With the first case of monkeypox hitting Boston Public Schools, health and school officials are following careful steps to keep the situation controlled and the community calm.

The district is working in partnership with Boston Public Health Commission, BPS said in a statement Monday, and in line with CDC guidance.

Since most of the virus has been spread among adults ages 20-49 through sexual or intimate contact, the risk of monkeypox outbreaks in primary schools is low, though higher education institutes — like other congregate living settings — are at higher risk.

To further reduce the risk of an outbreak, the CDC recommends following typical health practices like staying home when sick, providing adequate hand-washing supplies, practicing regular cleaning and disinfecting, providing ill children with private space and keeping personal protective equipment available.

If there are cases confirmed, guidelines state, schools should rigorously clean and disinfect impacted buildings, assist contact tracing to notify exposed individuals and distribute prevention information to the school community.

Exposed children and adolescents should be monitored for symptoms for 21 days. Students who develop symptoms at school should be given a mask, cover any rashes and be picked up by a caregiver to be taken for medical assessment.

More information can be found on the CDC’s FAQ page regarding monkeypox in schools.

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Major spoilers ahead of The Cleaning Lady season 2 premiere

The Cleaning Lady season 2 premiere, “Sins of the Father,” dropped us into the aftermath of Marco taking Luca from Thony. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long to find out whether or not her husband would be successful in taking their son back to the Philippines.

With Garrett’s help, Thony was able to prevent Marco from leaving the country. The two had chased him to the airport in the hopes of being able to put Luca back in Thony’s custody. Unfortunately, she couldn’t prevent Marco from running off with the child again.

All Thony was left with was one of Luca’s stuffed animals, proving that the two had been at the airport and she did actually hear her son calling for her. It seems Marco took Luca in an effort to force Thony to go back home with him. Yes, this does mean he used Luca as a bargaining chip which is unsavory, but it also serves as a contrasting parallel to when she took Luca from him.

While the circumstances were different considering Thony felt she couldn’t wait any longer for Marco’s visa to come in when Luca was getting sicker, the fact of the matter is, this couple haven’t been good to one another. After all, Thony snuck out under the cover of night and Marco only found out because he woke up.

Communication is not their strong point and this proved fatal in “Sins of the Father.”

Does Thony get Luca back in The Cleaning Lady season 2 premiere?

Yes, Thony did get Luca back before the premiere ended. However, it came at the cost of Marco’s life. He’d warned her to come alone to the motel where he was staying with Luca, but Fiona and her son, Chris, tagged along anyway.

When the situation between Thony and Marco got heated, it was Fiona and Chris who were there to defend her. But when Chris stepped in, his uncle grabbed him. Furious, the teen shoved him off. The momentum from the push sent Marco tumbling down the motel stairs. He died on impact when his head met the ground.

So, while Thony does have her son back, Fiona’s is about to experience a tremendous amount of guilt when all he wanted was to return his beloved cousin home safely.

Stay tuned to Hidden Remote for more The Cleaning Lady news and coverage! New episodes of season 2 air Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. Next day streaming is available on fox.com and Hulu.

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Atlanta Air Experts helps thoroughly clean and inspect the HVAC systems for potential issues. The technicians also help in finding solutions to the issues.

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Alpharetta, GA — (ReleaseWire) — 09/16/2022 — Atlanta Air Experts is a certified and insured company renowned for offering HVAC duct cleaning and home disinfection in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. They even offer mold remediation and restoration solutions for residential and commercial facilities.

HVAC systems have to be cleaned from time to time. Suppose a visual inspection indicates excessive particulate debris or microbiological growth on any interior surfaces of an HVAC system. In that case, getting it cleaned as soon as possible is crucial. Atlanta Air Experts can perform a thorough visual inspection that aids in understanding the condition of the HVAC unit both before and after a cleaning procedure. The most common problems that require cleaning and restoration include deteriorated fiberglass insulation that contaminates the air supply, high amounts of particulate debris from supply ducts, and visible microbiological contamination. In all these situations, the source or cause of particulate contamination or microbiological proliferation must be determined correctly before system cleaning. Homeowners can always trust Atlanta Air Experts to identify the key sources of contamination in their HVAC system and handle the matter competently.

