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Carpet Cleaning Monmouth County NJ

Carpet Cleaning Monmouth County Nj 

All Natural Carpet Cleaning

It seems that everybody is talking about “going green” these days — green energy, green household products, and green office supplies. To my company, green isn’t something new. I’ve been using all natural cleaning products for 22 years because it’s the best method of carpet cleaning for homes with pets and children. The chemicals I use in my clients’ homes are the same ones I use in my own.

If you have kids and pets, then you know that accidents will happen. That’s why we don’t just do carpet cleaning. We also do mattress cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and area rug cleaning. Our organic cleaning methods not only eliminate daily household grime and stains. They remove dust mites, one of the most common sources of allergens in the home.

It’s not only our organic products that do the work. We use only soft water during the cleaning process. Why would we want to tell you about that? Because it’s been proven that soft water prolongs the life of fibers by up to 15 percent. That’s something to think about when you have someone cleaning that beautiful and expensive Persian rug in your living room.

Soft water doesn’t have the mineral content of hard water, either. Because the soft water we use doesn’t have calcium and magnesium in it, it actually gets your carpets and upholstery cleaner. We also use the hottest water possible, which eliminates more bacteria and leaves your carpets nice and fluffy clean. Because we use all natural products and soft water, your carpets and upholstery get cleaner than they would by using the usual methods. That gives you peace of mind when you have babies crawling on your floors, doesn’t it?

The methods we use also remove more water from your carpeting than do others. This means you can walk on your carpeting sooner. There’s an added advantage to this, too. Less drying time means there’s less chance for mold spores to flourish. If anyone in your household has a problem with mold, this is a big consideration for their comfort and well-being.

The quality of indoor air is so important. Eliminating dust, dust mites, molds, and bacteria without adding toxic cleaning chemicals is just the right thing to do. We care about our customers and that’s why these things are important to us, too.

Our company doesn’t just say we rely on healthy and environmentally safe cleaning products and methods. We also stand behind our work with a 100% money-back guarantee. Not many home-furnishings cleaning companies will do that. We do it because we’re sold on the quality of our own work. Remember, I mentioned I use these same products and methods in my own home, and I wouldn’t use them around my own family if I didn’t believe in their quality and safety.

While we think our all natural cleaning methods and results stand on their own, we offer some other benefits the other companies don’t. We move your furniture for you, placing it on furniture risers until the carpet underneath is dry. It may not be exactly where you had it, but even you might have a problem finding where it used to sit. That crushed-down pile and five-year-old coffee stain aren’t there anymore, so you can’t use them as landmarks.

Just like everyone is talking about being green, everyone is always busy these days. For your convenience, we give you a particular time that we’re going to show up so you don’t waste half the day waiting for us. We’ll be at your door within five minutes of the appointment. If we’re running late, we’ll call and let you know.

If healthy indoor air, organic cleaning, all natural products, a job well done, and courtesy appeal to you, then you really should give me a call to book a free carpet audit. for Carpet Cleaning Monmouth County NJ please call 1–800–CLEAN-MY CARPETS OR 1–800–253–2669

Phone Card Purchasing Guide

The phone card market is confusing to most consumers because phone card carriers have been creative in devising hidden fees and other tricks so they can advertise extremely low rates and still make money. In most cases, because of hidden charges, callers end up paying more than they expect when placing calls. We have listed the common hidden fees below and have provided some tips so phone card shoppers can at least make an informed purchase and have a basic understanding of the market.

To avoid many common consumer mistakes, we suggest purchasing phone cards from websites where all of the fees are fully disclosed in an easy to read format and customers rate phone cards. There are websites that provide simple to use tools so users can compare phone cards in a simple to understand format. Websites like smartglobalcall.net display customer ratings for all of the phone cards they sell.

1. Check the rate (usually cents/min) to the destination you want to call. Remember that the rates listed or advertised are normally to house phones (landlines). Calls made to cell phones often have higher rates. Also, the advertised rates typically do not include phone card fees or taxes that can significantly increase the cost of a call.

2. Look for added fees, taxes and hidden costs. These should be listed in an easy to read format but can also be buried in the fine print. Remember you will likely pay more than the advertised rate when using a phone card so the trick is to minimize the added fees. Added fees will be called things like connection fee, disconnection fee, taxes, maintenance fee, pay phone fee and long call fee. These fees will vary between calling cards. Some phone cards will have all or most of these added fees and others will not have any of them.

