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.
designed 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 again. But you should still think twice before you say yes to gas station sushi.
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
How Companies Try to Discredit You In a Worker’s Comp Case, a Private Investigator May Tail You
When it comes to workers’ compensation, companies go to great lengths to avoid paying you. That means they might have you under surveillance, and they’re probably digging for things online. If they can gather any evidence that you aren’t as injured as you say, they will use it against you. HOW ARE THEY WATCHING YOU? There are more than 50,000 private investigators in the United States, and many are employed by insurance companies. A private investigator will watch what you’re doing and take pictures
WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET? We usually post things on Facebook that show us looking happy and enjoying life. But a picture of you and your friends at a tailgate party or on a boat doesn’t portray the level of suffering you’re probably experiencing below the surface as you try to function normally. If your friend posts about it, you can still expect the post to be seen by the company.
Things posted to social media sites are considered public domain, and you can bet a private investigator or lawyer will look into what you’re posting on social media.
of anything that might make your movements look unrestricted. If you carry your own groceries, lift your children, or even walk your dog, you could be accused of being healthier than you claim to be. We understand that anyone recovering from a workplace injury has good days and bad days. But those pictures can be used as “evidence” to pressure you into settling for less. They may even be used against you in the courtroom.
After a workers’ compensation case, we encourage you to be careful about how you behave in public and on social media. In the meantime, let us know how we can help as you seek the right compensation for your workplace injury.
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