You’re just not putting them in the right place! Next to your file cabinet may make you feel a little more secure but by the time that mouse has found your bait or trap they have already contaminated a lot of areas within your office.

Most rodents are entering your building from the warehouse, loading dock, storage area or manufacturing area. This is where there are more points of access. This is also where you need to focus on trapping or poisoning them before they make it all the way to the front office to get to the receptionist candy dish.

A couple of tips to reduce these vermin is in the area of prevention.

1. Had a birthday party? Don’t leave the cake out, especially uncovered, put it in the refrigerator or have someone take it home.

2. All those boxes of cookies, crackers, bags of candy and other goodies stored under the desks? Not a good idea, it’s a junk food buffet for these critters and what they don’t get now, the ants will find in another month.

3. Break areas, coffee stations and cafeterias–don’t leave food out overnight, close up the donuts and put away the bagels, besides eating that stuff after it’s been out, uncovered all night, isn’t healthy for you either!

We clean all of these surfaces nightly and take out the trash as well but we won’t throw away food that isn’t marked ‘TRASH’.

For some of our customers that are only serviced sporadically, ( anything less than 5x a week is sporadic) we clean these areas on each service call but you will need to keep watchful eye on the food invitations left out on the nights we aren’t scheduled.

Remember that mouse droppings can carry the Hanta Virus which has been proven deadly to humans. If you see mouse droppings or other signs of vermin post a note on our communication portal and we will address it immediately on the next service call. We are trained in hazardous material handling and infectious disease prevention.

I can’t wait for spring and warm weather and I know most of you can’t too!

Source: http://wwwlk-clean.blogspot.com/

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How to Hang a Picture – Perfect Pointers

By Scotty

How to hang a picture may not seem like a difficult question until you actually get started.  There’s more to displaying the picture in an appealing way than just putting a nail in the wall and placing the picture on the wall.

Actually, one of the first things I learned when I started hanging our family portraits throughout our home was just how tricky the process is, especially without a second person to give you a hand.  Here are some strategies that should show you how to hang a picture properly.

How to Hang a Picture:  Getting the Proper Tools

Before you start trying to learn how to hand a picture properly, you need to gather the correct tools.  First, you need to decide the weight of the object you want to hang on the wall.  Most pictures are light enough that an ordinary nail will be sufficient for hanging, but a better choice is a wall hook.  These hooks are created to hold different weights of items so you’ll need to choose the right hook for the weight of your photo.  If you are trying to hang a portrait in a very heavy frame, then consider purchasing wood screws instead.  Obviously, you’ll need either a hammer or a screwdriver depending on the hanging method you choose.

Additionally, you’re going to need a good level.  Spend a little extra to get the models which offer the most useful features.  Remember you can get reusing that level for a long time so it’s worth the investment.  You’ll also need a stud finder, a tape measure, and a pencil.

How to Hang a Picture Properly – The Process

Once you’ve gathered all of your equipment you’ll need to decide where to hang the picture.  Having a second person around can come in handy at this stage because you can experiment with holding the picture against the wall until you find the best spot.  Remember to hang pictures at different heights depending on the furniture and other wall hangings.

After you select a spot, you’ll need to find the center mark.  If you want to center the picture over a piece of furniture, then measure the width of the furniture piece.  Otherwise, measure the width of the wall.  Mark the center with the pencil.  Now you’ll want to find the center mark on the picture you’ll be hanging.

Make sure to install the picture fastener you’ve chosen.  If you’re using wood screws, you’ll have to use the stud finder because those screws should be placed directly into the wall stud for extra strength.  You’ll want to avoid the studs if you’re using nails or hooks.

You can then hang the picture on the fastener.  Use the level to hang the picture correctly.

After you know how to hang a picture properly, you can experiment with placing pictures at different heights and in different positions relative to the furniture in your home.  Experimenting can help you create a unique feel to your photos.  For example, I’ve hung some of our children’s pictures in a stair step formation instead of in a vertical or horizontal row.  The different form makes the photo more visually interesting.

Source: http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/everyday-handyman/d76a81a3e40e3ccfd1e9bac7fa25b167

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By Thomas Ferraioli, Jr., eHow Contributing Writer

VCT, vinyl composition tile, is found everywhere from supermarkets to factories to hospitals to residential kitchen floors. When polished to a high shine, few floor coverings can compare to the clean, fresh look of a VCT floor.
Since VCT is covered with wax or floor finish, maintaining the floor is more about preserving the brilliance of the wax coat. For this, a buffing machine, mops and above all, a routine schedule are needed.