tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:33:47 +0000sweeping dimensionslari diazlariza diazchicago cleaningchicagocleaning servicecleaning tipsjanitorialsweepingcleaningoak parkresidentialcommercialenvironmentally friendlymaid servicegreen benefitsallergenschicago home cleaningdustgreen cleaningnatural elementsservicetipsenvironmentold town cleaningchicago maid servicecommercial cleaninglarioldtowncleanlinessclothshouseoak park cleaningcustomermicrofiberold townspecial occasiontowelsairair plantsallergiescluttercommunicationcommunityde-cluttergreenmaidsmovingriver forestscorescorechicagoself-protectiontillandsiatillandsias2011B2PBartkowskiPilotadvocatecarol dougalceramicceramic tilech'icolumbia collegecupiddaviddiazdimensionsdr. robertsfacebookflatwareflowersfoundationgermsgoalshedy ratnerhouseholdinspirationalinterviewkenyakenya business internshiplisteningmaidmeg hermanmother's daymove-in/outnatureoxygenplantspolishingpost-constructionreciprocityriver forest cleaningself defenseself-improvementsterlingsterling silversuzukitestimonialstile floorstileswbdcwhite collar warrior"Making A Sweeping Effort To Make Life Less Stressful"http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)Blogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-3647928730156480793Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:53:00 +00002012-09-12T12:53:00.321-07:00chicago cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipscleanlinessclothsdustenvironmentlari diazlariza diazsweeping dimensionstipstowels Does anyone remember the housekeeping books of the 1950's? &nbsp;I wasn't around then. Not even close to a twinkle in my new born parent's eyes. &nbsp;Boy, it seems like a long time ago even though it wasn't. &nbsp;Anyways, back to the books. &nbsp;I read an article that the housekeeping books of the 1950's commonly recommended a rigorous cleaning regimen for middle-class homes. &nbsp;The http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/09/good-housekeeping-1950s-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-8188700126043293141Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:26:00 +00002012-09-06T12:26:00.593-07:00chicago cleaningcleaning serviceenvironmentally friendlygreen cleaninglari diazlariza diazmaid servicenatural elementsoak parkold town cleaningsweeping dimensionstowelsNo doubt that stone surfaces have become popular in homes within the last century. &nbsp;More homeowners are installing stone flooring, furniture, countertops, and vanity tops. &nbsp;More common stones we see often are marble, granite, limestone, slate, and travertine (a limestone). &nbsp;And even though these different types of stone call for different kinds of care and maintenance we're only http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/09/basics-care-cleaning-of-natural-stone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-7543489952560796680Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:30:00 +00002012-08-29T15:30:00.878-07:00chicago cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipsclothslari diazlariza diazsweepingsweeping dimensions Personally, I'm in love with claw-foot porcelain tubs. &nbsp;I think they embody old world charm and can positively change the look of any bathroom. &nbsp;Unfortunately, my bathtub is quite ordinary. &nbsp;Either way, porcelain enameled tubs and sinks no matter the style require some care. &nbsp; TIP #1 - &nbsp;Do not use abrasive cleansers to clean your tub. &nbsp;Abrasive cleaners can dullhttp://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/08/caring-for-your-porcelain-tubs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-1776937629822543540Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:26:00 +00002012-08-23T15:26:00.282-07:00airallergenschicago cleaningchicago home cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipscleanlinessclothsdustlari diazlariza diazmicrofibersweeping dimensions Finally!! &nbsp;Temperatures have dropped and we've been opening up our windows to enjoy the cool breeze only nature does so well. &nbsp;Our air conditioners (and wallets) sure needed this break. &nbsp;Unfortunately, with open windows and bountiful breezes come outside dust and allergens. &nbsp;The worst of it collects on our window screens, blinds and window sills. So let's get going and clean http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/08/peeping-dust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-3930780139193529226Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:30:00 +00002012-04-18T13:30:01.052-07:00chicago cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipscleanlinessdustenvironmentgreen benefitshouselari diazlariza diaznatural elementssweepingsweeping dimensionstips It happens to the best of us when we're on our way home from a busy day wondering what we're going to make for dinner the phone rings and after answering it we're suddenly in a panic to get home and perform a miracle. &nbsp;Our foot seems to suddenly press on the gas peddle as we weave in and out of lanes because company is coming over!! &nbsp;Dinner now is a distant memory. &nbsp;We are now http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/04/unexpected-house-guests.