HOMEOWNERS Cleaning Tips (NAPSA)—Cleaning up after a party, entertaining guests or sim- ply eating dinner with the family doesn’t have to be a chore. Try these simpletips: Clean efficiently. Finish one room before moving on to the next. Workleft to right and top to bottom to avoid repetition and to keep from spreading dust. Cleaning a room from left to right can help keep you from spread- ing dust and dirt. Use certified professionals. Whena cleaning service comes to your home, you deserve the highest caliber of professionalism.It is a good idea to use certified professionals for carpet, rug, hard surface or upholstery cleaning. Do research. Before hiring professionals, confirm their licensing, insurance and certification in the type of service to be performed. Also, get an estimate and receive a written contract or invoice con- firming the total amount and any guarantees. The abovetips are from experts at the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (ICRC). To locate IICRC- Certified Firms in the area, visit www.certifiedcleaners.org or call 1800-835-4624.
