Feb. 5While everyone is even more isolated than usual due to the COVID pandemic help for elderly community members to keep living independently is important.

Opportunities for services come from independent businesses like Sapphire Lutheran Homes and the Ravalli County Council on Aging.

At Home is a concierge service through SLH geared toward helping elderly community members in the Hamilton area. They offer a variety of services from weekly grounds care, housekeeping, care coordination and gathering supplies.

"We make living a little bit easier, keeping them independent longer," said Mark Granados, At Home director. "Members simply call our front desk just like anyone who lives at Sapphire to make requests or even order a meal for delivery."

He compared the At Home program to "renting a son-in-law" with services like running errands, snow removal, lawn mowing and monthly preventative home maintenance.

"The things they call their children for we can help them with," Granados said. "Depending on the season we will inspect the home to make sure everything is working properly like smoke detectors, air filters, cleaning heater vents and rain gutters. If they need carpet installed, we find someone to install that, of course, they pay the private contractor and the carpet, but we do whatever we can do to coordinate services and help keep costs down."

Members Joan and John Richards have been with Sapphire's At Home program for nearly a year and said with their health issues they truly appreciate the program.

"At Home has been the answer to our needs," John Richards said. "We have been able to stay in our comfortable home due to the housekeeping and yard services. Mark (Granados) and Mikayla (Hammons), transportation driver and certified nurse assistant] have been our cheery lifesavers. Not only do they keep the house clean and the yard neat and tidy, but they also help with 'concierge' items as well."

At Home has helped the Richards with new smoke alarms, changing light bulbs, light furniture moving, window washing, transplanting a few garden items, carrying/moving heavy items, adjusting their shower fan, caulking the shower, putting in tub bars for stability, helping with electronics and turning their mattress.

"I know there is more but can't think of them all right now," Joan Richards said. "Not only would our house be headed for disrepair, but our spirits would have sunk without such help. And Mark does it with expertise, kindness and friendliness. We are truly grateful for this program."

At Home offerings include participating in Sapphire activities and social events, monthly lunch outings, chores, personal errands, transportation, personal laundry service, access to a meal card plan, a 24/7 emergency response system and access to Canyons Athletic Club.

"A lot of it is coordination on our part," Granados said. "Our goal is to maintain their quality of living and make living a bit easier for people who don't want or are not ready to move into a retirement community. It is independent living. It's everything you could expect to receive at Sapphire Lutheran Homes, but you get to stay in your own home."

Matthew Johnston recently wrote a note of appreciation to Granados for the care and support of the At Home program used by his father.

"As you well know, his dementia accelerated quickly and the sense of urgency and personal interest you took in Dad's support and needs has made such a difference in his life," Johnston wrote. "The work you are doing is just tremendous; the care you provide and more importantly, the love and grace with which you provide it is just incredible and we thank you deeply for this.

"We feel very blessed as a family to have met you and become connected to Sapphire Lutheran Homes," Johnston said.

Granados clarified that At Home is not a home health service but home care is a service they can coordinate. He said care has extended to At Home members during the pandemic including testing and vaccination.

For more information contact Mark Granados, director of At Home Concierge Services at Sapphire Lutheran Homes, at 406-363-2800 or visit http://www.sapphirelutheran.org/.

The Ravalli Council on Aging has a focus of "Providing the Opportunity for Independence" and is an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) dedicated to assisting people in Ravalli County 60 years of age and older or those with a qualifying disability.

Executive Director Cathy Orr said keeping people independent is their goal and mission statement.

"We strive to provide the resources seniors need to remain in their homes as long as possible," Orr said. "Everything we do is to help people remain independent, it gives seniors a sense of purpose."

She said allowing a senior the ability to make choices throughout the day impacts on how they feel about themselves.

"When they are no longer managing their own decisions, they may feel like less of an individual and a shell of their former selves," Orr said. "Independence can aid in daily routines which can help promote both memory and independence."

The Ravalli County Council on Aging offers a continuity of care in their services which include Meals on Wheels which are healthy, nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors. They also have Congregate Meals that provide hot meals and socialization (though not during social-isolation). Legal Assistance is available to seniors needing limited estate planning services. Lifeline Medical Alert Service provides personal emergency alert response.