3. Phone cards will also have different rounding or billing increments. These are often in one, three or 6-minute increments. The billing increment can have a significant impact on the calling cost depending on how the calling card is used. A calling card with a one-minute billing increment will charge a customer 4 minutes for a 3.5 minute call while a calling card with a 3 minute billing increment will charge a customer 6 minutes for the same call. The cost of a call is rounded up to the next billing increment so; in general, a card with a lower billing increment has a lower cost.

4. Phone card fees are typically minimized if calling cards are purchased in smaller denominations and used for one call or over a short period-of-time. In general, phone card fees do not start until it is used the first time. Many companies offer calling cards in denominations of $5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. We recommend trying a small denomination card ($5 to $10) before making a large purchase. In most cases, it is generally better to buy several small denomination cards than to purchase one with a big denomination.

5. The call quality of a phone card depends on the international carrier used and is not always equal between vendors to a given location. There are many international telecom carriers and call quality will vary between carriers. There are generally three levels of call quality (referred to as Tier 1, 2 and 3) with regard to telecom carriers. Tier 1 carriers offer the best quality but they also charge the highest rates. Therefore, in general, calling cards with the lowest advertised rates also tend to have the lowest call quality because they use lower Tier carriers.

6. Check for local access number availability. Many cheap calling cards have low per minute rates but have few local access numbers and charge 1 or 2 cents per minute extra for using a toll free access number.

7. All phone cards carry an FCC imposed fee for using a pay phone in the USA. However, the rate will vary between phone cards (it ranges from around $0.49 to $1) so check this rate if you plan to use a pay phone.

8. Phone cards typically have an expiration date so be sure and use the card before it expires.

9. Purchase phone cards from a vendor that has 24/7 customer service. If nothing else, you may have a question or need some advice.

10. Look for added features. Many phone cards have a full range of useful features that some users may value while others may not. For example, the AT&T phone card has very high call quality (also high rates) but almost no features. Others have features like PIN free dialing, call history, speed dial and automatic recharge, which make the cards easier and more convenient to use.

So, how should a consumer use this information? There are a few things to consider. First, try to compare phone cards on the same basis. When phone card rates are adjusted for hidden fees, taxes and other billing tricks, many calling cards with very cheap advertised rates actually cost as much or more to use than a moderately priced card with higher call quality. Remember, a calling card that cannot be used nor has extremely poor quality is worthless to the user. Any money spent on a purchase is simply lost.

Another option is to use a prepaid calling plan like Tel3Advantage. It is loaded with features like on-line call history, PIN free dialing and speed dial. It is also one of the most popular calling plans in North America. It can be used to make cheap long distance calls from any kind of phone in Canada or the USA.

Breeding Your Mare

As we get closer to the end of the year, many mare owners are asking themselves if they should breed their mare next year. In today’s economy and over-breeding situation horse owners need to make sure they are making the right decisions.

Pedigree

Any mare being bred should prove her worth. Just because she has one or two nice horses in her pedigree is not a reason for her to be bred. Yes there are stories of an unknown mare and stallion creating a spectacular foal but for every one of those there are thousands of mediocre ones.

Genetic Testing

If your mare is a stock horse, have you had her tested for all of the genetic diseases. All mares should be tested/cleared for known Quarter Horse genetic defects such as HERDA, PSSM, HYPP and OWLS. When deciding on a stallion, ask for copies of their tests as well. If the stallion owner does not have results make sure that you add that to the equation – would you be fine with an N/H baby? Or a lethal white?

Physical Health

Make sure that your mare has been thoroughly checked by your vet. Make sure that you have a uterine culture so any infections can be taken care of prior to breeding.

Expenses

Breeding a horse is expensive. Stud fees range from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars. Beyond a stud fee there are collection fees, chute fees, ultra sound charges and vet farm calls. If using shipped semen don’t forget to add in shipping costs. Assume that each cycle will cost you $250-500 over and above the actual stud fee.

