Library of Things is on a mission to make borrowing better than buying. Set up by 3 close friends, the Library of Things started life in Norwood Library where neighbours were invited to borrow items instead of buying new.

Co-Founder Rebecca Trevalyan says We were living in Brixton when we started Library of Things, and now we have our office here too so were really excited to finally be bringing a version of the service to the neighbourhood!

Library of Things aim to help people to save money and reduce waste by affordably lending out useful Things.During the lockdown Library of Things started offering a home delivery service which has been popular with Crystal Palace residents, who have been borrowing Things to do DIY, cleaning, gardening and crafts to stay active during the pandemic.

Its been a really tough few months for lots of people. Our borrowers in Crystal Palace toldus that they needed tools for DIY projects, for cleaning and for entertaining families whilst spending more time than usual at home so we feel its more important than ever that good quality Things are made accessible says Rebecca.

The extension of the Things on Wheels service to include Brixton has been part-funded by a post-COVID-19 recovery grant from Lambeth Council. Brixton residents will be able to reserve and borrow items from mid-September.

Rebecca continues Were still looking for a permanent community hub home for Library of Things in Brixton, but in the meantime, people can get items like drills, carpet cleaners, sewing machines and strimmers delivered to their door for a few pounds per day.

If you want to borrow quality power tools, sewing machines, projectors, carpet cleaners and more for just a few pounds per day then Library of Things is the answer to affordable, planet friendly tools.

The Library of Things Things on Wheels home delivery in Brixton can be booked online soon, with deliveries in the Brixton shared Electric Van starting in a few weeks. The item catalogue is online and you can vote on the items you wish to borrow to be added to the collection.

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Deposit Defender (http://www.depositdefenderapp.com/) recently announced the launch of its unique app that helps protect the security deposits of renters who move into new rental properties, while also helping landlords prepare those new rental spaces. Developed by experienced property managers, Deposit Defender uses a series of comprehensive checklist and photo-taking protocols that accurately document the condition of a rental property before renters move in. This information can then be shared, uploaded and stored in a secure database to help ensure a timely return of rental deposits in the future. The tool is also a convenient way for landlords to inspect and document a wide variety of rental properties, all in a single app. Deposit Defender is available for download via the AppStore and Google Play.

Deposit Defender: Photo-Documentation Made Easy

Deposit Defender guides new renters and landlords step-by-step through the documentation process, telling them what they should be photographing and why, using convenient checklists, while prompting users to take pictures that are secured with date and time stamps. Using the app is easy:

For the latest app developments or helpful tips for renters, go online. Or follow Deposit Defender via social media: Facebook.

About Deposit Defender LLC

Deposit Defender is a unique new app that allows renters and landlords to itemize and photo-document rental properties before renters move in: safeguarding security deposits and delivering peace of mind. The app was co-created by Jeff and Angie Durbin. Jeff is the owner of Durbin's Carpet Care, with over 30 years' carpet cleaning and business management experience. Angie has been a property manager for over 20 years, and is the owner of D&M Realty and Management in San Diego. Learn more at: http://www.DepositDefenderApp.com.

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Angie Durbin, CEOPhone: (619) 253--8890Email: [emailprotected]

