tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38515790993091540242024-02-19T03:29:06.660-05:00Sparkle Professional CleaningA Christian cleaning company based in Hulmeville, PA. Blogging about healthy living, tips for cleaning and best practices for maintaining a healthy working environment.Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-9438826127441238362016-12-13T13:59:00.000-05:002016-12-13T13:59:03.538-05:00The Gift that Keeps on Giving We here at Sparkle pride ourselves on our stability and our undying commitment to our customers. That's why giving a gift certificate from Sparkle is such a great idea! Sharing a local business with a friend/family member is the gift that keeps on giving, and every time they give us a call, they'll know it's all thanks to you! <b>(Sparkle: 215-757-4014)</b><br />
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0Hulmeville, PA, USA40.143165499999988 -74.91099959999996840.11888849999999 -74.951340099999967 40.167442499999986 -74.870659099999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-33494181625466237462016-12-12T14:05:00.000-05:002016-12-12T14:05:08.797-05:00Home for the Holidays The holidays are such a beautiful time of the year, and at Sparkle we think your home should match that beauty, and shine brighter than any tree ever could. Our cleaning service can be contacted at 215-757-4014, and our staff would be happy to help you with any holiday needs you might have around the home!<br />
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0Hulmeville, PA, USA40.143165499999988 -74.91099959999996840.11888849999999 -74.951340099999967 40.167442499999986 -74.870659099999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-58735901634892825292016-12-08T13:52:00.000-05:002016-12-08T13:52:00.165-05:00Family and the HolidaysGetting the home ready for the holidays can be a trying task on your own. Sparkle can help clean carpets, dust, clean the kitchen/living room, etc. so that your family can focus on all the things that they're thankful for, and we can focus on what we can do for you! (215-757-4014)<br />
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0Hulmeville, PA, USA40.143165499999988 -74.91099959999996840.11888849999999 -74.951340099999967 40.167442499999986 -74.870659099999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-2427426786015517472016-12-05T13:47:00.000-05:002016-12-05T13:47:08.356-05:00Holiday Party Season Is your friend having a party this holiday season? Are they super stressed out about it? Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. can help! We can be reached at 215-757-4014 for our professional butler service, where we'll assist in preparation, serve, and clean, so your friend can slow down, and breathe easy once again.<br />
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Pressed for time, and need that perfect gift? A gift certificate from Sparkle Professional Cleaning is just what you need! It's super thoughtful, and all you need to do is make a call. No mall crowds for you! (215-757-4014)<br />
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<br />Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-72626968634328947992016-11-21T13:00:00.000-05:002016-11-21T13:00:14.421-05:00What do you have to be thankful for? <b>What do you have to be thankful for? A clean home? A clear mind? None of the above? </b><br />
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<br />Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0Hulmeville, PA, USA40.143165499999988 -74.91099959999996840.11888849999999 -74.951340099999967 40.167442499999986 -74.870659099999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-50894824773893315212016-11-15T10:00:00.000-05:002016-11-15T10:00:04.973-05:00Happy Clean your Refrigerator Day!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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People are going to be in
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or is there a science project growing in there? No worries! We can remove the
science project, clean your carpets, upholstery, or your home simultaneously! The
money saved can be spent on gifts instead! Call today and take advantage of our
multi-service discounts! <b>(215-757-4014)</b></div>
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and imaginative hearts, and it’s safe and non-toxic, which means it’s perfect
for parents too. Unfortunately, playdoh has the nasty habit of getting stuck
where it shouldn’t. It ingrains itself into carpets under little feet, litters
the kitchen table, and, always, always drys out right when your toddler is in
melt down mode, and you thought it’d be your saving grace.</div>
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We here at Sparkle thought we'd do a little research for you, since tomorrow (9/16/16) is National Playdoh Day, and see what we could find out about this popular product that children love so much. We broke it down into two different scenarios, so no matter how playdoh comes up today, Sparkle has you covered! </div>
