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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 3, 2008 - 13 SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 159 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE, ON L6J 1N1 Oakville (905) 844-9232 Burlington (905) 681-4035 Mississauga (905) 798-7527 Fax (905) 845-1634 Web: www.spriggs.ca p gg E-mail: info@spriggs.ca p gg CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES 481 North Service Rd. W. A4, Oakville, ON Ashley Johnson 905-847-2210 Q: Now that the boating season is starting, what are the licensing rules? operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes have proof of competency on board at all times. These requirements are being phased in over ten years. As of September 15, 1999 all operators born after April 1, 1983 must carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. As of September 15, 2002, all operators of craft, under 4 metres (13 feet) in length, including personal watercraft must carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. As of September 15, 2009 all operators will be required to carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. It would be prudent to carry at least liability coverage on your boat. Always talk with your broker about this. "For past questions and answers in Ask the Professionals, please contact us." Q: How do you clean ceramic tile and linoleum floors? floors: Vacuum a regular basis and A: Ceramic tileshiny. Mop floorsand mop onwater or just a dash ofthey will stay clean and with clear floor cleaner. Be sure to change the water when it gets cloudy. Too much product or dirty water will make floors dull or sticky. If there's a heavy build up use a soft white backed nylon sponge or a soft bristle brush to scrub the floor. Our professional cleaners wash most floors by hand, cleaning and drying a small area at a time. Linoleum floors: regular vacuuming is the best way to maintain the finish. Then damp mop with plain water or add just a drop of floor cleaner. If the floor has some tough spots to clean, use a white, nylon backed scrub sponge. This will keep soil from wearing away the surface. However, if time and traffic eventually dull the glossy layer, you may want to add floor finish to restore the shine. Choose any good commercial floor polish or try a self-polishing floor finish available from a janitorial supply store. Always read directions very carefully before applying these products to any surface. Traffic areas may need finish applied more often than the rest of the floor. It's a good idea to keep doormats at all the entrances to your home, as they will catch much of the dirt that could eventually damage your floors.. For more information please contact merry maids of Oakville at 905-847-2210. Cleaning Solutions Todd Osmond ~Owner A: As per the Pleasure Craft rules, it is required that Ask Your Expert! Carpet Stain Removing and Cleaning to Q: Is carpet sink for allergy-causing Q I've triedwitharemove the salt stains from my carpets little success. Any suggestions? substances? Pick up some distilled vinegar and a soft scrub A: A brush. Rub in and blot with a white towel and This is true as stated. The critical point, however, is often missed. Carpet holds allergen-causing substances tightly and, as it'sa gone.keeps allergens from becoming airbourne, minimizing result, Your carpets may smell like vinegar forthe level of allergens in the breathing zone.worth it. a couple of days, but it's well This translates to lower exposure potential. The allegens held by carpet's Will steam cleaning damageallow more material to filter like properties of the carpet to my carpets? be removed from the air. Regular cleaning and vacuuming No, hot water extraction is the method mattresses, carpet & upholstery will remove allergens, preferred by most carpet manufacturers. ItItis including dust mite feces - a known source of allergen. is consideredtoto be the best method of removing important use the proper type of vacuum and have the carpets cleaned regularly to minimize re-suspending allergens. embedded soil and other contaminants like salt. Q A Merry Maids of Oakville Nominated for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence Call Us, You'll Be Amazed! Hopedale Shopping Centre Suite 220, 2nd Floor Dr. Rosenblat D.D.S. 905-827-0301 Q: A: Do I need to be concerned about Health Canada's impending ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) and is it in dental sealants? Q: My dog is very friendly but difficult to walk You do not need to be concerned. The government's impending ban relates only to products for infants, such as baby bottles. This is because the high heat-boiling waterused to make formula, causes increased BPA release. These conditions do not occur in the mouth with fillings/sealants. These levels are close to maximum safety margins for infants, but not older kids and adults. BPA concerns arise from research on animals that suggest it may mimic estrogen and therefore affect reproduction and development in humans. Some dental sealants/composites may contain substances derived from BPA but BPA is not used as an ingredient. Some research has found that a few resin dental materials may convert back a small amount of BPA - but his occurs within the first few hours of placement in the mouth - quickly reduced almost zero, becoming very stable and the amount is much lower that from other sources. Some research has shown small amounts of BPA in saliva right after application of sealants but none in the blood stream of those individuals-so Health Canada is not restricting the use of any dental materials because the potential exposure/risk is just so low. Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect teeth from decay. 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