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Durham, William "Timmy", Sr., - 51, of Vineland, NJ passed away tragically on Monday evening May 4, 2020, at the Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. Timmy was born in Millville and raised in Vineland where he remained a lifelong city resident. Tim was a graduate from Vineland High School, Class of 1988. Along with his wife they owned and operated their own carpet cleaning business before being hired by the State of N.J. Dept of Corrections. He was employed for the past 19 yrs as a Senior Corrections Officer at the South Woods State Prison, Bridgeton, NJ. Tim enjoyed caring for his home, working in his yard, camping, restoring old mustangs and dirt bike racing with his family. Most of all he enjoyed his time spent with family. He is survived by his high school sweetheart/wife for a total of 32 yrs.; Tiffany (Hinckley) Durham, 2 sons; Billy & Gage Durham, Father; William Durham, Jr., Mother; Gail May, Sister; Tara Emeigh, 2 nieces; Lexi & Lauren Emeigh, Mother in-law's; Cathy (Bill) Everland & Linda Hinckley, Father in-law; Jerry (Beth) Hinckley as well as his 3 furbabies & extended Durham, Macken & Hinckley families. Private family funeral services will be conducted by the Pancoast Funeral Home. A public memorial service will be conducted at a time when it is safe for everyone to gather and remember what a special person Timmy Durham was and meant to everyone. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made through his personal memorial page at http://www.inmemof.org/timmy-durham. To e-mail condolences & or tributes, please visit http://www.pancoastfuneralhome.com

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EVERYONE has their own way when it comes to freeing your carpet of hair, dust, bacteria and anything else you might find lurking in it's delicate fibres.

And while some people simply run over the surface with a vacuum occasionally, chances are you're not picking up all the trapped dirt - but this hack might just change all that.

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A cleaning fan revealed her clever carpet cleaning hack and people are shocked to learn just how much dirt is lurking in the floor.

The mum was challenged to find an effective carpet-cleaning method after being quoted up to 90 to clean the carpet in her just her kids' room alone.

She decided to try a hack she'd seen before but never tried, which involves using a cheap squeegee to scrape along the carpet fibres bringing all the hair and dust out.

From there you can vacuum as per normal knowing full well that you've effectively removed everything stuck in the carpets.

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She shared a clip of the hack in action, alongside a couple of snaps which show just how much she'd removed from her carpets with the squeegee - and it's incredible.

In the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, she wrote: "Seen this trick being posted on a page I'm on.. wow just wow how amazing I wasn't even expecting it to work!

"Bring the hair and dust up out of your carpets and this is just a couple pound to buy. I was quoted 70-90 pound to clean the carpet in kids room.. but it looks fab now super made up."

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Many commented saying they too use the trick, but are still amazed by how much hair comes out each time.

"I do it every week honestly the hair that comes up shocks me. I hoover twice a day," one person revealed.

While another said: "I do this on a regular basis. I was shocked the first time I done it."

Loving the hack, on person added: "Thank you for posting this, Ive just done a bit of my bedroom carpet. Lets say I am to embarrassed to post a picture of what I collected."

Meanwhile, others suggested using a rubber broom, or even flip flops to do the same.

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We also shared one woman's hack for getting her windows sparkling using fabric softener and washing up liquid.

And a woman completely changes colour of the grotty patio she hasnt washed in six years using 2 The Range spray.

Plus this woman shared a stomach-churning photo of filthy bath after washing rug shes owned for only one MONTH.

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Many householders are more focused on keeping their homes clean.

Since the coronavirus outbreak first began, people have been keen to keep surfaces spotless and wipe down everything from door handles to light switches.

However, today's generation are also more conscious of the environmental effect of continuous cleaning.

Plenty of cleaning products contain harsh chemicals, are not sustainably packaged and are hard on the planet.

Plant-based homecare brand Seventh Generation has revealed top tips on keeping a home clean and green at the same time.

Clean germ hotspots

When cleaning your home, dont forget to clean germ hotspots like doorknobs and toilet handles with an eco-friendly all-purpose cleaning spray.

Use a product designed from renewable plant-based ingredients are a more sustainable option than ingredients made from petroleum.

Keep dust to a minimum

It's the start of the hay fever season and plenty of sufferes get no escape even indoors.

This could be a build-up of dust and particles looming in dusty corners and crevices. Dust the vents and clean any air filters to minimise exposure to dust allergens.

On the carpet

If your new place has carpets, or youve been walking on yours for over six months, look into options for having them cleaned - or take on the project yourself and rent a steam cleaner. Its worth it.