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According to an official release by Hasbro, "To
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and then loosen with a stiff brush. It may be necessary to vacuum clean or wash
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<b>Scenario: Playdoh all dried out? Tired of watching PAW Patrol for the hundredth time and have an hour you need to fill? No problem -- make
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It’s never too early to teach your child to be
sustainable and to make their global footprint a little smaller. <a href="https://zandersveganmama.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/homemade-play-dough/" target="_blank">Vegan Mamma</a> has a great recipe for Vegan Play Dough, which we're going to include here. If you'd like to see her blog, and other cool vegan recipes, definitely check her out!</div>
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So, there you have it! Playdoh is such an integral part of childhood, and we hope that these tips alleviate some of the natural stress that comes with raising children. Keep your head up guys -- we know that you're awesome parents, even if it doesn't always feel that way. We'll make it through, one day at a time!</div>
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a little snug, how about you? Let’s get our butts outside and start a walking
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<i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Spring Cleaning -- Your Checklist Matters!</span></i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> So
often we are rushed and overwhelmed by day to day tasks that we put things on
the back burner. I find that a master
checklist for my spring chores helps to keep me on task and allows me to
delegate to others for help. What works for you?</span>Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-46457786024250137582014-03-20T11:33:00.002-04:002014-03-20T11:33:34.355-04:00Road Hazard!<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
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<b><span style="text-indent: -24px;">Were you aware that March was named for the Roman God ‘Mars?’ Feel like you’re driving on Mars these days? Winter sure has taken its toll on our roads! Drive according to road conditions, not the speed limit. We just had a major repair to the company car. Be aware of those pot holes that swallow tires whole!</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></b>Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-1451468605159626962014-01-21T12:23:00.000-05:002014-01-21T12:23:46.534-05:00A Crappy Day<br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">January 27th: Thomas Crapper Day </strong></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;">Sounds like he invented the toilet right? Well, he is often incorrectly credited with inventing the toilet! Thomas Crapper was a plumber and the businessman who did, in fact, champion the modern wash closet and also invented the 'ballcock' — that floating ball in the body of your toilet. His apropos surname was just a coincidence; the word “crap” already existed in the English language at the time of his birth</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;">! <i>Brings a whole new meaning to having a "crappy day!" </i>And we all have them, just as we all have a porcelain throne!</span>Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-41447967573456772272013-12-04T12:22:00.003-05:002013-12-04T12:22:25.226-05:00Cold Weather Pet Hazards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cats and dogs like the sweet taste of antifreeze (ethylene glycol), so clean up spills promptly. "Even a teaspoon is potentially lethal," says R. J. Krapfl, DVM, an Omaha veterinarian and spokesperson for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Be sure to wash pet's paws after walking outside along sidewalks and roadways, as most winter salt is damaging to their paws.</div>
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-85382034003154975902013-12-03T15:21:00.000-05:002013-12-03T15:21:59.925-05:00Live Christmas Tree Tips<div>
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-22634993052890263612013-11-25T09:21:00.001-05:002013-11-25T09:21:34.803-05:00Holiday Shopping Dates to Remember<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OoWmqgFWRLv6J3jcvUvfieObd-8BGPoPu_IMbPloNW1r5sW-A7sHGePv4XN3IvrhV1jbme0cMpf9AebLz0rxYUmWpK5VC5rXzMMhhOmlJ5jJx5P-8BbeILGSM2rIWw35CeOQkDalA3U/s1600/festive_gifts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OoWmqgFWRLv6J3jcvUvfieObd-8BGPoPu_IMbPloNW1r5sW-A7sHGePv4XN3IvrhV1jbme0cMpf9AebLz0rxYUmWpK5VC5rXzMMhhOmlJ5jJx5P-8BbeILGSM2rIWw35CeOQkDalA3U/s320/festive_gifts.jpg" width="320" /></a>As November slips away, many of us are wondering,<i> how will we manage the shopping? </i>Crazy schedules, ridiculous gift requests, limited resources and time.... <i>What's a holiday consumer to do? </i>Speaking from experience, it is important to utilize every vantage point when trying to accomplish these seasonal tasks. <b>Take advantage of these established shopping dates: Black Friday, 11/29; Small Business Saturday, 11/30 and Cyber Monday, 12/2, to accomplish your tasks!