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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 out from cracks and textures, making it an effective 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 to use less water, and as soap becomes more concentrated, using too much can damage your machine. That’s what makes detergent
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.
OFFICE HAPPENINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS John just got back from Comic- Con, and it’s been a source of frequent conversation at the office. He was thrilled to have the chance to spend some time with fellow sci-fi and superhero geeks. There were a ton of amazing experiences, but one meeting in particular took the cake. As you can see from the photo we’ve included, John got to spend some face time with Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. “I’ve been waiting to meet him since 1977,” John says, “so when the chance presented itself, I wasn’t going to let a long line stand in my way.” hasn’t quite given up his career to become a Jedi. In fact, he’s been focused on continuing education to help empower lawyers in our area. On Oct. 16, he held a seminar covering the basics of real estate law in New Jersey. It was a new experience for him, and a chance to meet hard- working, conscientious lawyers from the Garden State. He didn’t even have to hop in an X-Wing to make the trip, but he did use a little bit of the force to educate his fellow attorneys. As Yoda once said, “Training happens once, but, forever, education lasts.” At least, we think Yoda would have said that. Now that the holiday season is ramping up, we’re looking forward to a busy schedule of office and family parties. Even though it’s not quite holiday punch, we’ll definitely be pressuring Ken to whip up some of his famous sangria for our Continuing Education, Parties on the Horizon
holiday parties. As we’ve mentioned before, his recipe is office-renowned and, even when he gives us the recipe, we can’t quite replicate his magic touch. He might be tired of making it, but we can promise we never get tired of drinking it.
Even with the excitement surrounding Comic-Con, John
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