Spring Facts and Tips

Spring Forward

Why do we do it?

Daylight Saving Time Saves Energy. One of the biggest reasons we change our clocks to Daylight Saving Time (DST) is that it reportedly saves electricity.

Fewer violent crimes. It is clear that, for most crimes where darkness is a factor such as muggings, there are many more incidents after dusk than before dawn, so light in the evening is most welcome.



People like it. Indeed, some say that the primary reason that Summer Time is a part of many societies is simply because people like to enjoy long summer evenings.

House Hold Cleaning Tips

Did you know donate your some of your household clutter and have it picked up from your front step?

Spring is the Perfect time to remove clutter and excess from the home. Giving away old clothing and other unwanted household items to local non-profit groups for reuse is suggested by Environment Canada as a way to reduce residential wastes?


Local London, Ontario Charitites that arrange pick.

OFCP - Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
http://www.usedclothes.ca

Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.ca/section_services/collection.asp



Did you know that Bounce, the stuff you use in the dryer has many cleaning uses?

• Eliminates static electricity from your television screen. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling
• Eliminates static cling from pantyhose. Rub a damp, used sheet of Bounce over the hose.
• Collects cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.
• Eliminates static electricity from blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resetting.
• Deodorizes shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight so they'll smell great in the morning.