</b>Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-74299245547686626942013-11-20T09:01:00.000-05:002013-11-20T09:01:31.493-05:00Some Cold Weather Tips<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3aG4KzyJaEeuamO9emuTR5r6xIA0wjlvTWTnUBaighHsBH4znIoHpwMEctz1k7r1pWTgZ4ZkLDm6KXnreZFf9mrpxMx3c_IdJNGF7HksFdw1cQ6B8L88W_QJaHb6iRGGjUPVkTVKnCU/s1600/housesideevening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3aG4KzyJaEeuamO9emuTR5r6xIA0wjlvTWTnUBaighHsBH4znIoHpwMEctz1k7r1pWTgZ4ZkLDm6KXnreZFf9mrpxMx3c_IdJNGF7HksFdw1cQ6B8L88W_QJaHb6iRGGjUPVkTVKnCU/s320/housesideevening.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a>With the temperatures dropping into the freezing range it is important to remember these Cold Weather Tips to save you some 'cold cash' this season!<br />
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<li><b>Change Furnace Filters </b>& schedule your heater for a tune-up to provide heater maximization.</li>
<li><b>Run Ceiling Fans</b> on reverse to circulate the warm air more efficiently.</li>
<li><b>Winterize and Insulate</b> your AC units, hot water heaters and water pipes.</li>
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-57362792249577314652013-11-18T10:48:00.003-05:002013-11-18T10:48:30.956-05:00"Did You Know?" <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrFWsiPcyIjFUddI14Tv1BW1k9DgPWE-dTQ0ky5OY7ChbuDJNma3opD4fnuAaF5hAvno8wVPItwH-N7Evd7ItGGdD_5uBz4FG38pZ3zx-aW_Uf3fzh0kOljFDLYqlEsTyW50Vm0MFunE/s1600/ahha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrFWsiPcyIjFUddI14Tv1BW1k9DgPWE-dTQ0ky5OY7ChbuDJNma3opD4fnuAaF5hAvno8wVPItwH-N7Evd7ItGGdD_5uBz4FG38pZ3zx-aW_Uf3fzh0kOljFDLYqlEsTyW50Vm0MFunE/s1600/ahha.jpg" /></a>Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. offers handy<b><i> "Did You Know?"</i></b> tips every time we service a client? Here are a few for you to ponder!<br />
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Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-12272214186713352502013-11-11T11:21:00.001-05:002013-11-11T11:21:54.091-05:00Sparkle Professional Cleaning: Holiday Toy & Food Drive<a href="http://sparkleproclean.blogspot.com/2013/11/holiday-toy-food-drive.html">Sparkle Professional Cleaning: Holiday Toy & Food Drive</a>Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-67772394272985914212013-11-11T09:57:00.000-05:002013-11-11T11:10:49.298-05:00Holiday Toy & Food Drive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp., </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">206 Reetz Avenue,<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Hulmeville, PA has begun their annual </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Holiday Toy & Food Drive</b>.</span> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations may be dropped off beginning today at our office, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. A simple</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><b>Random Act of Kindness</b></span><b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">will <i><u>Bless someone in need and you will feel Blessed in return</u>!</i> Donations will be accepted until December 12th. </span></span></h3>
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It was much to our surprise and delight that our dedicated clients had voted for Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. as <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>"One of the Best of Bucks 2013"</b></span> in the <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Specialized Services Category</b></span>! We want to express our most sincere gratitude for such an honor! We will continue to be <b><i>"One of the Best of Bucks" into 2014!</i></b> We look forward to serving you with <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>"...the touch that makes things SPARKLE!"</i></b></span>Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-82021688336720484642013-05-15T11:19:00.000-04:002013-05-15T11:19:49.912-04:00Professional Butler ServicesSparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. provided Butler Services at a recent event where nearly 500 attendees wined, dined, danced and mingled through an evening filled with fun and festivities! Successfully assisting the various caterers throughout the evening, Sparkle's professional Butlers cleared tables, replenished plates/napkins/utensils as needed, removed debris to outside locations, worked with bartenders retrieving ice and crating glasses, as well as enjoyed light conversation with guests while seeing to everyone's specific needs.<br />