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-1609794810165611556Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:00 +00002012-04-16T07:30:01.949-07:00chicago cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipsenvironmentenvironmentally friendlygreengreen benefitsgreen cleaninglari diazlariza diazsweepingsweeping dimensionstipsSo, you're looking to dispose of cleaning products in a safe manner. &nbsp;Don't want the neighbors to call you out for burying hazardous materials in your backyard? &nbsp;Well, I'm here to help. &nbsp;If you no longer need a cleaning product and want to help save your backyard (the environment) the first thing you want to do is read the label for suggested disposal instructions. &nbsp;In an http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-on-disposing-cleaning-products.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-8115663076434829992Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-04-11T07:00:12.870-07:00allergenschicago cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipsenvironmentally friendlygreen benefitslari diazlariza diazsweeping dimensionsIf you have little ones around the house like we do, please take extra caution in where you store your cleaning equipment and products. &nbsp;Also be diligent about reading what the product label has to say before using it. &nbsp;Whenever possible, avoid using products that use the words corrosive, reactive or explosive, flammable, toxic, or poisonous. &nbsp;It is a very real scenario that too http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/04/beware-small-children-are-in-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-4356301777999179590Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-04-09T07:00:00.961-07:00allergenschicago cleaningcleaning tipsdustenvironmentally friendlylari diazlariza diazmicrofibernatural elementssweeping dimensionstips I'm curious...what's lurking in your cleaning closet? &nbsp;You don't have to spend an entire weekend or even an entire day cleaning your home. &nbsp;If you have the right tools and you know how to use them cleaning can be effortless even enjoyable. &nbsp;(I see those eyes rolling) &nbsp;It's true. &nbsp;Let's take a quick peek at what you have to clean your home with. &nbsp; First and for http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/04/right-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-6003017613942221258Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-04-06T07:00:01.290-07:00allergiescleaning servicecleaning tipscustomerdustenvironmentgermsgreen cleaninglari diazlariza diazmaidsnatural elementssweepingsweeping dimensions I thought it was cool when a little kid walked by our office and asked us what a germ was? &nbsp;In trying to explain what a germ was I ended up with more questions (from the little one) than I had answers. &nbsp;He walked away totally disgusted, and I'm not sure if it was my explanation or the fact that we clean up germs from homes and offices that grossed him out. In short, a germ is http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/04/whats-germ-storybook-tale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-3412815312079096120Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:26:00 +00002012-04-05T10:26:26.577-07:00In April 2011's SHAPE magazine, I found out that 44% of Americans stress levels have increased in the last five years. &nbsp;WOW! &nbsp;Taking the time out to breathe in clean air will definitely help us overcome some of the stresses. &nbsp;What I mean is: instead of breathing heavy try to relax and take in air slowly. &nbsp;According to Dr. Jeffrey Rossman, Ph.D., author of The Mind-Body Mood http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2012/04/breath-of-fresh-air.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-1948219395031963318Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:34:00 +00002011-10-17T12:34:39.622-07:00chicagocleaningdaviddiazenvironmentfoundationgreenlarimaidnatureservicesuzuki "Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social, and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of our deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles." - David Suzuki Looking for additional ways to bring environmentally sound products into your home, I came upon the website of David Suzuki, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, and wanted to share his quote http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/10/our-personal-consumer-choices-have.