As clean as we think an office environment might be, smells do arise. These odors can be distracting, inspire images of disgust, and does not give a positive impression of a business to office workers, business partners, and clients. No one wants to bring in an important client to the office and have them be met by the foulest smell.

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Comforters and duvets are luxurious, ideal pieces for a home where staying warm at night is important. The additional comfort at night is a huge selling point, making comforters highly popular among Canadian households.

Depending on if it is a duvet, comforter, quilt, or blanket, they may be different methods to keeping them clean and washing them. We’ve done our best here to compile a list of quick, proven methods to wash a comforter or duvet in the home. Read what the experts have to say.

Down or synthetic fibers are commonly used in the manufacturing of a comforter or duvet. Many comforters are manufactured specifically to be used without a cover. Meanwhile, a duvet is largely an insert meant to be placed inside a cover, similar to a pillow to a pillow case. If it’s a duvet, washing the cover alongside sheets is recommended.

At times, prior to washing, you may want to consider freshening up the duvet and duvet cover. Some households will put the duvet or comforter into the dryer on low heat with dryer sheets to help add some freshness to it. If you do this, remember to stop the dryer roughly every ten minutes to redistribute the material. Repeat for approximately forty minutes and at the end of the cycle, you should have a fluffy, fresh duvet or comforter on your hands. Doing the same process on high heat also works though in this case, redistributing it every five to ten minutes instead is usually recommended.

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If this is your first time purchasing a cat or dog, adopting, or fostering, know that even the prettiest of furry creatures come with their own smells. Cats and dogs both present unique smell challenges, and other smells may persist with other types of pets. Before you make the commitment to settle in with a new pet, there are some things you may want to consider.

Caring for a cat or puppy is no small feat however it’s not necessarily a huge hassle – or at least, it doesn’t need to be. The first thing in taking care of a pet is picking up after it. For dogs, they may take some time to learn outside is where they are supposed to go to pee and poop. For a kitten, they do it in a litter box which, if not scooped regularly, can lead to smells. We recommend scooping the litter box, at first, once every few days. If there is a noticeable smell emanating from a kitten’s litter box, moving it to a different, less frequented room may work. There are also odor blocking cleaning products that can be used in the room to help. If there is an accident with your pet, it’s important to clean the carpet or floor immediately. Again, there are numerous pet cleaning supplies that work well at cleaning up after accidents such as this.

The room where the litter box or animal cage is located, it is recommended to spray on a regular basis. If this is not possible, there are alternative products that can be used to absorb odors that could permeate in the home. It also makes sense ot have some pet stain and odor remover on hand in case any bed sheets or clothes be urinated on. For any carpeted surfaces, which can stain easy, odor neutralizer and stain removal is important. Regarding any hallways leading out from the rooms where a litter box or cage may be, using a time-release spray can help keep things smelling fresh even when they might not be.

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Small businesses thrive based on the smaller decisions managers make to keep operations running efficiently. Choosing to hire a commercial cleaning company for your small business is a solid investment that will pay off in a more professional representation for your workspace and increased efficiencies. Prior to hiring a cleaning company and/or signing an agreement, there are some things to consider.

Credibility and reputation for cleaning companies count for a lot. There may be a few different commercial cleaning companies in your area. Don’t hesitate to visit their websites, read online reviews, and browse their social media pages. This will give insight into the company’s reputation in the community. A commercial cleaning company that is active in their local business community associations and that is responsive to questions or concerns expressed online is a strong selection. Also, asking for references from a commercial cleaning company is not unheard of and is something you might want to consider. This would give indication on quality assurance standards and any problems that may have come up in the past.

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