3 Cleaning ‘Rip-Offs’ That Actually Work
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But sometimes we stumble across a few hidden gems that make our lives easier. And, when it comes to cleaning house, we can all use a little “easier.” Check out these products you may have already written off and let them surprise you. Dollar Store Cleaning Products If you’ve ever ducked into the local dollar store to buy some Mylar balloons for your niece’s birthday party, you might have noticed the jugs and spray bottles plastered with the word “Awesome.” Surely, this knock-off soap can’t work as well as your brand-name products, right? You’d be surprised. Online reviewers sing Awesome’s praises, suggesting it should really be a higher price for how well it works. Just make sure you wear gloves when you use it. Detergent Pods You use too much soap in your washing machine and dishwasher. At least, that’s what the New York Times reported as the No. 1 complaint from repair people and appliance experts. Modern appliances are designed Client Testimonial McMahan Lawncare & Landscaping “I’ve been going to KSR since I started my business. I’ve always had Tyler McMahan
to use less water, and as soap becomes more concentrated, using too much can damage your machine. That’s what makes detergent pods so handy. They don’t look like they can clean all your dishes or an entire load of clothes, but they actually provide the perfect amount for modern machines. You save money on detergent and machine repair! Foam Cleaning Blocks Anything with “magic” in the title sounds like a scam. For this reason, you may have avoided the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and similar melamine foam products. But this is one case where the product lives up to its wild claims. Melamine foam is abrasive and can break down and remove material from fine cracks and textures, making it an effective cleaner. It can be used to whiten sneakers, clean tub scum, and remove permanent marker from your fridge. Since the snake oil salesmen in the days of old first tricked trusting folks out of their hard-earned cash, consumers have wised up and are quick to write off perceived scams. Still, every now then you get lucky, and the cheap white sponge really does make the stove look like new. But you should still think twice before you say yes to gas station sushi.
On Jan. 30, 2018, Bill Kallas will have worked at KSR Equipment (formerly Gardner Sales & Service) in Pontiac for 45 years. Bill started his career with us in 1973 as a parts salesperson, and five years later he became a full salesman. Since then, he has sat at the exact same desk, selling equipment to customers, customers’ children, and customers’ children’s children. Bill Kallas Employee Highlight
One of Bill’s fondest memories of working here was when he was driving a boom tractor in the parking lot and caught the wire of a telephone pole, knocking it over on the hood of a customer’s brand-new car. He had only been working here about a year and thought it was the end of his career. Luckily, the customer and Delbert Gardner, the owner at the time, were both very understanding and agreed, “That’s what we have insurance for!” Bill resides in Pontiac with his wife Kathy. He has three children and six grandchildren. He is a very avid golfer and a big Bears and Cubs fan! When he’s not playing golf, he’s watching his grandkids play sports. When asked how it feels to be working somewhere for almost 45 years, he said, “I always said you want to get a job that you get to go to, not a job that you have to go to.” Bill has never met a stranger. His personality allows him to make anyone comfortable, and everyone he helps knows that he has their best interest, as well as KSR’s, in mind. He can create a solution for any problem that comes through the door. Bill’s passion for the farm equipment and lawn and garden business, and his desire to satisfy customers’ needs with John Deere equipment, has made him a great asset to our team. Needless to say, we are very fortunate Delbert didn’t give him the boot 44 years ago!
great service and they always have the parts that I need when I need them. Being a lawn care company, if I break down, I need service fast. KSR has been great at getting to me quickly and even swapping my mower out for a loaner so I can keep working. Everyone, from the sales to the service people, is great!” -Tyler McMahan
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