-nicotine. So, you can gradually decrease the nicotine levels, at your own pace, until it’s completely non-nicotine. Non-nicotine E-cigs, are much easier to quit than regular cigarettes, trust me, I know on that one.  Millions of smokers have already successfully quite smoking using Electronic Cigarettes. You can be next.

With the high cost of smoking traditional cigarettes, and the danger that cigarettes cause to your health, give yourself a “thumbs up” and give v2cigs a try, for your health.