Veterinarian costs

Expect your vet costs to increase dramatically from your regular costs. The vet will need to examine your mare regularly. Ultrasounds will need to be done to make sure your mare is not carrying twins. There are also extra inoculations your mare will need while in foal. Assume that your extra veterinarian costs will be a minimum of a few hundred dollars.

Effort

Foals are very cute but they take lots of time. Halter training, handling, and all the other necessities need to be done on a regular basis. Once your foal has grown the cost of training needs to be added to your expenses.

Adding it all up

After going through the list of costs take a good hard look at the numbers and ask yourself = can I buy EXACTLY what I want for less than the cost of breeding it. If the answer is yes the please consider doing just that. Each year dozens of mediocre foals are born and many of them end up in low end auctions headed to the Canadian and Mexican border to be slaughtered.

Maximize Your Horse Show Dollar

In today’s economy it is imperative that you show smart. Many people are trying to decide how to continue to show with a smaller budget.

The first thing to do is determine if you want to be a weekend warrior or point to a few prestigious shows. Make a decision and stick to it. The other determining factor is points. Do you need just a few more points to finish a Register of Merit or Superior? If your horse in enrolled in any breed or specialty incentive funds or state programs such as the Quarter Horse Incentive Fund or Kentucky Breeders Incentive Fund (KYBIF) every point your horse earns puts money in your pocket. It also increases the value of your horse should you ever wish to put it up for sale or if you own a stallion increase the stud fee.

If you enjoy showing every weekend perhaps you look at some of the local saddle club shows as they have payback classes that can help pay for expenses. You also can offer to band or braid other horses. This will not hurt your Amateur status and can help pay for your show. Y

Find other Amateurs and split a hotel room, bring a cooler full of sandwiches and drinks. If you are adventurous bring a cot and sleep in the tack stall. You can save a ton of money and stretch your dollar.

Also take some time to look at the trends of a show. If a show is 100 miles away but has cheaper fees and more horses it is probably a better show for you. Some shows are now offering discounts or free meals. Again this can help you squeeze that extra show into the schedule.

For more articles on the Quarter Horse, visit The Quarter Horse Quarterly!

Teach Your Horse To Backup

For Quarter Horse and other breed shows, Showmanship is a class where every extra bit of polish can set you apart. The current trend is to show on a drape, which means your horse is not cued by the shank or chain, but by your body language.

One of the easiest things to train your horse to do is back up. I had issues with my mare when I started her in Showmanship was a correct and energetic back. I used a modified Natural Horsemanship method to create a relaxed, correct and crisp back.

In order to achieve a good back you will need to spend at least 5 minutes a day at least 3 or 4 times a week for probably a month. At first all you are trying to achieve is to give your horse the understanding that when you are in place and move towards them that they need to match the speed that you are moving in reverse.

I use a long lead rope or a lunge line to start. DO NOT use a chain, just snap the lead under your horse’s chin and stand in front of your horse to the side of them so you are not directly in front. At first I was about 7-8 feet away when I started.

Simply wiggle the rope and start walking towards your horse, I make a ‘ssssssss’ sound. As I got closer the wiggle got bigger and if she did not move backward by the time I was within 3 feet I would throw my hands up and stomp. At this your horse should run backward. Make sure to follow the horse but then stop and give them a release by you stopping your forward motion at them and they slowly stop backing and will then stand.

Give praise and walk them forward and repeat. Soon anytime you wiggle the rope they will begin walking backward just from that cue. If they are not moving fast enough then try a simple stomp or just lift your left arm as you walk to them – the point is DO NOT allow your horse to have no consequences from not responding. Make them understand when you ask to back and they ignore you that there WILL be an action.

Until your horse is really comfortable ignore their body position, but as they get more comfortable they should begin backing straight and their body language should be quiet. Remember it is important to not jerk, pull, hit or do anything to make a back anything but a release from the pressure of your body language.

Once they get comfortable you can them start working towards backing not just in straight lines but in turns as well. Your final product will be a crisp back with a relaxed horse and no visible cue. You will definitely be adding to the difficulty of your pattern and should help elevate your overall score,

The best part of this is that the technique can be used for many purposes – I use it now for even the foals to teach them when the rope wiggles that they need to back from the pressure. It comes in handy.

Check The Quarter Horse Quarterly for more Quarter Horse articles.

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