Work the room

Try rearranging the furniture and give your room a new lease of life. While youre at it, you can give the floors and walls a good clean, removing build ups of dust and grime.

Laundry sins

A full laundry basket hides a multitude of sins.

Go plant-based for your laundry too usingeco-friendly laundry detergents.A plant-based product contains no optical brighteners, which might cause serious skin irritation and allergy.

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As select businesses get ready to open their doors Monday in Ontario's first phase of reopening the economy, one Toronto salon owner is callingforher industry to be added to the list.

Dana Ross is the owner of The Corner Spot, a unisex salon in Toronto'sUpper Beaches, and she says businesses in the salon industry are uniquelyequipped to reopen at this point in time due to the extensive training hair stylists must go through to become licensed.

"We are already trained and prepared to protect the public from infectious disease transmission, both from ourselves and from others. We train for this our entire careers," she said.

"Long before COVID-19, we were worried about HIV,Staph, Strep, Tuberculosis, and more. I cannot say this about many businesses that are already operating or that will be included in the first phase of reopening."

She even started a petition urging the provincial government to add the salon industry to the list, and it's garnered 245 signaturesthus far.

Ross' shop has been shuttered since March 14 due to government orders, and she said they weren't able to pivot sales due to the physical nature of the industry. As a result, their income has been reduced to zero.

And yet, as is true for all small businesses forced to close because of the pandemic, the bills have continued to come in. Between their mortgage, phone bill, internet bill, carpet cleaning, hydro, water, trash, HST payments, payroll taxes, accounting, insuranceand more, expenses add up to approximately$24,000 for just onemonth.

But Ross said her business is actually in a better position than most thanks tobill deferrals and being in the fortunate position of owning thecommercial property, and their calculations shows they can survive like this until August.

"That is not the case for many other salons that still have rent paymentseven with the announcement of small business rent subsidiesand have already exhausted personal funds to start up in the first place," she said.

"I predict a lot of salons will have to close up going on like this much longer. Imagine having to still pay even 25 per centof your rent with zero income for an undetermined length of time. "

This, coupled with the fact that hair stylists are uniquely equipped to implement measures that prevent the spread of the virus, is precisely why Ross says they should be allow to start opening Monday.

"Each and every day we not only ensure your safety against infectious diseases, but we are highly trained and highly regulated for exactly the reasons we are facing today," she said.

Ross has already created her own extensive reopening plan for when the time does come to start seeing customers again, and it's a two-page document with countless new measures to ensure safety such as installing dividers between all stations, providing staff members with sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation tools, only allowing one customer in the sink area at a time, installingsneeze guards at the manicure station and the front desk and more.

And while she concedes that only appointed health officials know for sure whether it's safe for businesses to reopen, she says she truly believes salons have a better chance of keeping people safe within their environment than retailers or restaurants.

"We rely solely on the patronage of our clients to survive and to put food on the table. Without that, it is impossible to continue on," she said."We have more control of our workspace and movement within it than any retail business or restaurant, yet ours will likely be one of the last industries to reopen."

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5 Amazing Reasons to Choose Cranmore Carpet Cleaning

Brothers Blake and Ty Cranmore started cleaning carpets in Surprise in the Summer of 2011. With Tys wife Tiffany on the scheduling side of the business, it is truly a locally owned and operated family business. Their dedication to always providing the most courteous service with the best equipment, helped the company grow to what is is today, without sacrificing the family business feel. Cranmore Carpet Cleaning now provides the BEST VALUE in carpet cleaning in the West Valley, and has been honored to receive several awards including: the Pulse of The City Star Award for three consecutive years for Excellence in Customer Service & Satisfaction, and the Angies list Super Service Award, which is awarded to less than 5% of all service providers.

We are extremely grateful to the entire West Valley Community that have helped us to get where we are now, and are committed to continuing to provide the best value in carpet cleaning for you, our customers!

