Cold Weather Pet Hazards

1. Honk for safety's sake

When it's cold, cats love to sit under the engine or even under the hood of your warm vehicle's motor. Before turning on your ignition, look under your car, tap on the hood, or honk the horn to roust any sleeping kitties.

2. Put on a sweater

Dogs and cats are equipped with fur coats,but they vary in thickness and ability to keep them warm. Some animals may never develop an adequate winter coat and may require a winter sweater. Check your furry friend so they are not shivering! 

3. Be careful with chemicals

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.

Live Christmas Tree Tips

The perfect Christmas tree adds just the right touch to your holiday. Here are some tips to help you choose your tree and make it last through the holidays

1. The tree should have a strong, fresh pine smell and nice deep color.

2. Bend a small branch to see if snaps, if it does the tree is dry and you should pick another tree out with bendable branches.

3. You should let the tree settle for a couple of days before you bring it into the house. Make a small cut across the trunk of the tree on a diagonal to help the tree absorb water and dissolve the sap. Then put it in a bucket of warm water. If you add a half  a cup of sugar or an aspirin or two to the water it will help keep the tree fresh.

4. When you're ready to bring it inside, make a fresh cut straight across the trunk, and     drill a hole as far as you can into the trunk. Stuff the hole with some absorbent     material like old pieces of cotton to help pull water up and into the tree.

5. If you find yourself with a bunch of pine pitch on your hands during all of this,     rub them with some vegetable oil. The mess will come right off!

Holiday Shopping Dates to Remember

As November slips away, many of us are wondering, how will we manage the shopping? Crazy schedules, ridiculous gift requests, limited resources and time....  What's a holiday consumer to do? Speaking from experience, it is important to utilize every vantage point when trying to accomplish these seasonal tasks. 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!

Some Cold Weather Tips

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!

1. Dodge drafts! This is a simple fix, just place a Draft Snake in between your doors. They can be purchased, however it is just as easy to roll up a bath towel, secure it with rubber bands - voila, no more drafts!
2. Change Furnace Filters & schedule your heater for a tune-up to provide heater maximization.
3. Run Ceiling Fans on reverse to circulate the warm air more efficiently.
4. Winterize and Insulate your AC units, hot water heaters and water pipes.
5. Install a Programmable thermostat and remember to put on a sweater! The days of lounging in tee shirts are over - dress for the cold weather season!

"Did You Know?"

Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. offers handy "Did You Know?" tips every time we service a client? Here are a few for you to ponder!

• Vacuuming of baseboard heat fins allows for more efficient heating of your home and office.
• Wood furniture dries out when subjected to heat. This includes your indoor heater sources and the sun. Using lemon oil on your furniture can rejuvenate the wood.
• Icicles may look attractive hanging from your roof, but they're a sign of heat loss and pose a danger to those who walk under them! Have your attic/crawl space insulated to keep valuable heat inside your home and work place.

Watch for more "Did You Know?" tips on our Blog!

Less Stress this Holiday Season!

How many times during the holiday season do you feel like the missing piece in the puzzle? Probably more often than not. That's okay, you're not alone! Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. wants you to keep calm and try to do the following to stay in control this holiday season!  

1.) Plan holiday meal shopping lists early and take advantage of sale items to save a few dollars when you can.                     

2.) Shop early for gifts and use Gift Certificates when possible. Don't forget about Sparkle's Gift of Time holiday promotion to clean your space or provide Butler Services for your affair. Not mention our Gift Certificates make every recipient smile!

3.) Mail your packages, cards and buy stamps as soon as you can to avoid last minute long lines and the wasting of your valuable time.

4.) Plan a family and/or work place Act of Random Kindness week where everyone can experience a real sense of holiday giving by providing donations to your community through Toys for Tots and/or non-perishable food items. Sparkle is a collection site, Mon - Fri 7:30 to 4:30 until Dec. 12th!

5.) Enjoy your upcoming holidays with family, friends and colleagues! 

Sparkle Professional Cleaning: Holiday Toy & Food Drive

Sparkle Professional Cleaning: Holiday Toy & Food Drive

Holiday Toy & Food Drive

Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp., 206 Reetz Avenue, Hulmeville, PA has begun their annual Holiday Toy & Food Drive. Donations may be dropped off beginning today at our office, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. A simple Random Act of Kindness will Bless someone in need and you will feel Blessed in return! Donations will be accepted until December 12th. 

One of the Best 2013

It was much to our surprise and delight that our dedicated clients had voted for Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp. as "One of the Best of Bucks 2013" in the Specialized Services Category! We want to express our most sincere gratitude for such an honor! We will continue to be "One of the Best of Bucks" into 2014! We look forward to serving you with "...the touch that makes things SPARKLE!"

Professional Butler Services

Sparkle 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.

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! 215-757-4014