Happy 4th of July everyone!  As we celebrate our country's independence and FREEDOM, remember that freedom isn't free at all; men and women have paid a huge price for this freedom we so cherish.  One of the greatest freedoms we enjoy in America is the freedom to worship the true and living God as we please.  A privilege much of the rest of the world doesn't have to the exent we do.  Here is my FAVORITE,  rendition of the National Anthem.  THEN, listen to the NEXT song as well.  My favorite song about God's Grace (something that is also FREE, but came at a HUGE price as well).  I hope you will listen to both songs, and be moved as I always am, when I hear them:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/sandi-patty/tracks/national-anthem–23039163

We support the Heroes of Denton County:  Military, Police, and Firefighters everywhere keeping citizens safe

Okay, this is just ONE more reason why no one should risk their home to any cleaner that is not a bonafide, trained and screened employee of a professional maid service.  Even the very rich sometimes think they can "save money" by hiring independent housekeepers.  The risk is not worth it and the savings is miniscule!  This false economy, (hiring private housekeepers) is why so many politians forfiet their opportunitiy, and why the IRS levies taxes against unsuspecting homeowners who thought they'd hired an "independent contractor" to clean.  The IRS rarely agrees with that status and will go after back taxes when the maid files for social security benefits and there is none!

Read about Paula Deen's theiving maid here…….

This will make you smile, sent to me by my friend, Brad Avery:

This will make you smile — Coca-Cola "Happiness Machine" http://youtu.be/lqT_dPApj9U

Enoy!

May 9-15, 2010 is National Police Officers Week

Many of you know my husband Steve is a retired police officer (City of Plano).  In honor of National Police Week we are giving away five FREE cleanings to local police officers again this year.   The $150 maid service gift card is our "thank you" to local law enforcement who courageously serve to keep our streets safe.

Police officers or their family members or a friend can stop by and pick up a gift card while they last.  We have five FREE cleanings available so please call to insure we have some left before stopping in.  Once we run out, anyone can purchase a $150 Maid Service gift card for any police officer for half price ($75) during the entire month of May.  (We make nothing off of a 1/2 price cleaning as this is below our labor costs.)  Pick up at:  211 S. Stemmons, Ste C, Lewisville, 75067 (SW corner of I-35 & Main, behind the Shell gas station)

Your Price: $75 
I'll Match:  $75                       

 

We'll give the entire $150 Maid Service Gift Card to a local Police Officer

(we make no profit off this offer)

972-219-0400

 

(If you'd rather request your officer's gift card by email, please hit reply and make your request and we'll mail it.  First come, first served, please.) 

 

Sincerely,

Debbie & Steve Sardone

What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ?

 Before  you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40  is? 
Don't lie and don't cheat. 
WD-40.  Who knew; I  had a neighbor who bought a new pickup.  I got up very early one  Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the  sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).  I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.  He was very upset and was  trying to figure out what to do…. probably nothing until Monday morning,  since nothing was open.
Another neighbor came out and told him to  get his WD-40 and clean it off.  It removed the unwanted paint  beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.   I'm impressed! 
WD-40  who knew?  'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile  parts.  WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.  Its name comes from the project that  was to find a 'water displacement' compound..  They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.  The Convair Company  bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that  would hurt you… 
When you read the 'shower door' part, try  it.  It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.  If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.  It's a miracle!  Then try it on your stove top …  Viola!   It's now shinier than it's ever been.  You'll be amazed.  
 
                      WD-40  uses:
  1.   Protects silver from tarnishing. 
  2.   Removes road tar and grime from cars. 
  3.   Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 
  4.   Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them  slippery. 
  5..   Keeps flies off cows. 
  6.   Restores and cleans chalkboards. 
  7.   Removes lipstick stains. 
  8.   Loosens stubborn zippers. 
  9.   Untangles jewelry chains. 
  10.   Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 
  11.   Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 
  12.   Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from  oxidizing. 
  13.   Removes tomato stains from clothing. 
  14.   Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 
  15.   Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble  floors. 
  16.   Keeps scissors working smoothly.
  17.   Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in  homes. 
  18.   It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!  Use WD-40 for  those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring.  It doesn't seem to  harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get  them off.  Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of  marks. 
  19.   Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!    Use WD-40! 
  20.   Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast  slide. 
  21.   Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding  mowers… 
  22.   Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky  noises.. 
  23.   Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to  open.. 
  24.   Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and  close. 
  25.   Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as  vinyl bumpers. 
  26.   Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 
  27.   Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans 
  28.   Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy  handling. 
  29.   Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running  smoothly. 
  30.   Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other  tools. 
  31.   Removes splattered grease on stove. 
  32.   Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 
  33.   Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 
  34.   Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the  smell). 
  35.   Removes all traces of duct tape. 
  36.   Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis  pain.
  37.   Florida�s favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and  bumpers.' 
  38.   The favorite use in the state of  New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of  Liberty from the elements. 
  39.   WD-40 attracts fish.  Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.  Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.  Keep in mind though, using  some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 
  40.   Use it for fire ant bites.  It takes the sting away immediately and  stops the itch. 
  41.   WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls.  Spray on the mark and  wipe with a clean rag. 
  42.   Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried  a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick  spots with WD-40 and rewash.  Presto!  The lipstick is  gone! 
  43.   If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the  moisture and allow the car to start. 

  P.S.  The basic ingredient is FISH  OIL. 
 

I found this microwave cleaning tip very helpful from the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb.  Pay close attention to her tip about cleaning the microwave with a non toxic approach:

Our Customer Relations Director, Pam King, sent this to me recently, as a follow up from a 2 1/2 hour meeting we had about service.  Her vision of service,  serving others, and being a company that is not only GOOD but GREAT,  is exactly what we want!   We are thrilled to have Pam King on our team: