"There is more to life than increasing its speed." -- Mohandas Gandhi
"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need forComplicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the Philosophy is kindness." --- Dalai Lama
"This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet." ---Rumi
"All that we are is a result of all that we have thought" ---Bhudda
"If every household in the US replaced one bottle of shower cleaner containing chlorine bleach with a hydrogen-peroxide-based shower cleaner we could prevent 1 million pounds of chlorine from entering our environment."
"If every household in the US replaced just one box of 48 oz petroleum-based powder laundry detergent with a vegetable-based product we could save 96,000 barrels of oil."
"Not by harming life does one become noble.One is termed noble for being gentle to all living things." ---Dhammapada, 19, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
"If every household in the US replaced just one box of 85-sheet virgin-fiber facial tissue with recycled ones, we could save 280,000 trees."
"He who knows that all things are his mind, That all with which he meets are friendly, Is ever joyful." ---Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa
"If every household in the US replaced just one 25 oz bottle of petroleum-based dishwashing liquid with a plant-based product, we could save 81,000 barrels of oil."
"In whom there dwells no self-deception and no pride, Who is desireless, whose wrath is put away, whose self hath cool become --He is Brahmin." ---Udana
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ---- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of the decisions on the next seven generations." ---Great Law of the Iroquois
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." ---- Dalai Lama
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" ---Mahatma Gandhi

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Toxin-Free Flea Remedies

March 22, 2011, 2:25 pm

With the advent of spring and the longer days upon us, we’re apt to be spending more time outside, and so are our pets.Welcome to flea and tick season.

Even if your cats and dogs don’t go outside, they are at risk of picking up fleas from visitors to your house. And once infested, fleas are an insidious nightmare to get rid of.

You can go the high-tech chemical route with nasty flea collars and toxic flea medication… or you can try one of these natural and inexpensive solutions.

Pet Shampoo – DOGS ONLY

This is a great dog shampoo you can make out of things you might just have lying around the house already. This shampoo should not be used on cats, because they are very sensitive to citrus.

  • 10oz water
  • 1 T liquid castile soap (like Dr. Bronners)
  • 1 t vegetable oil
  • 1 t orange oil (fleas hate it), or 5-10 drops of rosemary oil

Skin Rub

This one is safe for dogs and cats, albeit potentially messy. Simply mix it together, and rub it into their coat.

  • ½ teaspoon rosemary oil
  • ½ cup olive oil

Flea Powder

Safe on both dogs and cats.

  • ½ t dried eucalyptus (you can substitute fennel or rosemary)
  • ¼ cp cornstarch

Grind the herb(s) up in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Mix into the cornstarch and then sprinkle on your pet’s fur, taking the time to rub it into the skin.

NOTE: With most natural remedies, using them sooner is better. Although these herb-based medicinals won’t go bad quickly, most herbs lose their potency after a few weeks.

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Greenforce, 3053 Fillmore, #118, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 673-3266
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All of our work is fully guaranteed and we carry full workers compensation as well as proper liability insurance. We are insured to do high access and ladder work, which most “fly by night” companies and landscapers are not insured to do ( A landscaper is insured to cut your grass—what happens if that same landscaper falls from a ladder and is not insured to clean gutters? The answer is simple: the insurance company will refuse to pay and you become responsible).

Our insurance not only protects us, it also protects you.

When you call our office you can always get a person on the phone. Additionally, depending on the season and weather, we may be able to get to your house the very next day!

With Greenforce, you don’t even need to be home! We come out, we do a great job, and mail the receipt to you indicating that the job was completed.It’s really that simple!

Our services also includes valley and roof cleaning.

Our teams will normally leave a “Quality Survey Card” as we want to know how you liked the service. We will also normally do a follow- up survey call for new customers. We are always open to your tips and suggestions for improvement. We want your experience to be enjoyable and easy!
See the Greenforce difference for yourself; Get a free quote or schedule an appointment online or just
call us at (415) 673-3266; it’s that easy.

TYPICAL GUTTER CLEANING SERVICE VISIT

We try to make our gutter cleaning visits as seamless as possible for our customers.We follow these simple steps:
Our experienced personnel will knock on your door or ring the bell to announce themselves.

If you are not home, we will proceed to do a great job of cleaning and flushing the gutter system.

1) Clean debris from the valleys and roof.
2) Hand-clean your entire gutter system.
3) Snake the downspouts to remove any blockages.
4) Hose wash the gutters on all sides to remove loose debris.
5) Check underground drains if any
6) Bag up the job related debris

Once they have completed the job they will then leave a receipt at your door indicating that the job was completed – or we will mail the receipt from the office.

Should the technician find any problems with the gutter system they will tell you if you are home or our office will contact you.

You can easily Get a free quote or schedule an appointment online or just call us at (415) 673-3266; it’s that easy.

NATURAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES FAQS
1. What cities do you serve?
We serve San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland and surrounding areas.

2. How much do you charge?
The cost varies depending on what needs to be cleaned and the state of the home or office. We typically charge $88-$146 for a 1BR, 1BA home and $117-$176 for a 2BR, 2BA. First time cleanings are generally a little more expensive.

Many flats in San Francisco would fall under our minimum charge of $89 for weekly ongoing service (Our housekeeping supplies are included in the price). Once the initial house cleaning has been completed, we will confirm your regular cleaning price.

3. Cancellations
We request cancellations or rescheduling notice two business days in advance. Cancellations or rescheduling one business day ahead is charged $30. Same day cancellations are charged the full price of the scheduled cleaning.

4. Will you send different people to my place? We will always try to send the same home cleaning team to your place since they would be familiar with you and your needs. If there is a scheduling problem we would only send another house cleaner team with prior notice.

5. What supplies do you use?
The supplies we use are listed in our Product Recommendation list. They are more expensive than their toxic peers, but we use them because the human and environmental health cost is lower. We look for supplies that are non-toxic, bio-degradable and effective.

6. Is Greenforce a franchise?
No, the owners are the managers or cleaners in the business. All owners work in the business. We have a single office in San Francisco.

7. What about gratuities?
Our housekeeping teams are not expecting gratuities but would be happy to receive them if you choose.

8. Do you take credit cards?
Yes, we take most major credit cards including Amex.

9. Do I Have To Be Home When Greenforce Cleans? This is your option. You may give us a key to be safely stored – always with “double-blind” security. Only the local owner and/or office manager can access the client key safe. Teams are given the keys for when an appointment is scheduled, and must turn these back in to management when they’re done. These keys are returned to the lock box until the next cleaning appointment.

10. Do You schedule a specific Time for My House Cleaning Appointment?
Greenforce will schedule a specific day and time for your house cleaning within a 10 minute window plus or minus. Take that Comcast.

11. What If I Accidentally Lock Greenforce Out on My Cleaning Day?
Just as with cancellation fees, lock-out will incure a full charge since our home cleaners time is already booked.

Most of our clients either provide us a key or hide one on the premises on cleaning day if they can not be home.

12. Do I Need to Provide House Cleaning Equipment or Supplies?
We provide all cleaning solutions and state-of-the-art equipment, so you never need to worry about replenishing your supply for
our maids. You can see the cleaning products we use HERE.

If you have special house cleaning products you want the team to use, please be sure to discuss this with the Office in advance, so that we can properly instruct the team.

Here at Greenforce Clean Team we are committed to raising the standard for Housekeeping & Residential Cleaning in the Bay Area. We understand that when you come home at night after work the cleanliness and aesthetics of the home can help set the mood for a relaxing from the labors of work of the office. Because we understand what you need every service is custom tailored to meet the individual needs of our individual clients. We are a local company with local values and we demonstrate the type of work ethic and professionalism that reflects our customers here in the Bay area

When you choose to do business with Greenforce you are working with a local company built on family values that understands how important a clean and neat environment is to healthy lifestyle and we pride ourselves in being able to deliver it with a customized schedule that fits your life.

Bathroom Cleaning & Disinfection Kitchen Cleaning:

-General Disinfection - Scrub sink
- Shower & Tub Cleaned and Disinfected - Dust and shine appliances
- Mirrors wiped and shined- Clean refrigerator surface (interior cleaning if needed)
- Counters scrubbed and disinfected - Oven & Stove Exterior Clean & Shine
- Floors thoroughly mopped and disinfected - Oven & Stove Interior Clean & Shine
- Carpeting vacuumed (shampooed if needed) - Sinks scrubbed and disinfected
- Thorough toilet scrub and disinfection - Metallic fixtures Shined
- Shine metallic fixtures - Counters wiped/scrubbed and disinfected
- Dust and shine down wooden surfaces - Clean outside cabinets and cabinet faces and doors
- General dirt & stain removal - Tables wiped and polished - Floors dusted and vacuumed (mopped if need be) - Trash emptied Interior and Exterior wiped
- General dirt & stain removal

Den Cleaning: Bedrooms:

- Vacuummop and dry hard floor surfaces - Vacuum mop and dry hard floor surfaces
- Carpet Vacuumed (Shampooed if needed) - Carpet Vacuumed (Shampooed if needed)
- Mop and Shine wood floors - Mop and Shine wood floors
- Hand wash and dry stone surfaces - Clean furniture
- Clean furniture - Dust wooden surfaces
- Dust wooden surfaces - Stairs swept and vacuumed
- Stairs swept and vacuumed - General dirt & stain removal
- General dirt & stain removal -Sheets & Linens cleaned if requested
We Service all of the bay Area. Our Service area includes San FranciscoSan Mateo, Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas
Green House Cleaning and House Cleaning.