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Our Butler Services are perfect for any occasion or event - large or small/corporate or private - let us make your next occasion memorable and stress free! Call to speak to our Event Specialist and reserve your date today! 215-757-4014Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-86335238455921469072012-04-04T11:40:00.002-04:002012-04-04T11:40:58.791-04:00Sparkle Professional Cleaning: Have You Thought About the Value of Cleaning?<a href="http://sparkleproclean.blogspot.com/2012/04/have-you-thought-about-value-of.html?spref=bl">Sparkle Professional Cleaning: Have You Thought About the Value of Cleaning?</a>: Many Companies recognize that cleaning is good for business. Clean facilities are extremely valuable and can be measured by these f...Sparkle Pro Cleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958236781487062770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851579099309154024.post-26093156830723981592012-04-04T11:40:00.000-04:002012-04-04T11:40:26.607-04:00Have You Thought About the Value of Cleaning?<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Clean facilities
are extremely valuable and can be measured by these five criteria: </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <i><u>Promote Health and Wellness</u>:</i> </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span>According to
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS), American businesses lose an average of 2.8 million workdays each year due to unplanned absences, such as
those caused by illnesses. These unscheduled
absences cost upwards of $74 billion, the BLS reported. This statistic shows the hypercritical state of organizations providing a healthy environment for
occupants and visitors to not only protect human health but to avoid costly absences.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">2. </span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Protect and Preserve Facility Assets</u>:</span></i><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span> Valuable building assets such as floors, carpets and other such surfaces
must be cleaned regularly and properly. Failure
to protect and preserve these surfaces through cleaning only leads to higher costs later when the building owners
or managers have to replace prematurely worn, damaged and soiled surfaces. Maintaining cleaning frequencies and using the right products and procedures extends
the life-cycle of building assets
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"> 3.</span><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u> Enhance the Image of the Organization</u>:</span> <b> </b></i>Dirty buildings do not sell well. Whether an organization’s customer is a
visitor of a hotel, a student selecting a university
or a tenant seeking an office, their decision to do business within the organization/building is affected by
its appearance. Clean buildings, including shiny
floors and high-quality fixtures and dispensers, help attract customers and enhance the organization’s reputation.</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">4. <i><u>Reduce Overall Risks</u></i>: </span>A quality cleaning program includes best
practices to protect occupants from
the risk of infectious disease and cross-contamination to the risk of slips and falls. A slip and
fall incident can occur as a result of not cleaning
or by simply using products incorrectly and can cost organizations $50,000 just in litigation costs. A
dirty building presents risk by allowing the spread
of major outbreaks such as methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA)
or H1N1 (swine flu). Organizations can help reduce risk and liabilities just by ensuring buildings are cleaned
properly and with the right frequency.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><u>5. Contribute to
Sustaina</u></i><i><u>bility</u></i>:</span> Clean facilities
contribute to an organization’s triple
bottom line – people, planet and profit – by protecting human health and reducing risk, preserving building assets
and operating more efficiently by reducing
unnecessary costs. Clean buildings provide more than just good looks; they bring organizations unbeatable
value through enhanced image and reputation,
healthy, happy building occupants and customers, fewer risks, reduced costs and increased sustainability</div>
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After reading this article you may realize that your organization’s
building cleanliness may be affecting your triple bottom line – people, planet
and profit! If that’s the case give Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. a shout
out! Bonded & Insured, serving residential and commercial clients for over
22 years, references available. Visit our website: <a href="http://www.sparkleproclean.com/">www.sparkleproclean.com</a> or call 215-757-4014 to schedule your next clean!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Copyright: April 2012 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management. Original </i><i>Article written by: Dave Frank, 30-year
industry veteran and president of the American Institute for Cleaning Sciences
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