Family owned & operated. We consider all our customers an extension of our family. Never settle for a corporate giants indifferent technician, experience Cranmore Courtesy today!

Carpet & Tile cleaning is a very labor intensive job. Every member of our hard working crew is committed to 100% customer satisfaction.

Your time is valuable. At Cranmore we wont give you a time window, we have the utmost respect for your time and book exact time appointments.

Our truck mounted equipment provides you with the deepest clean & fastest dry time possible. This allows you to get back to your routine as quickly as possible.

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With over 25 years of experience in quality state-of-the-art residential and commercial carpet cleaning, Allens Dry-N-Clean provides the best carpet cleaning in Virginia Beach and surrounding Hampton Roads, VA areas. As a family owned and operated professional steam cleaning service, we offer a wide selection of cleaning and damage prevention services including upholstery and area rug cleaning, grout and tile cleaning, carpet repair, dryer vent cleaning, RV and boat cleaning, and 24-hour emergency water damage restoration.

Our success as a reputable professional carpet cleaning provider did not happen over night. It is a result of years of experience, research and exceptional customer service. We developed our own environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, we train our own cleaning team, and we deliver extraordinary service.

There are many reasons why Dry-N-Cleans upstanding reputation is so well known. We pride ourselves on hard work, friendliness, fair prices and going beyond professional cleaning by treating our customers, their homes and places of business with respect. Ultimately, offering superior workmanship and customer service is our top priority.

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The novel coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we shop. Items that were once commonplace such as soap and cleaning wipes are now nearly impossible to find at retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart.

So if you've been wondering where to buy cleaning supplies online, you've landed on the right page. We're searching all reputable retailers for cleaning supplies from brands you recognize like Method, Dial, Clorox, Lysol and more.

A few things to keep in mind as you shop: Many stores are limiting the amount of product you can buy. (We've seen limits of two per person). Likewise, inventory is moving fast, so don't hesitate to buy something you see in stock. In the event that the product you're looking for does sell out, try another link or check back later in the day.

Swiffer Duster Starter Kit: $7 @ Office DepotThis Swiffer starter kit includes a Swiffer duster/handle and five unscented duster refills.View Deal

ProGuard Disposable Gloves: $9 @ Office DepotThis box includes 100 disposable cleaning gloves. They can be used for food preparation, cleaning and more.View Deal

Clorox Scrub Brush: $3 @ TargetThe Clorox Scrub Brush is a multipurpose brush that can be used to clean a variety of surfaces, including countertops and tile flooring.View Deal

Clorox Scrubtastic Surface Scrubber: $39 @ Home DepotThe Clorox Scrubtastic Multi-Purpose Scrubber has an expandable handle for cleaning ceilings and walls. It includes three interchangeable scrubbers. If Home Depot sells out, Target offers it for the same price.View Deal

Lysol Click Gel Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner: $6 @ StaplesThis box of Lysol Click Gel Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner includes four self-adhesive gel disks. The disks disinfect and offer a fresh scent with each flush of the toilet.Newegg has it in stock for $7.View Deal

Lysol Power & Blue Toilet Bowl Cleaner: $2 @ TargetThis pack of Lysol Power & Blue Toilet Bowl Cleaner helps clean and disinfect your toilet with every flush. It includes two cleaners and each device lasts for up to four weeks.View Deal

Bounty Select-A-Size 2-Ply Paper Towels: $11 @ Office DepotThese Bounty paper towels are quilted and feature Bounty's select-a-size design, which lets you use only the amount you need. It includes six big rolls.View Deal

Rug Doctor Pet Carpet Cleaner: $11 @ Best BuyThis 64-ounce bottle of carpet cleaner contains no bleach, chlorine, ammonia, carcinogens, dyes or heavy metals, which makes it safe for use around pets and humans.View Deal

Windex Outdoor Cleaner: $10 @ Home DepotHome Depot has stock of this 32-ounce bottle of Windex Outdoor Cleaner. It can be used on windows, patio furniture, play sets, and more.View Deal

Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner With Bleach: $4 @ Office DepotThis 24-ounce bottle of Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach can be used to eliminate toilet bowl stains, bacteria and odors.View Deal

Clorox Bleach Toilet Cleaner 12-Pack: $38 @ Office DepotOffice Depot has this 12-pack of Clorox Bleach Toilet Bowl Cleaner. Each bottle holds 24 ounces. This is one of the Clorox cleaners specifically recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to fight against SARS-CoV-2.View Deal

Lysol Lime & Rust Toilet Bowl Cleaner: $3 @ Office DepotThis Lime & Rust toilet bowl cleaner is one of the Lysol products recommended by the EPA to fight SARS-CoV-2. It's in stock at Office Depot.

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Clorox Carpet Cleaner Aerosol: $4 @ PetcoPetco has the Clorox Carpet Cleaner Aerosol on sale for $4.99. The carpet cleaner is meant to remove pet stains, odors and dirt.View Deal

Method Hand Wash: $3 @ Office DepotMethod's plant-based hand soap cleans your hands without any harsh chemicals. This 12-ounce bottle costs $3.99.View Deal

Method Hand Wash Refill: $6 @ Office DepotAlong with social distancing, soap is one of the best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. This 1-liter pack of Method Hand Wash is intended to be a refill for bottles, but can be used on its own.View Deal

Mrs Meyer's Liquid Hand Soap: $6 @ Office DepotOffice Depot has stock of this 12.5-ounce bottle of Mrs. Meyer's Liquid Hand Soap. It features aloe vera gel and olive oil to keep your hands from drying out.View Deal

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As a part of ISSA, CMM shares the following letter from ISSA Executive Director John Barrett regarding the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cleaning industry.

As the COVID-19 crisis evolves, I continue to be amazed by the cleaning industrys resilience, resolve, and leadership. Further, I appreciate that we all find ourselves in unique situationssome firms are doing their best to accommodate unprecedented demand for products and services, while others have struggled with deep disruptions to their business during this crisis. With that in mind, I want to emphasize that its an amazing time to be part of this industry because of how we canand domake a difference.

For years, we have been preaching to each other and our customers about the importance of cleaning for health. Now, cleaning is being highlighted in a dramatic way on the global stage! The new normal following the pandemic will be what we, as an industry, make of it. This provides a once-in-a-lifetime inflection point for advancing the image of cleaningand Changing the Way the World Views Cleaning as a valuable investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line.

If ever there was a time to have a global voice, its now. And for our industry, that voice is ISSA. Our association includes more than 9,300 members from 105 countries, and every one of us needs to act responsibly during this time for long-term customer loyalty and to put our best foot forward. Each of us is an ambassador for our industry, and I thank you for all you do!

Earlier this week, we launched a highly topical online training certificate course: the GBAC Fundamentals Online Course, designed for cleaning workersthe heroes on the front lines of the coronavirus fight. Instructed by leaders from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, the course teaches response and recovery from biohazards. Further, it arms supervisors, managers, and frontline workers with knowledge to help their companies and the protocols to protect themselves. Participants who successfully complete the course within 30 days receive a certificate of completion from GBAC to illustrate their competency. I encourage you to learn more and enroll in this powerful training course.

The ISSA team has been working tirelessly to ensure our services meet your needs. Please know that as your situation evolves, we are here to help. Reach out and let us know how youre doing and how our team can support you.

In the meantime, I hope youll join me for an ISSA Industry Briefing webcast on Friday, April 17. We will host three sessions for our industry in Oceania/Asia-Pacific; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and the Americas, respectively, throughout the day. When you register, please submit questions for me to address on the webcast. If you are unable to attend during the set times, on-demand videos will be available. Thank you, and I look forward to speaking with you then.

Sincerely,John BarrettISSA Executive Director

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