ARE YOU WASTING WATER, TIME, AND MONEY?
HAND-WASHING VS. DISHWASHER
your kitchen sponge is the single dirtiest item in your house. Soap and water aren’t enough to sanitize your sponge, which is left damp next to your sink after each use. Have you ever noticed that stagnant sponge smell? That’s bacteria growing. And when you wash your dishes by hand, you rub that bacteria all over your plates and silverware. Yum. If you have just a single plate or cup, you obviously don’t want to run them through the dishwasher alone; that would be incredibly wasteful. But the drawbacks of washing by hand are too great to ignore. The best option is to wait until your dishwasher is full, then start up the washing cycle. All your dishes will be clean and disinfected, and you’ll use less water in the process.
Hint: It’s Not the Money A law firm is nothing without the reputation that precedes it, and a good reputation cannot be bought. It has to be earned, grown, and deliberately fostered. This can go for both good reputations and bad, but ultimately, both come down to the concept perpetuated by Maya Angelou: “People will rarely remember what you say, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.” This is why we hold referrals in the highest reverence. If you don’t believe us, here are three reasons your referral means everything. Referrals are the very foundation of our business. Whether it’s from a family member near and dear to your heart or an acquaintance you met on the sideline of your child’s soccer game, your referrals have a direct impact on how we earn. We make a living by providing a service, and that means people are at the center of what we do. But when you refer business to us, you are doing more than assisting in our growth; you’re helping us provide for our families. FOOD ON THE TABLE We’ve all walked into our kitchens, looked at the dishes stacked high in the sink, and asked, “Is it better to throw those in the dishwasher or wash them by hand?” The dishwasher would certainly save you some time, but many people believe that washing dishes by hand uses less water and electricity. In reality, however, washing your dishes by hand is one of the worst things you can do for both the planet and your wallet. Dishwashers use less water than washing by hand. A study conducted in Europe found that individuals who wash dishes by hand tend to use 27 gallons of water to clean just 12 place settings. Meanwhile, modern dishwashers only use 6 gallons of water, and Energy Star appliances use as little as 4 gallons during their wash cycle. The Environmental Protection Agency determined that using a dishwasher instead of washing by hand can save 5,000 gallons of water and $40 in utility costs a year. It’s not just about water! Unless you have incredibly thick dishwashing gloves, you can’t properly clean your dishes by hand. Dishwashers heat water to around 145 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure your dishes are disinfected. Even if the water from your sink could get that hot, you wouldn’t want to stick your hand in it. Which brings us to the science experiment that is your kitchen sponge. Dr. Philip Tierno, a clinical professor in the microbiology and pathology departments at NYU Langone, determined that
WHY YOUR REFERRAL MEANS EVERYTHING
RESPECT AND TRUST
A referral is the ultimate sign of respect and trust. When you send someone our way, it shows that we made a meaningful impact on you. By demonstrating that you want someone else to have the same experience you did, you give us the ultimate compliment for our hard work. Any reputable lawyer will tell you this affirmation is more significant to us than any monetary gain.
NEW CHALLENGES
You help us become better lawyers by referring business to us. Every client has different needs, and every case provides new and unique hurdles. These situations give us the opportunity to become more well-rounded professionals. We are in this business because we love complex problems. Nothing is more challenging than representing not only ourselves but also your good name. At the Smiley Law Firm, we are incredibly thankful for all the referrals we’ve been blessed with. If you know someone who can benefit from our service, reach out to us today and let us show you our appreciation firsthand.
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