September 4, 2007 - South Florida Water Management District
CURRENT SITUATION:The northern and southwestern portions of the District continue to experience moderate to severe drought conditions. The current level of Lake Okeechobee is 9.55 feet NGVD 29 (National Geodetic Vertical Datum 1929).
The District received 1.0 inches of rain over the past week, which is well below average. The District received 4.66" of rain in August, which is 62% of average.
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Keep a Healthy Indoor Environment
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Whether you have a full time cleaning or maid service or not, you may find yourself needing some additional assistance at times.
These instances may include:
Your full time service is unavailable for a few weeks due to vacation or other
You need a kosher cleaning
You need additional work between scheduled service as a result of an event or guests at your home
You need all the windows cleaned in your home
Please contact one of the following for regular or additional assistance.
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Keep a Healthy Indoor Environment
The Institute fo Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
As much as 90 percent of our time is spent inside, especially during colder weather. Yet the Environmental Protection Agency estimates the air inside homes is two to five times more polluted than the outside air. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommends the following tips to help maintain a healthy indoor environment for you and your family:
Maintain a humidity level below 60 percent. Higher humidity creates an environment for mold growth and produces allergens.
Vacuum frequently. Carpet and furnishings can hold dust and particle soil, mold spores and other allergens.
Have furnishings cleaned professionally once per year by an IICRC-certified firm to ensure the use of proper extraction procedures, to make certain that soil is not just redistributed, but removed.
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US Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.CPSC.gov
The news has run story after story of product recalls with lead paint
and other safety concerns. These are just some of the recalls.
There
is a page on the community website that is updated regularly by the US
Consumer Product Safety Commission identifying current recalls and
suggested actions. Currently the list includes:
Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Mattel Recalls Various Barbie Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
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Best Time to Paint the Exterior of Your Home?
by Charles and Hudson
It's generally recommended to paint your house every 3-5 years to protect your siding, stucco, or shingles, as well as maintain a fresh looking exterior.
To prevent uneven drying from painting in direct sunlight, paint the north and west side of your home in the morning hours and switch to the south and east sides in the afternoon and evening.
The best time of year to paint your house is in the spring or fall when the temperatures are the mildest.
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Low Pressure Cleaning – Safer Alternative to Cleaning your Roof
The benefit of a low pressure roof cleaning process over high pressure cleaning include:
Use of only 0 – 100 gallons of water.
The algae, mold, and mildew will all be killed making your roof look new again.
The solution will act as a spore block for up to 30 months – keeping your roof looking better longer.
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South Florida Water Management District
The news has run story after story of product recalls with lead paint
and other safety concerns. These are just some of the recalls. 