Council on Aging is a community resource and referral program to assist in finding human resource services, health care programs and professional services. It offers a Money Management Program to assists seniors and at-risk adults who are having difficulty managing their personal finances to ensure bills are paid and critical services are met.

It provides supplemental food every other month to qualified seniors through its Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Homemaker Services (light housekeeping) is available to low-income seniors intended to keep the senior's home clean, safe and clutter-free.

Ravalli County residents of all ages can ride the Bitterroot Bus which provides on-demand, curb-to-curb transportation services and also use of The Loan Closet which provides durable medical equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, bath benches, crutches, bedside commodes and more on a donation basis.

"Aging in place also saves thousands of dollars in private pay, Medicaid and Medicare costs, and the cost of institutional care," Orr said.

For more information on Ravalli County Council on Aging services visit online http://www.ravalliccoa.org or call 406-363-5690. Call Bitterroot Bus at 406-363-7484.

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Even after more than 30 years in the cleaning industry, a pristine, shining floor thats been freshly polished to a high gloss still evokes a swell of pride in Robert Bertuzzi.

Its exciting when you walk into a nice, clean building. To me, it still looks good, Bertuzzi said. I still get excited about looking at the floor, and I think a lot of the cleaners are in the same position.

As one half of the brotherly duo leading Reliable Maintenance Products and Reliable Cleaning Services his brother, Joe, works alongside him as vice-president Bertuzzi well knows the hard work that goes into that clean floor.

His familys cleaning and manufacturing business has been helping to tidy up Sudbury and Northern Ontario for more than 60 years.

It all began in 1952 when his uncle, Leo Bertuzzi, arrived back in his hometown after having spent a brief time working as a window cleaner for a company in Hamilton.

Seeing few similar companies operating in the Sudbury area, Leo intuited a business opportunity and struck out on his own.

With just a bucket, a couple of mops and an old car to get around, Leo began cleaning windows, one business at a time. His big break came after landing contracts with city hall and the local police service.

By 1956, Leo had brought on his brother, Noah, as a partner, and the siblings grew the business together, branching out into additional cleaning services and manufacturing their own line of cleaning products the first manufacturer in Northern Ontario to do so.

Robert, one of Noahs seven children, joined the company in the mid-1980s, but it wasnt always a given that he would follow in his fathers footsteps into the family business.

Like his uncle Leo, he had left Sudbury, to pursue an education in finance. He had just passed his chartered accountant exam and was looking to make a name for himself at the Toronto firm he had joined when his dad called to see if he would return home to carry on the business.

I was feeling pretty good, and so it was a big decision either to continue on in my accounting career or to come back home and join the family business, said Bertuzzi, who serves as company president. I can tell you it wasnt a decision that was made easy.

Ultimately, the idea of continuing to grow Reliable won him over, and Bertuzzi said its been a rewarding career.

It was a tough decision, but it turned out to be a good decision, he said. I think, with the timing of coming back, I was pretty lucky.

At that time, Northern Ontario was still serviced by small, locally owned and operated businesses, Bertuzzi said, and there were lots of opportunities for growth.

Today, the company operates out of a 15,000-square-foot shop on Regent Street in Sudburys west end, from which they distribute 50 different cleaning products, including absorbants, carpet cleaners, hand and body soaps, industrial chemicals, mops, and more.

On the cleaning side of the business, Reliable offers janitorial and contract cleaning services, as well as specialty services such as mold inspection, biohazard cleaning, hood and vent cleaning and, of course, window cleaning.

From Sudbury and its many branch offices, the company services clients as far south as Barrie, up to Kenora in the north, and everywhere in between.

Reliable is additionally a member of ProLink, an international group of full-service independently owned cleaning companies that provides marketing support and enhanced purchasing power.

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Over the last year, Bertuzzi has been buoyed by the support shown to cleaners and the cleaning industry in general, as the service became more in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Its an industry that is generally forgotten and only acknowledged when something is not done, and its rarely appreciated, Bertuzzi said.