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-4684006335838063470Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:44:00 +00002011-10-03T13:44:57.550-07:00 WORKSHOP, COACHING &amp; NETWORKING EVENT Attention Current &amp; Potential Small Business Owners!!! &nbsp;A key to small business success is building relationships, knowledge and support. Join SCORE|Chicago on November 3rd for an opportunity to make new connections, and create new business opportunities. &nbsp;Take your small business to a new level of success by using SCORE resources and http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/10/save-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-7113634890634959070Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:20:00 +00002011-09-26T11:20:00.348-07:00chicago maid servicecleaningenvironmentally friendlyjanitoriallarilari diazlariza diaznatural elementsreciprocitysweepingsweeping dimensions<!--StartFragment--> So, I’m going to take a moment and vent just a tiny bit.&nbsp; It seems to me that not enough people believe in reciprocity especially when it comes to building relationships whether business or personal.&nbsp; It’s happened to me, you help out a fellow business owner or friend promote their business and what do you get in return, a cursory “thank you.”&nbsp; Well, I http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/09/reciprocation-golden-rule.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-2308517752047744617Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:14:00 +00002011-09-21T11:14:00.091-07:00carol dougalchicago home cleaningchicago maid servicecleaningcleaning servicecommunityhedy ratnerlari diazlariza diazmeg hermansweepingsweeping dimensionswbdc S. Carol Dougal &amp; Lari I. Diaz On September 15th, 2011 I had the honor of being one of five panelists for &nbsp;a WBDC's 25th Anniversary Entrepreneurial Women's Conference Panel Discussion. &nbsp;There were about 70 women who attended the "Launching Your Own Business: From Dream to Reality" discussion. &nbsp;You couldn't be in the room without feeling high levels of positive energy that http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/09/congratulations-hedy-ratner-carol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-6755341466816358320Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:58:00 +00002011-09-20T09:58:07.293-07:00chicago maid servicecleaning servicecleaning tipsenvironmentally friendlygreen benefitslarilari diazlariza diazsweepingsweeping dimensions<!--StartFragment--> Have you ever walked into a home were you felt comfortable and at peace by your surroundings?&nbsp; Definitely better than being in a home where it feels cold and unwelcoming. I ask because I’ve gone on a quest to find what makes a home comfortable, inviting, and relaxing.&nbsp; I’m searching for the ultimate gathering place where friends and family feel an unmistakable http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/09/7-tips-in-creating-comfortable-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-3936364863073581605Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:23:00 +00002011-09-06T10:23:00.121-07:00air plantsallergenschicago home cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipsgreen benefitslari diazlariza diaznatural elementssweeping dimensionstillandsiatillandsias Since posting the article "My New Obsession", I've received several inquiries on Tillandsia's. &nbsp;For this posting, I wanted to write a few fun facts on Tillandsia’s and how they differ from other plants. &nbsp;I hope this answers many of your questions or curiosities. &nbsp;;) Tillandsia's are named after the Swedish physician - Elias Tillands. Tillandsia's are members of the Bromeliad http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/09/fun-facts-about-tillandsias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-7042886409847743515Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:20:00 +00002011-08-29T11:21:18.978-07:00chicago home cleaningcleaning tipsclutterde-clutterdustenvironmentally friendlygreen benefitsgreen cleaninglari diazlariza diazmaid servicesweeping dimensionsAs much as I hate to admit it, September is here and its time for kids to start school. With the craziness of buying school supplies, meeting teachers, and working a regular job I thought it would be a good idea to share a few tips that may help keep you sane during this busy time. Make a checklist. &nbsp;Starting with all of the things that you would like to see cleaned almost immediately. http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/08/5-tips-to-make-cleaning-easier-during.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-1468426191810342225Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:21:00 +00002011-08-29T10:21:40.927-07:00air plantsallergenschicago home cleaningcleaning servicecleaning tipsgreen cleaninglari diazlariza diaznatural elementssweeping dimensionstillandsiatillandsias<!--StartFragment--> Earlier this year I stumbled upon a unique type of plant that by their shear unique appearances caught my eye.&nbsp; One of them I bought just because it looked like something you’d find on another planet. Tillandsia’s better know as air plants grow without soil or in typical plant containers and are easy to maintain – a huge plus in my book.&nbsp; Tillandsia’s absorb http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-new-obsession.