Audrey cleans...so you can enjoy!

Our speaker this week was member Audrey Lauffer, owner of Audrey's Cleaning.

Audrey has been in the residential and commercial cleaning industry for over 10 years, so she knows all about clean living! After a number of years being a company employee, Audrey chose to strike out on her own. Her business has expanded over the last few years and that forward momentum has positioned her to begin to hire and build her first staff of employees. Although she is quite satisfied with her current client base, she knows that growth is the key to maintaining her solid foundation. She looks forward to serving more clients in a wider area with greater needs for services performed.

We're always lucky when Audrey shares some of her tried and true cleaning tips with us. She had two for us this week and I suspect we will all try these out around our own homes in the upcoming weeks.

• Dusting an oil painting can be difficult with the texture and nature of the material. Using a slice of white bread and gently dabbing it on the surface of the painting will help to pick up dust and other particles that are on the painted surface. (Of course, always use caution when caring for an antique or greatly valued possession! These items should be cleaned by a professional with experience in antique art care.)
• For those with chemically sensitive skin or limited on their cleaning supplies budget, an alternative product for tub, shower, and bathroom tile cleaning is baby shampoo. Any brand of baby shampoo can be used effectively on this sort of surface for a thorough cleaning, although a little extra power in the rub and scrub may be required. It will clean, shine, and rinse away completely.

Of course, everyone would like to have a cleaning lady for their own home but this isn't always possible. Audrey's services, though, are available for occassional purchase and actually make a wonderful gift. Who wouldn't like help cleaning and putting the house in order either before or after a big graduation or holiday party? Help around the house can make the most thoughtful gift for a soon-to-be mother or a recuperating family member or friend, too.

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Our meeting was attended by several guests this week including:

• Al Zanni, ACN, member of North Olmsted Chapter IRN
• Atty. Maureen Gechter and Atty. James Koewler Jr., members of Medina IRN
• Drew Baker, FirstMerit Bank

Thanks for your participation in our meeting this week!

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Don't forget to mark JULY 11th on your Fun Calendar!

The first ever

Elyria IRN Corn Hole Playoff

will be an afternoon you won't forget!

Everyone bring a covered dish and a hearty appetite for a good time!