Over time, Atlanta Air Experts has established its name as one of the most trusted providers of HVAC duct cleaning in Cumming and Atlanta, Georgia. They use powerful HEPA Negative Air Machines and gas motor vacuums to generate enough vacuum power. They are onboard air compressors that are subsequently connected to powerful agitation tools for breaking the debris loose inside the vents. Atlanta Air Experts often use chemical sanitizers or biocides to clean specific HVAC system components, such as the heating or cooling coils. This company always ensures to use of products that are EPA-approved.

To get in touch with Atlanta Air Experts, people can give them a call at (678) 436-8288.

About Atlanta Air Experts
Atlanta Air Experts offers HVAC cleaning and mold remediation solutions. They primarily cater to people across Duluth, Dunwoody, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Decatur, Cumming, Johns Creek, Buckhead, and nearby areas.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/atlanta-air-experts-offers-proficient-services-for-hvac-duct-cleaning-in-cumming-and-atlanta-georgia-1363593.htm

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If you can’t get your booster shot right away or at all, there are still many ways you can avoid contracting COVID-19 this fall or winter. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available (via Mayo Clinic). Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and clean and disinfect surfaces you touch often. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow. Finally, if you are sick, stay home from work or school and avoid close contact with other people.

In addition, there are several things you can do to protect yourself if you are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (via The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Stay informed and know your risks by reputable websites for updates on COVID-19 and its risk factors. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting a flu shot and other vaccines to keep your immune system strong. Avoid large crowds, especially if they are indoors, and wear a mask inside if you need to be out and about.

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Several homes on a Massachusetts street had to be evacuated Monday when a military explosive was found by a cleaning crew, authorities said.

The home where the ordinance was found, on Wood Drive in Essex, had been recently sold, according to the Essex Police Department. A crew was cleaning it when the unknown ordinance was found inside.

The suspicious item was reported to police and firefighters about 10:33, a.m., and a Massachusetts State Police bomb squad was brought in. They ordered the area to be evacuated out of an abundance of caution, including about six homes, police said.

Police didn’t share what the specific kind of ordinance found was.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2022 / Your spaces are a reflection of how your life is. A neat house or room aligns with a neat life or state of mind. Sometimes, cleaning and achieving the perfect order for your house can be difficult. Also, once you have your house perfectly clean, maintaining it can be a challenge as well. G’s Cleaning is here to help you to always have your spaces as clean and neat as possible.

G’s Cleaning is a luxury interior cleaning company. They clean from carpets to sofas, floors, and also provide housekeeping services. Their success has allowed them to work for some social media influencers like Lisa Jacobs, Lindsi Lane and Arielle Charnas. Additionally, they work hand in hand with recognized designers like Josh Goldfarb, Michelle Gerson, Cara Woodhouse and Kelly Rosen.

Their clientele are people who want excellent and reliable service. Being a luxury interior cleaning, there are clients who have custom made pieces in their houses that are not only expensive but they hold a special emotional meaning. In this sense, they require a special service that will clean their pieces and leave it as if it was new. And that’s what G’s Cleaning is an expert on.

George Mazreku, founder and CEO of the company, got his idea from his mother, who worked for many years as a cleaning lady in the US. He knew how she made people happy after she was done cleaning a home. He knew that if he could implement that work and detail into his craft he could build on it and deliver the same satisfaction.

George’s story is one of hard work and dedication. “I was born in Kosovo. I came to the US in 1995 as a Refugee of War from Kosovo. We had nothing, literally. It was all left behind. I grew up in Forest Hills, Queens. I watched my mother and father work everyday to provide somewhat of a decent life. My mother was a housekeeper for 20 years and my father a Building Superintendent. I was mopping floors at 12 years old. Typical immigrant life lived. I can say that none of this was handed to me with a silver spoon” shares George about his past story and what inspired him to open G’s Cleaning.

After seeing his parents work so much and so hard for others, cleaning their houses, he realized people did not always show much respect to them because of what they do. George is here to change that with G’s Cleaning. He is showing that this job has more to it. It offers an extraordinary cleaning service that nobody else is used to.

In the future, the business is looking to start a Youtube channel to showcase the work they do, the homes they clean and the people they work for. Making what they do more visual goes along with recognizing more how valuable it is. Additionally, they are working on new products for their cleaning line.

Find out more about G’s Cleaning services and products to have your house and life as impeccable as possible here.

CONTACT:

Paula Henderson
561-768-4444
[email protected]

SOURCE: G’s Cleaning

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Monday, 12 September 2022, 4:45 pm
Article: NexDo

When the days start getting brighter, and the weather
turns warmer, it lifts your mood and really puts a spring in
your step (pun intended!).

It’s also the time of year
when you’ll feel the urge to roll up your sleeves, open up
your windows to let some fresh air in and start cleaning up
your home.

Now, that’s not to say that you haven’t
kept your home clean through the winter, but closed doors
and windows tend to trap a lot of dust and dirt
inside.

The Reason Why Spring Cleaning Is So
Important

Aside from the significance the term
‘spring cleaning’ holds in our society, it’s also the time
when we can take stock of all the annual maintenance work
that our home needs – and get it done!

This also
creates an excellent opportunity to get rid of all the dirt
and dust piled up in the corners of your home.

When
Is The Perfect Time To Start Spring Cleaning?

In the
past, spring cleaning used to be a long, tiring day of
cleaning.

However, with changing times and busier
schedules, it’s best to split these tasks up over a couple
of days to ensure you get the best out of your spring
cleaning.

As a rule of thumb, when the weather gets
warmer, it’s the perfect time to open up the windows, let
the sun in and get to work.

Okay, So Where Do I
Start?

In the same way, you wouldn’t undertake a big
project at work without a plan, nor should you tackle your
spring cleaning. Before you begin, write down a list of
tasks that need to be completed, and then decide which ones
to tackle first.

So, here’s a quick start guide to
getting your house cleaned!

1. Make a
   plan: First things first, map your home into zones.
   Start with the rooms that you use the most. For instance,
   since you most likely use your kitchen often, get started
   here first.
2. Stop procrastinating:
   Don’t put things off. Make yourself accountable to someone
   so that you have to get things done.
3. Start
   with the most challenging and largest tasks first:
   Once you get the most daunting tasks out of your way, it
   will motivate you to finish the smaller and more manageable
   tasks so that you can complete your spring cleaning as
   efficiently as possible! What’s more, the tasks that are the
   most difficult are also the ones that make the most
   noticeable visual changes first – think, get rid of all the
   clutter on your tabletops.
4. Don’t compare
   yourself to anyone else: Just because your
   neighbour cleaned their home up last week, or your colleague
   did it all in one day, it doesn’t mean that you should allow
   it to bring you down. Keep in mind that all that is
   important is that you are ultimately satisfied with your
   home cleaning.

To ensure that you put your time
and effort to good use and your home looks brand new, here
are a few of our top tips!

• Declutter,
  declutter, declutter!

As you’re
clearing up around your home, take a minute to ascertain
which items you use daily, which ones you rarely use, and
which you never really use.

Then go about reorganising
and getting rid of the things that you no longer
need.

Contrary to popular belief,
natural, homemade cleaning solutions (like vinegar, baking
soda, lime juice etc.) are just as effective as store-bought
chemical ones. When using these natural products, you are
able to disinfect surfaces and even add a great smell to
those areas too!

Of course, if you have very
hard-to-remove stains, you must use a cleaner that suits
your needs.

Begin dusting and cleaning from
the top floor (or from the tops of cupboards) and work your
way down. That way, all the dirt and grime falls to the
bottom, where you clean up at the very
end.

• Make sure you have everything on
  hand.

Before you start cleaning, ensure
you have all the cleaning solutions and tools you need for
each area within easy reach. That way, you won’t have to
waste your energy walking around, and you won’t risk
tracking dirt and grime to various other rooms of your
home.

Also, if you use a cordless vacuum, ensure that
you have it charged before you begin using it – so that it
doesn’t die on you mid-clean!

Empty out dust bags
outside your home so that all the gunk accumulated in your
vacuum’s dust bag stays out of your home for
good!

The Best Way To Maintain Your Spring
Cleaning

The worst thing that could happen is that
you spend all this time cleaning up, only to have your
efforts go in vain. Before you know it, your neat and tidy
home has returned to looking like it did before – almost as
if you never cleaned at all!

This usually happens
because your regular life takes hold, and you’re likely to
forget what you should do to maintain your home.

To
avoid this from happening, here’s what you can
do:

1. When you are reorganising each room, remember
   what you use it for and how you and your family use it. For
   instance, if you usually use your coffee table to keep
   important bills (and not coffee table books and decor), then
   you should do so.
2. You should also keep in mind the
   storage requirements of each room and plan it out
   accordingly.
3. Finally, you should try to wipe down
   surfaces, vacuum and mop floors and also make sure you air
   out your house regularly. In doing so, you’re sure to keep
   your home in tip-top condition!

And, if all else
fails, you can always call in a professional cleaning
service to keep up with the regular maintenance for your
home. All you need to do is book your service and remember
to let them know about your particular needs and if there
will be any pets or young children at home during the
cleaning.

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For more than two decades Michael and Sherri Hayes have been cleaning the Flathead Valley’s laundry.

As the owners of Imperial Dry Cleaners and Laundromat, they’ve provided service for customers looking to wash T-shirts at the laundromat but they’ve also accommodated special requests like when they cleaned an $8,000 suit separately from other garments. To them, it’s all about serving their customers.

“We treat people nice — it’s really what it’s all about,” Michael says. “And we have the best customers. We think of everyone as a VIP.”

When the couple purchased the Kalispell business 22 years ago, neither had any idea how to run it. At one point, they also owned three convenience stores, but now own just Michael’s on U.S. 93 and Meridian Road.

“We bought the dry cleaners because we had been customers for many years and thought we should buy it,” he said simply.

Using their background in the hospitality industry, they both applied hard work in learning and running their businesses. They say customers at the laundry mat are often there weekly and some come to the convenience store more than once per day so they’ve learned the importance of treating customers well.

The couple met when both were working at the former Outlaw Inn. Sherri grew up in Kalispell and Michael is originally from Butte where he also managed a hotel.

“We knew about the hospitality industry and that transferred well,” he said. “That’s the reason we have made it.”

Primarily running the dry cleaning business, Sherri has been hands-on from the beginning. When the employee who handled the dry cleaning portion of the business quit she learned on the spot how to run the dry cleaning machine. They’ve worked, with the help of their staff and family members, in every piece of the business, even repairing washers and dryers themselves when needed.

“I didn’t know anything about it,” she said of the beginning. “It was tough from the first day – I was pretty much reliant on the other staff and wondered what we did we get ourselves into.”

TODAY THE business often sees 1,000 pieces move through it a day for cleaning and hundreds of pounds of laundry for washing and folding — all done by hand. The business also includes locations in Evergreen and Bigfork.

They both credit the staff, which now totals 25, including several of whom have been with them for more than 10 years, for their hard work. They say training employees and watching them grow to move on to other jobs has been a rewarding experience.

It was also those employees who were their focus when they made the switch to an environmentally friendly dry cleaning process using organic and biodegradable solvents, along with working to conserve water, electricity and natural gas. Not to mention their six children and six grandchildren, as Micheal notes, “Our kids all drink the same water.”

Throughout the years though there have been some long days and tears shed in the process, Sherri says beyond running the business there is satisfaction that comes in the day-to-day task of cleaning garments.

“It’s a challenge,” she said of trying to get a stain out. “There’s a lot of different chemicals that you can use, but you can’t mix them. So you have to figure out what’s going to work and that feels good when you get it out.”

“We’ve mastered our craft,” Michael notes with satisfaction.

Sometimes they are assisting people after a tragedy — cleaning multiple items that have been damaged in a fire or flood.

“That can be heart-breaking,” Michael said. “You’re working hard to clean a stuffed animal because a mom wants to get it back to their little one.”

THOUGH IT hasn’t always been easy, it’s been the socialization of the business that Sherri has enjoyed including making connections with customers. They say it’s not uncommon for regular customers to bring in treats for the staff.

“We’ve had some of the same customers since day one,” she said. “One woman who is 102 and lives on Foy’s Lake comes in regularly to wash her laundry because she’s concerned about using the washer in her home because it might affect the lake.”

Providing laundry service for blankets and sleeping bags that don’t fit in home machines is a common part of their service. They say about a third of their customers have a washer and dryer, but are waiting on repairs for their home machine.

Some of the more interesting items that come through the door for cleaning have been Civil War uniforms, a Smokey Bear costume and several Santa Claus suits.

They steam press a lot of wedding dresses and work to clean the mud out of the gowns after the ceremony – it’s one of the most challenging garments to clean, they say, noting that the dresses aren’t necessarily made in a way that’s designed to be passed down, but holds sentimental value to the bride.

“We got one dress from a wedding in Glacier Park that was covered in mud all over the lace and pearls,” Micheal recalled. “We did the best we could to clean it.”

As the Flathead Valley has become a place for destination weddings that portion of their business has increased.

“We get hit really hard in the summers with all the weddings,” Sherri said.

The couple recently sold the dry cleaning and laundromat business, and while they’re still helping with the transition to the new owners they’ve already begun reflecting on what the business has meant.

“Kalispel has been good to us,” Michael says.

Features Editor Heidi Desch may be reached at 758-4421 or [email protected]

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The following items were taken from Glenview Police Department reports, news releases and records. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE

Joseph Serr, 48, of the 100 block of south Fairlane Avenue in Elmhurst was charged with felony criminal damage to property Sept. 14. He was arrested after an investigation of an incident Dec. 26 in the 2900 block of Patriot Blvd. He was held for a bond hearing.

DUI

Emilia Hawkinson, 42, of the 5800 block of North Oriole Avenue in Chicago was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage Sept. 9. She was arrested after a traffic stop in the 9400 block of Waukegan Road. She was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County court Oct. 22 in Skokie.

Jinola Zandanga, 24, of the 9700 block of Sumac Road in Des Plaines was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper parking on a roadway Sept. 10. She was arrested after a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Central Road. She was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County court Oct. 21 in Skokie.

BATTERY

Christopher Ray, 27, of the 700 block of West Liberty Road in Wheaton was charged with battery, obstructing and assault Sept. 10. He was arrested after an incident in the 1700 block of Greenwood Road. He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County court Oct. 22 in Skokie.

ASSAULT

Lezly Hernandez Beltran, 36, of the 0-100 block of North Branch Road in Northfield was charged with assault Sept. 14. She was arrested after an investigation of an incident in the 0-100 block of North Branch Road. She was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in Cook County court Oct. 11 in Skokie.

THEFT

Bessie Ortega, 34, of the 1200 block of North 30th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged with retail theft Sept. 11. She was arrested after the investigation of an incident July 17 in the 2200 block of Willow Road. She was held for a bond hearing and multiple arrest warrants from outside jurisdictions. She is scheduled to appear in Cook County court Oct. 4 in Skokie on the Glenview charge.

A Skokie resident reported an unknown individual or individuals stole medication from a bag while at a business in the 1400 block of Milwaukee Avenue Sept. 4.

A Chicago resident reported a cleaning service they hired to clean their prior home in the 1800 block of Tower Drive stole a box containing eight watches from the former home Aug. 31.

A representative of a retail business in the 600 block of Milwaukee Avenue reported a man entered the store, took merchandise and left without paying Sept. 6.

BURGLARY

A Gurnee resident reported an unknown individual or individuals stole the catalytic converter vehicle from their vehicle while it was parked in a lot in the 1400 block of West Lake Avenue Sept. 9.

FORGERY

A Glenview resident reported Sept. 6 personal checks were intercepted in the mail and cashed in a different name.

A representative of a retail business in the 3700 block of Willow Road reported three men entered the store and tried to purchase cards and other merchandise with fraudulent cash Sept. 6.

A Glenview resident reported Sept. 6 personal checks were intercepted in the mail and cashed in a different name.

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Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Many came out for the WWAY Home and Outdoor Living Show this weekend at Independence Mall in Wilmington.   

Vendors at the expo on Saturday provided all you needed for your home including realtors, landscapers, roofers, HVAC, boat & RV, mortgage brokers, interior designers, and so much more.  

The WWAY weather team was there as well programming weather radios as we progress into peak hurricane season.  

Jim Porch is the owner of Floor Coverings International which was the title sponsor for the event. 

Porch was thrilled with the turnout and vendor Anelise Andreas told us more about the unique services her business has to offer.  

“The crowd out here is tremendous today. People everywhere. So, it has really been successful for us.” 

“Cleaning for a reason is a non-profit organization that provides free cleaning for battling cancer.” 

Vendors and organizers say overall, it was a great success.  

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