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How to Use Hand Sanitizer to Prevent the Spread of the Flu

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat is hand sanitizer?Hand sanitizers are liquid, foam, or gel substances that contain active ingredients that will kill germs on skin. Hand sanitizers can be used as a supplement to or an alternative to washing hands with soap and water. Most hand sanitizers...
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The 3 Best Reasons You Should Use Concentrated Cleaning Products

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertConcentrated cleaning products cost less per diluted unitHere’s an example –Simple GreenClean Building All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate has a dilution ratio of 1:64 – this meansthat 4 oz of concentrate will make 1 gallon of cleaner. The price per 32 oz spray...
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How to Create an Ergonomic Office Work Space

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat does ergonomically correct mean?According to Merriam Webster dictionary, ergonomic is defined as an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. An office...
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Is Purell Hand Sanitizer Safe to Use?

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertIs it safe to use hand sanitizers like Purell?With the recent FDA announcement to ban some ingredients found in antibacterial hand soap, many people wonder if handsanitizers are safe to use. Hand sanitizers were not part of the FDA review and Purell Hand...
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Which Type of Odor Control Product to Use

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhich type of odor control product should you use?There are dozens of brands, styles, and types of odor control products available on the market. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the number of choices. Knowing which odor control product to use in your home,...
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Laundry Detergent – Should you use powder or liquid?

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat are the differences between powder and liquid laundry detergent?Laundry detergent in any form, whether it is powder or liquid does the same thing – get your clothes clean. The difference between the two types of laundry detergent usually comes down to...
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Preventing Foodborne Illnesses When Entertaining Outdoors

By Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertHow can you reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses during cookouts and picnics?Outdoor entertaining is one of the best ways to spend time with friends and loved ones during the summer months. Cookouts and barbecues are not only fun, they also allow you to...
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Helpful Tips for Easy Summer Entertaining

By Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertEasy Do Ahead Preparations for Cook OutsThe best way to be sure your summer cookout is not only fun for your guests but is also a good day for you, is to make a list of everything you can do ahead of time.Choose a menu with side dishes you can make one or two...
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How to Clean a Barbecue Grill

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat is the best way to clean a barbecue grill?The secret to achieving restaurant quality grill marks and preventing food from sticking to the grill is to keep the grill plates clean. If you barbecue often, manufacturers recommend deep cleaning grill surfaces...
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What are Some Other Uses for Dish Soap?

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat else can you use dish soap to clean?Dish soap is by far the most versatile cleaning product that you can buy. There are so many uses for good old dish soap otherthan just washing dishes or making bubble stuff for your kids. The best thing about using dish...
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Easy Spring Lawn Care Tips and Tricks

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat are some tips for making lawn and garden spring clean up easier?Once winter is finally gone it’s time to get outside to do a lawn and garden clean up. There are several easy outdoor choresthat you can do that will improve the health of your lawn or...
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When is the Best Time of Year to Trim Trees, Hedges, and Bushes?

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhen should bushes, hedges, and trees be pruned or trimmed?For flowering bushes and shrubs such as rhododendrons, lilac, and forsythia the best time to prune them is in late spring after blooming has passed. Bushes that flower in the summer should be trimmed...
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Go Green at Work – How to Make the Break Room More Eco-Friendly

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat are some ways to make a break room “Green”?Eco-friendly Coffee StationThere are several ways that you can make the break room more environmentally friendly without much effort or cost. Theeasiest thing to do is replace paper cups with reusable ones. The...
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How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home or Office

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhy Reducing Allergens in Your Home or Office is so ImportantIf you suffer from allergies you know first hand how difficult it is to concentrate or focus on anything other than your allergy symptoms. An estimated 50 million people in the North America suffer...
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How to get Organized and be Ready for Tax Season

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat is the best way to organize financial records for tax season?The best way to be ready for tax season is to make a plan for organizing your financial records and following that plan to theletter every year. Modern recordkeeping is mostly all done...
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How to Remove Bad Odors From Furniture

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertHow do you remove pet smells from couches and upholstered chairs?We love our pets but we don’t always like the way they make our furniture smell. If Fido’s favorite napping spot is on yourcouch you’ve probably noticed that it’s not as fresh as when you first...
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Preventing Workplace Injuries During Winter Weather

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat types of workplace injuries are more common in winter?During the winter months there is a spike in muscle sprains, strains, and slip and fall injuries. Many of these can be prevented by following some common sense strategies and stepping up routine...
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How to Prepare Paper Files for Archival Storage

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhich types of paper files need to be retained?Although many offices are converting to electronic records for important files, there are still certain paper documents and older paper records that need to be retained. Document retention rules, policies, and...
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How to Clean Electronic Equipment

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat is the best way to clean electronic devices?Computers, laptops, tablets and cell phones are an expensive investment that modern businesses cannot do without. Improve the performance and extend the life of electronic equipment by routinely following a...
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How to Safely Disinfect Children’s Toys

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhen should you disinfect children’s toys?Small children, especially babies tend to put everything they can touch in their mouths. Toys should be cleaned on a regular basis but don’t necessarily need to be disinfected as often. Cleaning with soap and water...
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How to Wash Sweaters

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertHow do you wash a sweater?The best way to care for a sweater is to read and follow the label directions exactly as they are written. Cotton and acrylic blend sweaters can generally be machine washed in cool or cold water. Whether the sweater can be put in the...
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What is the History of Kleenex Facial Tissue?

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhen were facial tissues invented?Facial tissues were introduced to consumers in 1924 under the brand name Kleenex, manufactured by Kimberly-Clark. However, some historical accounts show that disposable tissue papers were used in Japan to blow noses for...
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What is a Metered Air Freshener?

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat are metered air fresheners?Metered air fresheners use a dispenser with a mechanism that automatically dispenses a quick spray of air freshener productat time intervals determined by the user. For areas that will require more odor control the user can set...
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How to Prevent Common Injuries in the Office

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat are the most common injuries encountered in an office environment?Office environments are generally considered safe places to work. However, there are often overlooked hazards that can result in injuries. The most common injuries are highly preventable...
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How to Reduce the Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product ExpertWhat is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also known as repetitive stress injury is a condition that develops when the tissues around the median nerve of the hand swell and press on the nerve. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can take...
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