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Just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the House Cleaning Blog – May your holiday be full of family and fun.

We have much gratitude for you!

A steam carpet cleaner is a cleaning tool purported to clean just about anything. Vacuum cleaners are also touted to clean just as efficiently and effectively. What many people would like to know is if it is okay to replace a vacuum cleaner with a steam carpet cleaner for all things?

While both are efficient cleaning tools, one should not be replaced. They do clean but they also have their individual functions. A vacuum cleaner is supposed to be used first to get rid of dust, sediments, mud or anything specks in your carpet or on any floor surface.

Steam carpet cleaner is used for sanitizing your home. This is responsible for getting rid of deep-seated dirt and grime and for getting rid of all sorts of household germs and bacteria. If you have this in your cleaning tools, you can be assured that your children can play on the floor without worrying about contamination.

Although a steam cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner and a vacuum cleaner is also that, one should not go without the other. Unless you find a way to get rid of dirt and mud on carpet, you can go without vacuum cleaners. You can just dust it off using a broom and just follow it up with a steam cleaning action.

Another option is to choose a steam cleaner with various brush heads included. There are brush heads that can steam clean specific things to remove the solid objects first such sand before it steams it.

Some people complain that steaming something soaks it through completely and using this kind of tool is kind of messy-which is kind of ironic considering that it is supposed to clean. If you have such a complain and you are contemplating on just using vacuum cleaners, why not just get a steam machine that produces less moisture. It produces what we can call as a “dry steam”. It still kills common household germs and unseen threats without soaking your carpet or your floor wet.

If I were you, I’d get both. But if you have the budget for only one machine, you should seriously consider investing in a steam carpet cleaner. A good brand should include various brush heads for various purposes. A good brand also need not be expensive it can be cheap but it still has the most reliable features and functions. So get your own steam cleaner now and start having a cleaner and fresh-smelling home minus the germs.

House Cleaning Blog wanted to make sure and thank our veterans today -

It is important to our industry that people hire house cleaners and we are thankful that you do. The house cleaning industry has had a tough year with the housing downturn – but you have been there to help and we thank you for that.

From all the local house cleaning companies we give you thanks for your participation in our industry!

We hope you have an amazing month and enjoy this month of gratitude.

Throwing a fun and informal Thanksgiving party is as easy as pumpkin pie. By following our tips you can host a holiday celebration that your family and friends will be talking about for years to come.

First things first:

Settle upon how you want throw your informal Thanksgiving party. Are you going to have a buffet where people can gather around the TV and watch football or Thanksgiving movies, or do you want a sit down dinner where everyone gathers around the table to say grace and rejoice in the holiday.

Second: Decide upon a menu.

Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and pies galore is a traditional Thanksgiving menu. At times when you are serving a large crowd adding in a spiral sliced honey ham and including plenty of mouth watering appetizers will stretch you food supply.

Third: Shop, Shop and Shop some more.

If you plan ahead and start early this does not have to be stressful. Start by deciding are you serving on fine china, every day dishes or paper plates. If you are going for the paper plates spring for Thanksgiving themed plates, napkins and cups. This will lend to the festive feel of the day and make for an easy Thanksgiving clean up.

Next write up a shopping list for your Thanksgiving meal. Be sure to include spices, butter, milk and sugar. These are all items that are usually on hand but often in limited supply. To confirm this point think about the last time you ran to a convenience store on Thanksgiving, how many husbands were standing their with scowls on there faces purchasing butter and milk. Football is still mighty important to the non-chefs in the family.

Fourth: Start Cooking.

Start a day or two ahead of time assembling the casseroles and stuffing. Even pie can be made a day ahead and still be Thanksgiving fresh for the big day. If you are serving a very large crowd ask your guests to each bring a side dish or pie. They usually are happy to help and it makes your day easier.

Remember to thaw your turkey. Thanksgiving starts with a ‘t’ and so does turkey. So start early and make sure you turkey is thawed and ready for cooking on the big day.

Finally: Lay out the party.

If you are serving buffet style a quick tip is to set up a table in the living room for appetizers and snacks. This way your guests can catch every minute of the big Thanksgiving Day game while enjoying your homemade delights.

Then set up the dinning room table with the main course. This gives you plenty of room for your guests to mingle around the food.

Always remember to relax. Thanksgiving should be fun; you’re with your family and friends enjoying wonderful food and company.

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