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Safety Tip #2: 7 Tips Before Using Your Pressure Washer

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Always have a complete understanding of the task at hand and be completely familiar with the tools you will be using. For this article, I am going to take a look at the pressure washer and give you tips before tackling the cleaning of your home’s exterior. Do not be one of the thousands of individuals each year that underestimate the …

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5 Smart Tips For Your First Home Cleaning Visit

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Now that you have done your homework and settled on the best professional cleaning company for all those chores around your home, there are things you will need to consider in order to get the most out of your investment. This can include anything from the right timing to any special requests you may need to communicate before the work …

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Safety Tip #1: How to Safely Use a Ladder

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Safety first! Sound familiar? This is something we are repeatedly saying to our children, but it is imperative that we keep this in mind when working around the home with the help of a ladder. Ladders have been around a long time, and are common to almost every home and workplace. This, and their simplicity, gives the false impression that …

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Top 11 Things You Should Know Before Choosing Your Family’s Home Care Specialist

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I think it’s safe to say that when it comes to hiring someone to look after the cleaning of your most prized possession, your home, it is imperative that you do your homework! Here are the top 11 things you should consider before choosing a professional contractor to clean your gutters, wash your windows and paint your home. Do not underestimate …

Home Maintenance Safety Tips: Introduction

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Just the other week I was at my son’s apartment here in Vancouver along with my daughter and her family who were visiting from Alberta. My son had prepared breakfast and after everything was cleaned up, we decided that the window which had been propped up to provide some air flow, could now be closed. My son lives in an …

Umbrella Property Services - May 2014 Newsletter

April Newsletter

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Check out our latest newsletter featuring Release The Hounds, tips on improving your running, an amazing soup recipe and so much more. Click here–> UPS.Newsletter.14.04 With love, Your customer care whizz PS. No mention of window cleaning, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning in our newsletters.  Just fun!

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Top Reasons to Clean Gutters Properly

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Clogged gutters in British Columbia’s wet climate can wreak havoc on your home, not to mention your pocketbook! Are you among the many people who neglect cleaning their gutters properly for several years at a time? It might even seem that this is without any consequence to you. However, this neglect will come back to bite you. You may ask, …

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5 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Window Cleaner

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Why you Should Hire a Professional Window Cleaner Everyone appreciates clean windows for enhancing the aesthetics of a home. While many people may think that window cleaning is a simple task, it requires a great deal of expertise and skill to ensure that the job is done properly.  Dirty, streaky windows can make even the most well-kept property appear dingy …

Umbrella Property Services - May 2014 Newsletter

Umbrella Property Services Newsletter Issue #2

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We realize we forgot to post our February newsletter! Oops. For a fun read check it out. UPS.Newsletter.14.02 No window cleaning, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning talk.  Pinky swear!

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How to Clean Your Interior Windows by Hand

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Window washing is one of those jobs that takes time and devotion. By choosing the right tools and techniques, the task can go much more quickly and produce better results. Gather all of your tools and supplies before you begin. You will need a sponge, bucket, chamois or dry rag and a squeegee. Put a little detergent in a bucket …