So its good to have the industry brought to the forefront, and those cleaners that go in every day, and the people that use cleaning products on a regular basis, theyre more recognized as important contributors to whatever business theyre in.

Seeing cleaners being recognized for what they do and appreciated for what they do is really rewarding, from our perspective. It touches our heart.

It is Reliables staff, he emphasized, that has made the company what it is today. Having a strong contingent ofdependable employees that takepride in their workhelps serve their customers with the high quality of service set by his father and his uncle so many years ago.

I believe success is really based on your team, Bertuzzi said. We have a very strong team atmosphere around here. But our employees are extremely important in the success of our business, and for our customers.

As he nears four decades in the business, retirement is on the horizon for Bertuzzi and his brother Joe (their brother, Albert, retired about eight years ago), and the duo is already preparing in advance of passing down the business to the next generation: their nephew has joined the team and is learning the ins and outs of the industry in the first steps toward taking over the business.

Bertuzzi is excited that the family tradition will carry on, and optimistic, in general, about the future of the cleaning industry.

With new equipment and products continually evolving, and a new, heightened appreciation for the role disinfecting and sanitization plays in our day-to-day lives, Bertuzzi believes the sector offers endless possibilities for those who want to continue on the important work of keeping our world clean.

I think the cleaning industry can see a better future moving forward, he said. Maybe this awareness may go away, but I think its going to be in peoples minds that, come every flu season, what are we doing to prevent the flu from occurring in our places of business or our home?

So I think theres a future in the cleaning industry for the people that are willing to commit to it and play a part in it.

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We live in a time of change. Nowhere is this more apparent than in real estate. Many people are waving goodbye to the house they have lived in for years. They are moving on. They are moving to a bigger -- or smaller -- house. And they need help doing it.

Lots of work needs to be done before your house is ready to sell. Staging is the operative word here. Staging a property to attract potential buyers should not be taken lightly. A property that is well-staged -- inside and outside -- can get a quick signature on that sales contract.

Specialists take care of staging. They have a designers eye, know exactly how far to go in their design to appeal to that buyer you want to attract. Stagers set up the property from curb appeal considerations to wiping away that last spec of dust on the kitchen appliances.

Marie Kristoff operates Flemington Decor, where the focus is on design work. Her retail store is located at 139 Main St. in Flemington.

It all began more than half a century ago. Over the years, Marie has handled a multitude of clients -- residential and commercial. Projects have ranged from 500 to 16,000 sq. ft., and these have included homes, public spaces, boutique retailers, and small commercial offices.

My expertise and services include interior design, antique furniture, art procurement and installation, wall coverings, window treatments, and lighting, she notes.

She is sensitive and responsive to the clients vision. She is committed to design that highlights the interrelationships between architecture, space, form, color, materials, economy and design integrity. She effortlessly collaborates with clients, architects, artisans, and contractors, bringing them all together to create the finished design desired for the home or commercial building space. Her big inventory of fabrics includes works from designers and mills in the United States and beyond.

My design philosophy can be easily summed up, Marie says. The focus is always on the client -- interior environments must reflect a clients lifestyle and aesthetic aspirations. Solutions must reflect the project budget. All our proposed designs will be explained in comprehensive presentations. And great attention will be paid to each and every step.

Marie is very much hands-on with each client. She leverages an impressive range of experience and skills to handle many aspects of each project herself -- rather than subcontracting various components to others.

Clients come to me for design work in their homes and offices, she notes. Consultations on new furniture selections, updating existing furniture, interior color planning, and window treatments are some of our most sought-after services.

So, Flemington Decor can work with you on many levels. You might just want to refresh and revamp that tired and dated space you call home. Or, you might want to get the place ready to attract that buyer you know is out there with a whole house staging.

Others might want more light streaming through the windows, and new window treatments could nicely solve that problem. Or, perhaps that armchair is getting threadbare and could really brighten up the room with a re-upholstering with a fabric a little more today.

For more information and to make an appointment to begin, call Marie at 908-782-5111. Also go through her website at FlemingtonDecor.com or her Facebook page.

Clutter accumulates. And clutter gets dusty.

Whether youre selling your home or not, you gotta clean up the place.

Patricia Hammel operates NJ Cleaning Fairies.com. Its a locally-owned female business based in Washington.

We do move-outs or move-ins, says Patricia. Well clean houses or offices.

This company can sterilize with steam to 240 degrees. And they will tackle those gross spots you never are able to get clean.

And we have all-natural and organic options for kids, pets and others, she explains. Some need to stay away from harsh chemicals, They will also clean your place without using any chemicals.

Patricia is on every job. She directs her girls as they clean, and they are fully trained.

Were fully insured, and all our girls are background checked, she says.

NJ Cleaning Fairies can do a one time cleaning for your home or apartment, or you can have an on-going arrangement. Quotes are free.

The company serves Warren, Hunterdon, Sussex and Morris counties in New Jersey. In addition, services are provided in Northampton and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania.

If you are planning a staging of your home to get ready to sell, you need to arrange a thorough cleaning. Even if you have no plan to sell, you deserve a clean place to hang your hat.

Get a quote by calling Patricia at 908-674-2189 and check out the website at NJcleaningFairies.com.

Al Warr can be reached at 610-253-0432 or AlWarr16@gmail.com.

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Below is a list of the top and leading Window Cleaners in Jacksonville. To help you find the best Window Cleaners located near you in Jacksonville, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

The top rated Window Cleaners in Jacksonville are:

Reflections Window & Pressure Washing knows how important it is to keep your property cleaned and maintained. Not only will it maintain your place looking beautiful, but it can also defend it against the buildup of hazardous mold or bacteria. They want to take the hassle of exterior cleaning off of your shoulders with their pressure cleaning in Jacksonville. There are also other services that they offer to keep the whole exterior of your property cleaned and protected.

Having clean windows at your home or business is very important to maintain its value. Their window cleaning team knows exactly how to professionally clean your windows in Jacksonville. As one of the pioneers of their industry, they truly value their customer relationships. they look forward to scheduling an appointment with you.

Products/Services:

Residential, Commercial, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Pressure Washing

LOCATION:

Address: 11246 Distribution Ave E STE 18, Jacksonville, FL 32256Phone:(904) 322-8900Website: http://www.reflectionsjax.com

REVIEWS:

They showed up on time and finished quickly, but not rushed. The house and driveway look great. They paid careful attention to the ceilings of the patios and were able to remove all bio-matter. They did a great job in handling some billing confusion, which they cleared up quickly. Chuck N.

Window Cleaning By David Cottingham will come out to your home or business at your convenience to discuss your needs, take a close look at your windows and give you an exact quote, no hidden surprises. They arrange an appointment time that fits your schedule and David will personally arrive on the job site, on time, to do the work that you hired him to do to clean your windows.

He guarantees your satisfaction for an entire week afterward. Though the level of service and attention to detail that he provides is hard to match, he could have missed a spot. David takes your home and his business seriously. Furthermore, to have clean windows, you can have peace of mind that you are dealing with a professional business that cares about your protection.

Products/Services:

Residential Window Cleaning, Commercial Window Cleaning, Screen Cleaning & Special Services

LOCATION:

Address: 3152 College St, Jacksonville, FL 32205Phone:(904) 680-4993Website: http://www.windowcleaningjax.com

REVIEWS:

David has been coming to our house for 3 years to clean our windows. He spends many hours cleaning all of our screens and windows as well as plenty of second-story windows. He is very thorough and will gladly go back over any areas if you have any concerns. His quality and attention to detail is exceptional. He does it right and I will not hesitate to have him come out for many years to come. You will be extremely happy with your decision to work with him. Dan T.

Top Notch Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing is an owner-operated cleaning company specializing in window cleaning and pressure washing, while also offering many different services to Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Window Cleaning is a common service and is considered at least every 6 months on the exterior of your home. This eliminates debris and hard water deposits that can cause permanent etching damage.

They use pure water when cleaning, which helps attract contaminates on your glass and rinse away oxidation on your frames leaving a beautiful streak-free shine! It will leave your windows sparkling longer. or make the process as easy as possible for their customers they offer same-day quotes sent directly to your email for viewing.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Epoxy Flooring, House & Roof Washing

LOCATION:

Address: 13339 Mt Pleasant Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225Phone:(904) 719-1969Website: http://www.professionalwashingservice.com

REVIEWS:

Top-notch is truly an understatement for these two young men and their business Our house, the driveway and the garden rocks around our Flower garden area look phenomenal !!. The extra attention given to our home was simply overwhelming. It feels like we have a brand new home. I highly recommend the services that this Company has to offer to anyone that is needing pressure washing, window cleaning, or even the garden rocks cleaned around their garden. Keeping in mind they do so much more.Top Notch is a Very professional company.And come highly recommended. Kim P.

Jax Elite Home Services is a locally owned and operated company that has more than ten years of experience in providing Northeast Florida with an order of property cleaning and maintenance services. They are a team of professionals that works hard to provide each of their clients with top-of-the-line services. They take pride in offering the best services and understand that for their services to be truly elite, they must provide excellence at every step of the way.

At Jax Elite, they dont have customers, they have clients. And their clients count on them for the expertise and professionalism their homes and businesses deserve. They have built their business on the idea that if they combine years of property cleaning and maintenance experience with industry-leading equipment and state of the art technology, they can provide Elite services to each and every one of their clients.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning

LOCATION:

Address: 2137 Saye Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32225Phone:(904) 484-8288Website: http://www.jax-elite.com

REVIEWS:

We retained Jax Elite home services for a full house exterior pressure wash, window wash and gutter cleaning. We werent quite sure what to expect and the team did a superb job. The workers were very responsible and were careful not to damage anything in the pressure washing process. Our house is white and had gotten quite dirty on the outside. It now looks like new, and we cant believe what a difference it makes! The price was very reasonable for all the work they did. We would definitely recommend Jax Elite Home Services. Gina S.

Inside Out Property Solutions is a chief locally owned and operated total service cleaning company that has been servicing residential homes and commercial buildings in Jacksonville, Florida, and all surrounding areas since 2003. They offer exterior and interior window washing, janitorial services, home, and building maintenance and repair, and pressure washing with first-class customer service to Northeast Florida from Ortega to Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine to Amelia Island.

Just tell them what you would like to do to improve the appearance or function of your home or business from the roof to the floor, from the windows to the walls, and they will be happy to help you.

Products/Services:

Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Interior & Exterior Painting, Home Soft Washing

LOCATION:

Address: 6905 Madrid Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32217Phone:(904) 723-0039Website: http://www.insideoutww.com

REVIEWS:

James and his crew are the best! Highly recommend this company for all your pressure washing/window cleaning needs! Wendy C.

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Many of us are spending a lot more time at home than in years past. And if you've noticed dust bunnies, streaky windows or that pile of clothes that keeps getting higher, now's a great time to clean house.

We spoke to Taryn Williford, the lifestyle director at Apartment Therapy, about how to deep clean any space.

Williford says figuring out what you want to get done and why is the first step. "Step back, zoom out and figure out your goals and really get your mindset into shape," she says. Maybe it's a nightly wipe downs of kitchen counters, a weekly clean of the bathroom or a monthly deep clean of your whole house. Identifying what you want ahead of time makes it easier to get down to it.

Before you start deep cleaning, do some basic tidying up. Remember the maxim, "A place for everything and everything in its place." Williford says when everything is where it should be, it saves a lot of time when you actually start cleaning.

And you can arrange your stuff according to how you use it. She says she remembers a comment a reader left at the end of an article on Apartment Therapy: "Don't change your habit, change your habitat." Williford says that helped her realize that it was OK to put a hamper in the living room, if that was where she was most likely to remove her socks. "I realized I can kind of choose to design my home around my life, instead of designing my life around my home."

You need an all-purpose cleaner, a disinfectant and a window cleaner, Williford says: That all-purpose cleaner will work on most surfaces in your home. The disinfectant will attack germs in places like inside the toilet or on the kitchen counter. And the window cleaner is formulated to make sure that it doesn't leave streaks or deposits.

She says you don't even need these products to be specialty label cleaners you can use vinegar (cuts through mineral deposits), baking soda (great for dissolving grease and oils), and dish soap (perfect for bathroom tiles or stained tubs).

A few microfiber cloths will do nicely, as well as a scrub brush, a mop and a vacuum or broom. She says you may also need a duster (or you can improvise with a sock!).

Williford also keeps handy a razor blade (to scrape off something that's stuck), a cocktail pick (to get to tiny crevices) and squeegee (for glass shower doors and windows).

Williford suggests starting with the kitchen and bathroom. "They're the most important rooms to clean and to clean properly," she says. Make sure you clean all counter tops, the front of the fridge and cabinets and even trash cans. Go clockwise so you don't miss any surfaces or furniture.

Another rule of thumb is to go top to bottom. So, for example, in the bedroom, clean the light fixtures and the fan before stripping the beds. Williford learned that lesson the hard way when she first started by taking off all the bedsheets. "All the dust would fall on my bare mattress!"

Make sure to dry clean before you wet clean. For example, you want to dust your blinds first before using your all-purpose spray. "And the reason for that is, if you start straight in with your wet cleaners and you haven't dusted that surface, you're going to end up getting all that gunk on your rag and you realize, 'oh, this rag is filthy' and you end up having to switch out rags more often. It's just really not efficient," Williford says.

Finally, sweep or vacuum the rugs and floors and then mop.

Williford says getting into a routine helps make deep cleaning less intimidating. Set a schedule for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks.

Daily tasks might include picking things up, cleaning kitchen surfaces, doing those dishes and cleaning the shower. Weekly tasks might include cleaning the bathroom, dusting surfaces all over your home and washing sheets and towels.

Nothing compares to the feeling of a squeaky clean home, Williford says. "When the kitchen's clean, it makes cooking that much easier. When the sheets have been washed, it makes getting to bed on time easier," she says.

A clean home can positively impact your health, your sleep and your hobbies. "A perfectly clean home really makes you feel like you can do anything!" she says.

The podcast version of this story was produced by Sylvie Douglis.

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White vinegar is extremely acidic, and that is what makes it such a good natural cleaner. It can dissolve stubborn watermarks, soap scum, and other nasty build-ups in no time at all and doesnt damage the environment. Dirt, dust and grime gather on your windows - indoors and outdoors - reducing natural light and blurring the view.Express.co.ukreveals how to clean your windows with white vinegar.

If you look at the eco-friendly window cleaning products on the market, lots of them will be made with white vinegar.

White vinegar is known for leaving your windows shiny and water-mark-free.

However, its important to note that while white vinegar has some antibacterial properties, it cant kill all bacteria and viruses it encounters.

For this reason, you should probably clean your windows with something stronger first and treat white vinegar as a finishing touch.

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Take a lint-free cleaning cloth or paper towel and rub the vinegar into the window in a circular motion.

Make sure you work quickly, as taking too much time can leave streaks.

Use a microfiber cloth to dry the window, but work in straight vertical lines from the top to the bottom rather than using a circular motion.

Dry the window as quickly as you can to avoid streaks

Dont use a tea towel or regular cloth, if you dont have a microfiber cloth you can simply use a kitchen towel or paper towel.

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A motorist disqualified for dangerous driving was caught on a road miles from home collecting equipment for his window cleaning business.

Paul Simon Campbell, 29, had been banned and given a suspended prison sentence last year after leading police on a high speed chase around Colwyn Bay.

But he ignored the three-year disqualification and was caught in his Renault van by Cheshire Police near Chester heading towards North Wales.

Today a judge at Caernarfon Crown Court said he had been "stupid" and activated part of his suspended sentence and gave him a further term for driving while disqualified. He must serve a total of five months and two weeks in prison.

The court heard Campbell had been caught on September 28, 2019 after going the wrong way around a roundabout and being pursued by police.

Last February, Caernarfon Crown Court heard Campbell admit dangerous driving. He was given a 12-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, and banned from driving for three years.

But today the same court was told that Campbell had been stopped by Cheshire Police on the A550 near Chester heading towards North Wales on September 27, 2020.

He told the officers he was disqualified and had no insurance.

Campbell, of Kensington Avenue, Old Colwyn, said he ran his own window cleaning business and was collecting second hand equipment.

He was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified, having no insurance and failing to comply with a suspended sentence order.

Sarah Yates, defending, said Campbell's behaviour had been "unimpressive" and he is extremely remorseful.

She said: "He was trying to start a window cleaning business. In doing so he made the silly mistake of driving his vehicle to pick up some equipment." He has two children and a stepchild to support.

The judge told Campbell he was turning his life around and had made progress towards being rehabilitated.

She jailed Campbell for four months of his original sentence and a further one month and two weeks for driving while disqualified. There was no separate penalty for driving without insurance.

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The Cleaning Robots market provides a detailed outlook on sales and trends forecast for 2020-2026:

As the world continues to deal with COVID-19, economies are moving into recession, under multiple adverse factors, the GDP of European and American countries in the second quarter suffered a historical contraction. At an annualized rate, the US GDP fell by 32.9% month on month, while the overall GDP of the euro zone fell by 12.1%.

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Cleaning Robots Marketplace Primary End-users: HomeOfficeOther

Cleaning Robots Market Segment according to Product Types: Floor Cleaning RobotsPool Cleaning RobotsWindow Cleaning RobotsLawn Cleaning Robots

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History Year: 2015-2019|Base Year: 2019|Estimated Year: 2020|Forecast Year 2020 to 2026

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By Deb Cabral| Special to the Observer-Dispatch

Woman cleaning grave markers is oddly satisfying

Alicia Williams started cleaning old grave markers as a hobby. Hundreds of markers later, she has thousands of online fans entranced by her technique.

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The bathroom can be one of the most germ-filled rooms in the house. Even when the room looks neat and orderly, germs can be lurking everywhere. Here are some strategies for giving the bathroom a good, old fashioned deep cleaning.

Start with the shower. Its best to start at the top with the showerhead. Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and place it over the showerhead, using a rubber band to hold it in place. Leaving it overnight, remove it in the morning and run the shower to rinse it. The showerhead should be as clean as a whistle. Clean the tub and tile with your bathroom cleaner of choice and wipe with a microfiber cloth. If you have a shower door(s), make a paste of baking soda and vinegar and rub the mix with a sponge on both sides of the door and inside the track. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour and rinse. Put the shower curtain and liner in the washing machine on delicate with detergent and a small amount of bleach. Spin dry both items on low. Clean the shower curtain rings by soaking them in the sink with dish detergent and a splash of bleach. Now your shower will be fresh and clean.

Tile, countertop, walls and ceiling. A build-up of soap and even dead skin cells can be on all of these surfaces. Gross, but true. Spray all of these areas with an all-purpose cleaner. Turn on the shower and run the water until it causes steam for at least five minutes. Then shut off the shower and leave the room, closing the door behind you. Let the steam do its work for at least 20 minutes. Then wipe down all surfaces with a clean cloth. Use a microfiber mop to reach the high spots.

Dont forget the grout. Grout is porous and can be a haven for bacteria. Using a toothbrush and bleach, scrub all the grout, especially those that may be discolored. Let the bleach sit for a few minutes and rinse with hot water. For those that do not like to use bleach, hot water and vinegar will do the trick too, but leave it on for at least an hour before rinsing. Open the window to keep fresh air coming into the room, if you choose to use bleach.

Save the best for last (not really!) the toilet. Pour a full cup of baking soda into the toilet and let it sit for 10 minutes. Using a toilet brush (my favorite is one that IKEA sells for $1.99), scrub and clean all areas of the toilet and then flush. Dont forget to clean the toilet brush. Poor bleach over a sink onto the brush works best, but if youd prefer not to use bleach, vinegar and hot water can be a suitable substitute. Using a Lysol wipe, clean the seat and all of the outer parts of the toilet, including the base. Then wash down with a rag with hot water and dry.

Wash the hand towels. Its best to wash your hand towels on the sanitizing setting, if your washing machine has that setting, especially during the pandemic. Replace hand towels every few days to avoid the spread of bacteria. Clean the towel bar as well.

Having a clean bathroom helps keep bacteria at bay and you and your family healthy!

Look for more tips from Deb in the Observer-Dispatch every Sunday and on her websites decluttercoachdeb.com and dceffconsult.com. You can follow her on social media and watch her TV show Organization Motivation! organizationmotivation.com.

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Growing out your beard for the new year doesn't mean that you have to go full scruff -- a beard trimmer can keep things even and clean up around the edges. Since I can't grow my own facial hair, I enlisted the help of my boyfriend, who's been proudly rocking a full beard since 2015, to come up with a list of the best beard trimmers for the job.

As the inventors of the first electric hair clippers, Wahl certainly knows what they're doing when it comes to grooming. This trimmer, which is adjustable to six positions between 1.5 and 13mm, comes with four interchangeable heads -- a precision detailer, a dual shaver, a stubble blade and a T-blade -- as well as six guides; three for stubble and three for precision trimming. The trimming blades are finely ground to produce finer teeth that give precise results for all trim lengths.

And with a single charge delivering three and a half hours of cutting time, this beard trimmer is the most low-maintenance of the bunch.

The Remington Vacuum Beard & Stubble Trimmer 6000 is for anyone who's ever unsuccessfully tried to clean up all of those little trimmed beard hairs around the sink, or for anyone who's been yelled at for those unsuccessful attempts.

With a high-velocity motor and fan blades, this beard trimmer has an adjustable length comb, 11 length settings from 2 to 18mm and a vacuum system that captures up to 95% of trimmed hairs as you cut. The stainless steel blades are also self-sharpening, so when you use the trimmer, it's like the first time, every time.

If you're rocking a short beard this Movember, the Brio Axis Beard and Hair Trimmer is for you. Designed for stubble and tight beards of up to 6mm, this ceramic-bladed trimmer is ideal for cutting straight lines and getting into difficult-to-navigate facial areas while eliminating the friction that causes bumps and razor burn.

It comes with three removable guards, a cleaning brush and lubricating oil for a smooth glide across your face.

If you're bearding on a budget, Gillette has you covered with their all-purpose Styler -- a trimmer, edger and shaver all in one.

The package includes three comb attachments (2mm, 4mm and 6mm) that you can use to customize your beard length and a shaving attachment that works with any Gillette 5-blade or SkinGuard razor refills, so when it comes time for a close shave again, you're ready to go. The trimmer itself is also waterproof and shower-safe.

Combining precision and portability, the Braun Beard Trimmer BT7240 is one of the most efficient, and fastest charging, beard trimmers out there -- just 1 hour of charging delivers 100 minutes of cordless trimming.

The trimmer comes with short-, medium- and long-beard trimming combs from 0.5 to 20mm and has a precision dial that lets you choose from 39 different length settings in 0.5 mm increments. It also has AutoSensing technology that reads your beard thickness 13 times per second and adjusts the power of its motor automatically to ensure an even trim without a lot of effort.

The Wahl Aqua Blade Rechargeable beard trimmer is a multi-purpose tool that you can use on a wet beard or in the shower. The grooming kit comes with 12 comb attachments that let you maintain beard lengths from 1.5 to 25mm, two precision detail attachments for sharp edging, and a nose trimming attachment for cleaning up rogue nose hairs. And everything is neatly packed into a soft travel case that you can take with you on the go.

Remington brings advanced technology into their Smart Beard Trimmer, an intuitive tool that memorizes your previous beard length settings and senses the level and thickness of your facial hair to adjust the motor and trimming speed as you trim.

The motorized comb is fully controlled by a digital touch screen and programmed with 175 different length settings that adjust in 0.1 mm increments from 0.4 mm to 18mm. And with its lithium power, it has cordless capabilities that last for 50 minutes after a full charge.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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