INTRODUCTION 

Nicky and friends help answer YOUR mail in our new series, Asked & Answered.

Remember, I love to hear from you on your challenges AND wins from the homefront. Write to us using our contact form at  www.DirtDirtGoAway.com. 

SUMMARY

To help Adriana, Matt quotes from a popular book the three pillars of a small business, and why it matters to work 'on' your business than 'in' your business. Diana stresses the importance of doing your homework, and to have a packet ready with a price list. Joyce says, your price is your price across the board. Nicky advices what to do when you undestimate a job.

Why LESS cleaners, and MORE tools are best. What's the very easy and effective cleaner Diana and Matt love. Joyce shares her favorite cleaning cloth. Nicky's must have tool in every home, no exceptions. And how to successfully pick the right vacuum, your highest- ticket item, to keep it clean at home. And more!  A not to be missed show!

MUST HAVE CLEANERS  (5 or less)

Distilled Vinegar

Window Cleaner

Multisurface Cleaner

Bleach Based Cleaner OR Hydrogen Peroxide 

Abrasive Cleaner OR Baking Soda

MUST HAVE TOOLS  (10 or more)

An Apron

Microfiber Cloths

Tray to store your supplies

Heavy- Duty Step Ladder

Mop with a Washable Mop Head

A Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner

And other suspects...

NICKY SAYS: Buy concentrates of your favorite cleaners. It will save you money AND help the environment! ❤️

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

GUESTS

DR. JOYCE SALTMAN, a professor Emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University. She taught graduate courses on Special Education since 1975, and "The Enhancement of Learning through Humor". She lectures all over the country and the world, from Japan to Belgium.  She is  nicknamed, " The Laughter Guru"!

DIANA HALL, a professor of Interior design at Paier College.  Principal of "Interiors By Diana", a residential and commercial design firm for more than 20 years. And co-president of the Interior Design Society of Connecticut.  And my co-host at The Life Talk Show! www.InteriorsbyDiana.com

MATT BAIER, a professional organizer, Principal of "Matt Baier Organizing" in business from 2004, helping us declutter our homes here in Connecticut and New York. His book "The Circulation Solution", is a must read. Also, Matt comes from an illustrator's background, worked for Jim Henson from the Muppets. www.MattBaier.com

BOOKS MENTIONED 

The Circulation Solution by Matt Baier

It Is A Green Clean World by Nicky Tomboulides
The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber