Proper Disposal of Fats, Oils, & Grease

11/28/2016 (Permalink)

Properly Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease

Properly disposing of fats, oils, and grease is important to avoid clogging sewers and having them back up into yards and streets. Be a good neighbor in your Cortland city and properly dispose of butters, sauces, dressings, and other oil based products that can clog sewers.

Problem

Pouring oils and grease down the drain cause sewer pipes to clog which leads to an overflow in neighborhoods and can run into nearby drinking water such as rivers and streams. These oils and grease back up in sewers creating globs that get stuck to the walls and cause the sewage backups that create health problems.  

Proper Disposal & Alternatives

• Pour oils and grease into covered containers and then throw away
• Throw food scraps in garbage
• Reuse most oils for cooking and baking
• Reuse bacon grease

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How to Make Your House Smell Like the Holidays

11/28/2016 (Permalink)

Greetings fellow readers

I am here to help your homes smell festive and delightful. I personally enjoy a more natural smelling house instead of store bought fragrances containing chemicals.

Listed below are different pot recipes to enhance the smell of your home naturally:

Fill a pot with water and simmer for all of these recipes.

Sparkling Winter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Christmas

• 3 sprigs evergreen or handful pine needles
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 bay leaves
• 2 pieces orange rind
• 2 lemons, sliced

Christmas Dream

• 2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
• 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cloves, whole or ground

Winter Fresh

• 1 cup dried lavender
• 1/4 cup dried bay leaves
• 1/2 cup dried eucalyptus leaves
• 1 1/2 cup dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup dried peppermint or spearmint

These recipes are great for removing unwanted odors in your Champion home. The recipes will keep the house smelling fresh for the holidays. 

Candle Wax Remover

11/14/2016 (Permalink)

During the fall season many of us enjoy lighting a pumpkin scented candle. While your intentions to spread a pleasant smell throughout your home was pure, the melted wax spilled to the floor. No worries! There are always solutions and restoration methods provided by SERVPRO of Southern Trumbull County. Follow the given instructions below to achieve effective results.

Candle Wax Carpet Remover

1. Fill a plastic bag with ice
2. Lay it on top of the wax stain
3. Let this sit for a couple of minutes
4. Scrape the wax off using a dull knife

• For remaining wax:
  • lay paper brown bag or cloth on residue
  • use a warm iron to slowly press down

This will absorb the remaining wax

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• Cortland
• Warren
• Newton Falls
• Girard
• McDonald
• Niles
• Hubbard
• Leavittsburg
• Champion
• Lordstown

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Turn Your Grill into Nonstick

11/14/2016 (Permalink)

During the summer holidays most people host outdoor events such as cookouts and parties which require a grill. The most unappealing part of grilling is cleaning the spots after. Occasions like the fourth of July and Labor Day will keep a host engaged throughout the event and are incapable of becoming occupied with cleaning when there are guest and multiple activities taking place. There is a solution to avoiding sticky spots of food residue and it requires an onion! The onion should be cut in half in order to rub the cut side on a heated grill grate. This method will turn your grill grate into a non-stick appliance and reduce the amount of cleaning after your grilling experience. The procedure is cost efficient and effective which will leave your grilling experience less time consuming.

When to Schedule Your Cleaning

11/14/2016 (Permalink)

There objects and appliances that need to be cleaned monthly for a fresh and hygienic atmosphere. Staying consistent with a cleaning schedule will prevent allergies and sickness that may occur from bacteria and germs. Appliances such as washers, ovens, and microwaves only have to be cleaned once a month unless extreme food spills take place. Cabinets should be cleaned because they collect dust and become visible after a month. There are certain items in your home that only have to be taken care of seasonally. This seasonal process can be done in the spring. This is the time to search through your cabinets and look for expired food to prevent molding from occurring. Comforter and duvets should also be washed along with windows, blinds, and curtains. Washing all of those items will create a fresh room that does not contain dust or germs.