Here it is! We know you’ve been waiting all month to see what it will be! September’s coupon is good for one free staircase carpet cleaned with three rooms cleaned. Be sure and mention the coupon when you book your appointment. And you can do that by calling us at (615) 280-0232.
Just click and print and you are on your way to saving money in September!
If you are like me, laundry isn’t your favorite activity. Most of us can’t afford to hire someone else to do it (maybe one of these days!), so this Tuesday we’ve got a few tips to help you to make that necessary task just a little easier.
Guess it’s time to put my clothes away!
What do you do to make laundry an easy & fun task!
The kids are heading back to school and it’s, unfortunately, time to start thinking about homework again. Before school starts, work with your children to setup a “homework zone,” a place where they can focus on getting their assignments completed with little distraction. Here are some tips in creating your child’s space.
We at Taylor Home Solutions wish everyone a safe, fun, and successful school year!
We’ve posted our August coupon, so check it out on our monthly coupon page and below. This month, we’re cleaning your hallway carpet for free when you get three rooms cleaned. That’s a $14.99 value! You just need to click, print, and give the coupon to your technician when they arrive. You must present the coupon to get the discount!
And remember, we have a 15% referral discount too! If you tell a friend about our services and they book and complete an appointment, you’ll get a discount coupon in the mail! Just be sure they tell us who referred them!
We look forward to serving you this month!
Using a doormat can reduce the amount of soil and allergens that can be tracked into your home and onto your carpet. Make sure you have one at each doorway in your house for family and guests to wipe their feet on when they enter. It is especially important at the garage door to keep oils and other harsh products found in a garage off of your carpet and other flooring.
Not only can you have outdoor mats, but ones just inside the door are helpful too. And those can be vacuumed, and even laundered.
Additionally, it is helpful to have a shoe rack of some kind inside to prevent people from tracking additional dirt across your flooring. Check out this earlier post for some ways to store shoes!
If your carpets are already showing some signs of soil in high traffic areas, give us a call at (615) 280-0232 and we’ll get them looking great again.
This week, I am co-authoring this blog post with my friend Allyson with AllyFitness. So enjoy the creative collision as the world of simple living meets the world of fitness!
How many excuses can you come up with to avoid working out? Does not having enough time find itself at the top of that list? Today’s post gets you one step closer to having that time to get fit and healthy. It may seem silly to think about what you need in your gym bag, but having it packed properly and ready to go with you is important in making that workout experience positive and can save you time getting out of the house.
First things first – the bag. Make sure you have a gym bag that works the way you need it to. The best bag will have a separate compartment for shoes and sweaty clothes. If yours doesn’t, keep a plastic bag for those items on hand.
Here is a list of what we recommend you pack in your bag:
A pre-workout snack – like a banana, apple, string cheese, or small yogurt—is good to have on hand. Energy bars work, but real food is always better. Lara Bars or Luna Bars are good pre-workout snacks as well.
You’ll need a water bottle to stay hydrated. BPA-free or stainless steel are the safest for you.
Pack a towel for wiping the sweat off of you if your gym does not provide them.
MP3 player or Ipod – You need motivating music. Allyson doesn’t recommend reading while doing your cardio. It keeps you from getting to the intensity needed. If you like to catch up on reading when at the gym, get your books in mp3 format.
Personal hygiene items – Spa sandals for the shower, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, face lotion (Philosophy makes a three in one – shampoo, conditioner and body wash that rocks) and deodorant for sure. Don’t forget the toothbrush, lip balm, and hand sanitizer. To keep all of those things from rolling around in your bag, make sure to keep them contained in an appropriate toiletry kit like these.
Also recommended is having a dry pair of socks, “post workout” shoes that are cool and comfortable, and fresh underwear in case you don’t have time for a shower.
Finally, you should never go to the gym without a plan. Allyson recommends the BodyMinder exercise journal. It helps you set short and long term goals and plan workouts accordingly.
AllyFitness provides personal training solutions for real people. AllyFitness offers:
To learn more about AllyFitness, you can visit her website or email her for a consultation. She can also be reached at 615-491-1615.
And as always, if you are interested in creating systems that assist you in finding more time in your day, check out our professional organizing page for more information.
We all have things we value and want to hold onto and there’s nothing wrong with that! I 
suggest everyone invest in keepsake boxes for each family member. Jeff and I each have one for those things that are special to us that we want to keep.
What’s in mine? A few special birthday/anniversary cards, a purple plastic tiara from a trip with friends to see the Miss America pageant, a few special wedding invitations, etc. I actually have two boxes. In my last job I was the director of a community center, so I have a separate box for my time there. I worked with kids, so I have a lot of drawings, photos, and notes to cherish.
When selecting a box, consider the following:
There’s nothing wrong with holding onto special, sentimental items. Just remember to keep them stored appropriately, so you can cherish them for years to come!
Can you believe it’s July? That means it’s time for a new Taylor Home Solutions coupon! This month we’re offering a free carpet sanitizer application with a minimum of three rooms cleaned. Just click and print and hand to your technician when they arrive.
Call us at (615) 280-0232 to schedule your appointment.
You have several choices when it comes to cleaning your carpet. Namely, hiring a professional or doing it yourself. Shaw Floors says “Professional carpet cleaners are a great choice for your floor. Their cleaning equipment has more extraction power than the rental units available to individuals, and the carpet should dry more quickly. True professionals also understand the equipment, know the proper cleaning agents for the situation at hand, and recognize the differences in fibers and carpet construction.”
Other reasons to hire a professional:
Taylor Home Solutions uses a “hot water extraction” method of cleaning that is recommended by most carpet manufacturers. Hot water extraction, also known as “steam cleaning,” uses hot water and solutions to loosen and extract dirt and allergens from your carpet. Before the hot water extraction begins, we use a pretreament to help emulsify the soil in the backing of your carpet and break down the stains in the fibers. Additionally, we use a deep scrub method to bring the soil to the surface of the carpet for complete extraction.
Call us at (615) 280-0232 with your carpet cleaning questions and to set an appointment!
