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Declutter 101: How To Cut Clutter At home

1/22/2014

By Cynthia Ewer

Whether it's due to poor habits, a packrat spouse, or an advanced case of affluenza, too many home managers struggle under the burden of household clutter.

Clutter can clog the smooth workings of any home, imposing heavy costs on the household.

Each day, time is lost searching for missing keys, phones or permission slips. A cluttered desk plays Hide The Credit Card Statement, yielding up the bill only after late fees are invoked. Belongings lost to clutter must be replaced, with the original surfacing just as soon as the replacement enters the house. Gotcha!

Time to declutter! But when you're peering over piles, mounds and stacks of stuff, it's hard to know where to begin and what to do.

Our complete guide to cutting clutter at home is here to show you where to start, share basic methods to cut clutter, and outline tips to keep clutter from coming back.

Ready? Let's cut the clutter in your organized home!

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The "Never Ending" Dryer Sheets

1/21/2014

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HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED:

1 Container with airtight lid
4-8 cheap sponges cut in half (Can get 4 pack for $1.00 at dollar store)
2 cups of your favorite fabric softener
4 cups water

METHOD:
Mix water and fabric softener inside the a plastic container. Add cut sponges to soak in the mixture. When ready to use, squeeze excess liquid from 1 sponge and throw it into the dryer with your wet clothes. Start the dryer cycle. When finished, place the now dry sponge back into the container of liquid & repeat for next time. Clothes smell awesome, are so soft and there is no static just like the expensive throw away dryer sheets.

Courtesy of: http://jessicagilliard.blogspot.com/

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Do You Want to Repurpose?

1/16/2014

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By: Pharice Brown

You want to get in on the fun of repurposing, but you don't really have an idea in mind. We hope our list will get your juices flowing.

What exactly is repurposing? Repurposing is to use something for a purpose other than what it was originally intended. Think of it as recycling. An item can be modifying to fit a new use, or by using the item in a new way. This method is not limited to physical items only, and is a frequent practice for marketing material and content is repurposed all the time.

Below is a list of random items that we thought could be repurposed. How many of these items have you seen? Just think of the interesting and creative creation.

Desks
Chest-of-Drawers
Glass Bottles
Old Rubber Boots
Wooden Bucket
Drinking Glass
Flowers
Soda Bottle Plastic (Link to post on FB)
Clothes
Chair
Mini Toy Ships
Cotton Balls
Toilet Bowl
Unwrapped Peppermint Candy
Wood Chips

Our list needs your help. Can you think of other random items that can be repurposed? Do you have a repurpose project photo? Share it with us! We would love to feature you.

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This holiday season give the gift of a healthier home.

1st Green Clean prides itself as a premier leader in residential home management services. 1st Green Clean is a luxury service provider we accept a limited number of appointments, we have an exclusive and limited clientele. When you invest in a home, you want a service provider that invests time in managing your home service needs, comprehensive consultation, and the security of reliable service.

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Your Car Needs Love Too

1/14/2014

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By Charlie Kidwell, FreeState Auto & Truck

If you're a vehicle owner, you probably want what everyone else does. You want your car to look good, be reliable, and get you from one place to another without having to worry about plunking down your hard earned cash for a car repair bill.

So, how do you prevent this? Through proper maintenance and planning. Without this, you might as well expect to be spending your spare time sitting in our waiting room.

Now that winter is upon us, let's take a look at some winter car care tips that might just help you in avoiding the above scenario.

- Make sure that you have lots of windshield wiper fluid. The roads get salted to prevent ice and snow build up, so you'll be driving through lots of water and slush. It'll end up on your windshield and the only way you'll be able to see is by using the wipers and the fluid to clean off the windshield. Bad visibility can lead to accidents.

- Try and keep your fuel tank filled with as much gas as possible. A tank with excessive air in it coupled with decreasing / cold temperatures means an increase in condensation. And in the winter, this can mean a freezing fuel line and engine problems later on.

- When parked, and expecting excessive snowfall or ice, tilt your windshield wipers up. If you don't do this, you risk the rubber of the wiper freezing onto the glass surface, rendering it inoperable when needed. If you're not careful and just pull the wiper to free it, you'll very likely tear the rubber right off the wiper arm.

- Check your battery. Ensure that your battery is charged up at the proper levels to decrease any chances of it dying in the cold. If you suspect any issues, consider replacing it altogether.

Remember, no matter what season it is, it's always a good idea to keep up with your car's scheduled maintenance tune ups. It'll keep your vehicle running smoothly, and help you to avoid those pesky car repair bills.
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This holiday season give the gift of a healthier home.

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Is Your Home Terminal?

1/4/2014

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By: Pharice Brown

Noticeable Swelling (closets, drawers, paper – you open it and stuff falls out)
Sore Shins That Never Heal (damaged repeatedly by falling over junk)
Revoked parking (curbside parking because the garage is too full of stuff)
Aching Tenderness (need to take care of random shiny objects and multiple sets)
Hoarseness with Nagging Cough (all the talking about and yelling at the children to pick up their stuff)
Unusual Discharge (falling items from shelves, drawers, closets, rooms or garage)

These conditions are serious, but not terminal. Log on to www.1greenclean.com and learn more about the treatments available for your condition or grab your phone and call 1st Green Clean the leader in home management services and let us get you the treatment you need.

~ Here's to clutter free and organized 2014.   Happy New Year!

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1st Green Clean - A Leader in Home Management Services
This holiday season give the gift of a healthier home.

1st Green Clean prides itself as a premier leader in residential home management services. 1st Green Clean is a luxury service provider we accept a limited number of appointments, we have an exclusive and limited clientele. When you invest in a home, you want a service provider that invests time in managing your home service needs, comprehensive consultation, and the security of reliable service.

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How Do You Know What Crap is Junk?

1/3/2014

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By: Pharice Brown

When you begin ask, “Is this clutter or not?” Don’t let the size of the project deft you mentally. You can do this without cold feet, emotional ties or guilt. Be ruthless! Be strong! Not really but there will be beloved and cherished items that will bring you warm and fussy feelings. We will talk about these items later, but they should still be scrutinized under these same procedures.

Get rid of it if:

□         It is broken and repairs would cost more than the value of the item

□        You just found it – forgot or never even knew you had it

□         You have more than one or two

□         You hate it or could never see yourself using it

□         You or who the item was purchased for has outgrown it

□         If you have to clean it to store it, but you don’t get much/any use out of it

If you have checked one or more of these boxes, truthfully, it is probably junk. Relieve your stress and others – pitch it! It is taking up needed space and robbing you of a peace of mind.

Keep it if:

□        It helps you make you make a living

□        The item is still in shape to be used and can be donated or repurposed

□        Has sentimental value and you could not bear to part with it

□        Has significant cash value

□         Does something you need done

If you can at least check one of these boxes for an item – comfortably, then it may not be junk and you should keep it. Enjoy it and feel good about making a place for it.

~ Here's to clutter free and organized 2014.   Happy New Year!

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1st Green Clean - A Leader in Home Management Services
This holiday season give the gift of a healthier home.

1st Green Clean prides itself as a premier leader in residential home management services. 1st Green Clean is a luxury service provider we accept a limited number of appointments, we have an exclusive and limited clientele. When you invest in a home, you want a service provider that invests time in managing your home service needs, comprehensive consultation, and the security of reliable service.

P.S. Hurry! Our services are exclusive and strictly limited. Don’t miss out!

Call now! 866-905-9002 ext. 104

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“Am I a Junkie?" – 5 Simple questions to get to the bottom of the matter

1/2/2014

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By: Pharice Brown

So it is 2014 and you manage to make into the new year without cleaning and organizing your home, office, garage, or closet. Do not think you have gotten away with anything, you will have to face this mess sooner or later.

For the month of January 1st Green Clean is going to take you step-by-step and get you organized to start your new year off right. Each day we will post tips and how-to articles to get you moving in the right direction of managing and eliminate the clutter. As always if your tips and tricks send them to us to be a possible featured blogger.

Ask yourself, "Am I junkie?" Can you relate to any of the following?

When throwing out our donating items you happen to find, you didn’t even know you had, gives you strong heart palpitations?
Do you notice company will come over to visit, but never stay long?
When you return home and the site of things everywhere take your breath away?
As you open the bathroom cabinet what you see after everything has fallen out?
Is there a collection of random items you think are going to worth money “one day”?

If you answer yes to even one of those questions join us for the month of January to get in all on information that can help set you free from clutter.

~ Here's to clutter free and organized 2014. Happy New Year!

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1st Green Clean - A Leader in Home Management Services
This holiday season give the gift of a healthier home.

1st Green Clean prides itself as a premier leader in residential home management services. 1st Green Clean is a luxury service provider we accept a limited number of appointments, we have an exclusive and limited clientele. When you invest in a home, you want a service provider that invests time in managing your home service needs, comprehensive consultation, and the security of reliable service.

P.S. Hurry! Our services are exclusive and strictly limited. Don’t miss out!

Call now! 866-905-9002 ext. 104

How may we service you?: http://www.1greenclean.com/our-services.html

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Declutter 101: How To Cut Clutter At home

The "Never Ending" Dryer Sheets

Do You Want to Repurpose?

Your Car Needs Love Too

Is Your Home Terminal?

How Do You Know What Crap is Junk?

“Am I a Junkie?" – 5 Simple questions to get to the bottom of the matter

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