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-6005113196118629413Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:04:00 +00002011-08-16T12:04:16.777-07:00B2Pchicago home cleaningcleaning servicedimensionsenvironmentally friendlygreen benefitsgreen cleaninglari diazlariza diazPilotsweepingsweeping dimensions&nbsp;&nbsp; When my ingenious assistant, Liliana, gave me a gift – a Pilot B2P (Bottle 2 Pen) pen I was a bit glum wishing it were chocolates or a new Kate Spade bag.&nbsp; A couple days later, I opened the package and started writing with my new B2P.&nbsp; I love it!&nbsp; It just glides on paper.&nbsp; The stylish design had me looking at the packaging for information.&nbsp; The B2P is the http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/08/product-spotlight-new-pilot-b2p.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-8993636421485839123Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:29:00 +00002011-07-25T10:29:57.236-07:00chicago maid servicefacebookinspirationaljanitoriallarilari diazlariza diazsweepingsweeping dimensionsWhat would you do today?... If you really weren't afraid?... If you weren't worried?... If you weren't unsure?... What would you do today if you knew you couldn't fail?. I read this on a facebook site - &nbsp;"People Who Inspire Us." &nbsp;Check out his site, some of the quotes really tend to inspire you, and make you think. &nbsp;http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/07/quote-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-8121788666202387608Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:54:00 +00002011-04-18T11:54:34.714-07:00chicago cleaningchicago home cleaningchicago maid servicecommercial cleaningjanitoriallariza diazoak park cleaningriver forest cleaningsweeping dimensions<!--StartFragment--> Why is it that when we’re told to do something that will be beneficial to us, and accept it to be true, that oftentimes we choose to avoid it? The voice that only we can hear tells us that we’ll start… someday.&nbsp; We’re told that by eating lighter portions of our favorite foods and exercising on a regular basis that we’ll lose weight, build stronger muscles and live http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/04/is-your-comfort-zone-really-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-177935556394146836Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +00002011-03-18T20:54:19.723-07:00chicagochicago cleaningcleaning tipsinterviewlarilari diazmaid servicescorescorechicagosweeping dimensionsI had a great deal of fun being interviewed by Mark Goodman, SCORE Chicago business mentor, on March 17th. &nbsp;I wanted to provide the link so you can check it out. &nbsp;SCORE is a non-profit organization that's dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business in the US. &nbsp;I have the great honor of being a part of SCORE Chicago providing free http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/03/interview-lari-i-diaz-owner-sweeping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-1414684074328114957Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:33:00 +00002011-03-18T16:33:47.124-07:00chicago cleaningcolumbia collegedr. robertsmaid servicescorescorechicagosweeping dimensions<!--StartFragment-->It has been a great experience in returning to the classroom – this time as a speaker, and not a student.&nbsp; I was invited to speak to Dr. Roberts’ class at Columbia College on the perils of entrepreneurship and the benefits of utilizing programs that SCORE offers to budding entrepreneurs and those looking to expand an already successful business.&nbsp; Some of the http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/03/day-at-columbia-college.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-8954255077233976877Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:28:00 +00002011-02-14T14:12:35.484-08:00Are you the type of person who doesn’t believe in the power of networking?&nbsp; Meeting people you’ve never met can be nerve racking. It’s something like going on a first date. There are butterflies in your stomach, and you find yourself at a loss of words when you meet another for that first time. Think about it.&nbsp; You plan on going out for an entire week if not an entire month.&nbsp; You http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/02/dating-and-networking-similar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873852717654174730.post-4558723248850877549Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:42:00 +00002011-02-11T16:42:50.576-08:00allergenschicago cleaningcleaning tipscleanlinesscluttercupidde-clutterdustflowershouseholdsweepingsweeping dimensions<!--StartFragment--> Cleaning is one of those chores you would love to hate.&nbsp; You can get dirty and messy during the process but when it’s all done there’s always a huge sigh of relief and a sense of calm. Yes. I am talking about cleaning and it is true that when you walk into a room you just cleaned, sometimes there is no greater sense of tranquility and accomplishment.&nbsp; Calm http://sweepingdimensions.blogspot.com/2011/02/do-you-love-to-clean-3-cleaning-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sweeping Dimensions)5