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Junk removal services are thorough, but there are some other areas in your office that no matter how much cleaning is performed, they just remain an ideal location for harmful germs and bacteria.

Here are some places, according to Detroit junk removal experts, that you may want to be mindful of when you touch or come into contact with:

Sponges. If you have a communal kitchen area in your office, chances are you have a scrubbing sponge to wash your dishes off with; however, try bringing in your own sponge or going for a paper towel instead. Sponges can harbor thousands of germs, especially if you’re sharing it with the entire office and the longer it is used.

Restroom sinks. The Detroit junk removal service that cleans your office more than likely also cleans the bathroom. However, because the sink area is always moist, it is the perfect spot for germs to fester. Faucets are definitely a culprit when it comes to spreading germs, so make sure you use a paper towel to turn them off after you’ve washed your hands.

Keyboards. Janitors are not often assigned to clean individual keyboards, and since you’re probably not cleaning them either, they become a haven for bacteria. Constant sneezing, coughing, breathing and food crumbs will create a veritable germ cesspool. Try cleaning your keyboard off once a week with sanitizing wipes.

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As any smoker (or non-smoker) knows, cigarette smoke is one of the most stubborn odors to remove from a house. Especially to non-smokers, even the slightest hint of a lit cigarette can be overwhelming; but take a house or business where smoking takes place regularly and Detroit junk removal specialists say you are sure to have an area where the air almost seems thick because of the odor. Even if you’re a smoker, you probably don’t want your home to smell like a giant ashtray. But how can you get rid of the smell? Here are some tips offered by Detroit junk removal professionals!

Junk Removal Tip #1: Smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em…outside.

Making the decision to only smoke outside can be a tough transition, but Detroit junk removal experts say if you truly want a home or business that doesn’t even have the slightest hint of cigarettes, that’s the absolute best way to ensure you have a clean-smelling home. However, make sure not to smoke around open doors or windows, or else the smoke can waft into your home accidentally.

Junk Removal Tip #2: The Smoker’s Lounge

Many homeowners and business owners dedicate one area of their home or business where they can light up. Junk removal agents say designating one particular space not only saves the rest of your home from the long-standing wrath of cigarette smoke, but it also ensures that only those items in that particular room are affected, thus if you ever want to get rid of the smell, you have fewer items that may need professional cleaning or a Detroit junk removal crew to remove altogether to eliminate the smell.

Junk Removal Tip #3: Air Purifiers

Air purifiers are good to have in your home anyway, regardless of if you smoke or not, according to Detroit junk removal practitioners. However, air purifiers only work (unless you have a lot of money to invest in a very expensive unit) in the area they are located. With that said, it’s helpful to see the paragraph above and add an air purifier to that advice.

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The many wonders of vinegar

April 16, 2012

Junk removal specialists say vinegar is a common household item and there is likely to be a bottle lying around your home somewhere, even if you didn’t know it was there. Most people buy vinegar for one specific purpose but don’t need a whole lot of it, thus creating a huge amount of leftover vinegar [...]

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Junk Removal Tip: Appliance Expiration Dates

April 2, 2012

With tax season here, you may be wondering what to do with that fat refund check (assuming you’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have to owe!).  You may want to take advantage of having a chunk of change to put down on some new household items. Looking around your home, you may be [...]

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Comparing Junk Removal Services

March 19, 2012

Not every Detroit junk removal company is the same, but you will find that the needs of the customer are often easily able to be met. Depending on your Detroit junk removal needs, you may want to take some time to make sure you know what you need from your Detroit junk removal company before [...]

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Junk Removal Tip: Five Reasons to Get Rid of Junk

March 5, 2012

Eliminate clutter and unused items around your home. The biggest reason for junk removal services is to purge your home, garage or storage locker of stuff you don’t need, didn’t know you had and will never use again. So many of us hold onto items because we see value in them, even if those items [...]

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Occasions to Hire a Junk Removal Company

February 20, 2012

Junk removal companies can be a valuable service for many occasions when Detroit hauling or removing excess materials and belongings is just too big of a project to handle on your own. As much as you might like to think that you will be able to find enough people to help you during your project, [...]

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Junk Removal Tip: Summer Remodeling Project

February 6, 2012

Summertime is the best time of year to complete all the projects you need to do to make your home and landscape better. The weather, if not too hot or humid, is usually perfect for the long hours of work you will need to do to perfect your summer remodeling project. Before you even begin [...]

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Junk Removal FAQ’s

January 23, 2012

What items will Detroit junk removal companies take? Junk removal companies usually have a standard list of items they will take, including furniture, yard debris, old appliances, clothing, construction materials, etc. However, if you have materials that are hazardous, you need to check with the company to see if they will remove them. Regardless of [...]

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Junk Removal to the Rescue of Clutterbugs

January 9, 2012

Being a clutterbug is a common occurrence in America. We are consumers and we love to consume. That act of consummation leads to an excess of “stuff.” However, this excess of stuff is what keeps Detroit junk removal companies in business! Here are some ways to sift through the clutter and decide whether or not [...]

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