Los Angeles Cleaning Company Does Post Construction Cleaning on New Building

Building Cleaning Services Excels at Post Construction Cleaning in New Business Building

LOS ANGELES, CA: Building Cleaning Services (http://buildingcleaningservices.net/) a Los Angeles mold remediation and building cleaning company, recently was selected to perform post-construction cleaning in a newly created warehouse and facility in downtown Los Angeles. A Santa Barbara construction company chose BCS above other competing post-construction cleaning companies to undertake the cleaning project. Building Cleaning Services (BCS) has over a decade of experience cleaning business and residential buildings to often hospital-grade high standards.

The cleaning was of a recently constructed office and warehouse in downtown Los Angeles that required a thorough and complete cleaning before the arrival of the new tenants. Building Cleaning Services personnel fully vacuumed, scrubbed and wiped clean every surface in the complex, with the Construction Company saying the finished job was above its expectations and gave BCS “two thumbs up.”

Kathy Liverance, co-owner of Building Cleaning Services, stated: "Construction can leave a high amount of dust particulates in the air that settle on surfaces long after the construction has completed. The Santa Barbara company wanted to ensure the best environment for their clients and prospective tenants and BCS was the company of choice. BCS is known for providing a high quality, exchangeable service far above the usual grade of cleaning. We take pride in ensuring that everyone is happy with the work."

At another recently completed cleaning project, a client in Pasadena stated: “We hired BCS to deliver air scrubbers and to clean following an extremely dusty floor replacement project. Our business runs on a tight schedule and had to be up and running the very next day. BCS had two crews arrive at 6am just as scheduled - one to do the "high" areas, and another to do the areas below 8'. We have several areas with exposed ceiling with lots of pipes and ductwork and cabinetry and the high crew did a superb job cleaning all these hard to reach areas. It is now probably cleaner than when we moved in! The low crew did a great job as well. They cleaned areas that I wouldn't have even thought to clean. They were very accommodating about rescheduling the job and coordinating it for an exact time to synchronize with the contractors' schedules. The price was fair and the entire experience was positive from beginning to end.”

Building Cleaning Services' other reviews on Yelp can be seen at http://www.yelp.com/biz/building-cleaning-services-glendale

BCS provides water damage handling and mold removal services for the Greater Los Angeles area, and other areas of Southern California. Established in 1997, they have over a decade of experience as a company with fast service, high professionalism and work ethic. BCS is certified by the Institute of Inspection and Cleaning and Restoration and Environmental Testing & Technology. To learn more, visit http://www.BuildingCleaningServices.net, or call 818-953-7100 or e-mail bcs@buildingcleaningservices.net.

Developmental Editor Susan Malone’s Client Author Randy Denmon to Be Published

Western Novel “Lords of an Empty Land” to Be Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation

DALLAS, TX: Susan Mary Malone, (http://www.maloneeditorial.com) developmental editor and award winning book author, has just seen another of her author clients become published by a traditional publisher. Randy Denmon, a western author, is coming out with the new novel “Lords of an Empty Land.” The book was edited by Susan Malone and is now being published by the Kensington Publishing Corporation.

The book, published on the 31st of March to traditional publication outlets around the US, is the third novel written by the author. The book was edited by Susan Mary Malone, who focused not just on the grammatical and typographical points in the book editing process, but worked with the author to develop the plot and other elements of the book. The book is also being made available in electronic form. True West magazine has stated that Randy is a writer who takes the reader to “places rarely visited by the average western writer,” and American Cowboy magazine has called him a “promising new voice” in the western genre.

Randy stated on working with Susan Malone: “Susan's the best. No BS. She doesn't shy away from telling you what's wrong with your manuscript. And she'll show you how to fix it.”
Susan Malone spoke on working with the author: “Randy has a very definite talent for writing, and he has a novel he can well be proud of! I look forward to seeing what else he’ll come out with for his next book. The ‘Lords of an Empty Land’ is a real winner!”

Susan Mary Malone has worked as a freelance editor since 1993, with a BS in Political Science and minors in English and Journalism. Her client list includes NY Times Bestsellers, Essence Bestsellers and books featured in Publishers Weekly. She is also an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction herself. She participates as a speaker in literary conferences such as the Harriett Austin Writer's Conference (at the University of Georgia), the Blue Ridge Writer's Conference, the SouthWest Writer's Conference, and the East Texas Writer’s Guild, the Lexicon Conference, and the upcoming NETWO Spring Writer’s Conference among others. Her full biography and featured list of published authors can be viewed at http://www.maloneeditorial.com

BigTreeSupply.com: Pruning Improves Tree Health

by Nancy Penrose

Pruning is the removal of diseased, damaged and dead tree wood. It is an important part of big tree maintenance. When done at the right time and with the right cuts, it can improve the tree’s root system and energy reserves. Pruning will also help your tree produce an abundance of new growth, including more fruits and flowers. Another benefit of pruning is that it keeps pests away and prevents tree disease.

Getting rid of dead wood can be done at any time. However, for most big trees, the best time to prune is late winter, when the coldest part of the season has passed.

Pruning is easier in the winter when the tree goes dormant and the leafless branches can be seen more clearly.

Some big trees, like fall birches, dogwoods, elms, and maple tree varieties can also be pruned in the spring or summer. Try to avoid pruning in the fall when the wounds from cuts heal slower. When you prune during the summer, it is easier to see limbs that are carrying too much weight from leaves.

There are three basic types of pruning: raising and reduction, thinning and topping

Raising and reduction is used to create more clearance for utility lines, pedestrian walkways, vehicles and buildings. Reduction is the process of reducing the size of the tree. Raising refers to the removal of the tree’s lower branches.

Thinning a big tree involves the removal of limbs and branches where they join the tree. It can help promote new growth, and increase fruit and flower production. Topping is the removal of all branches down to the tree’s largest branches. Both thinning and topping are considered more aggressive types of pruning.

Before you start pruning, you should also know that tree branches join together in one of three different ways: collar, collarless or codominant. Each has a different type of pruning method that helps prevent regrowth and decay.

A collar is a swollen area surrounding the location where a branch attaches to the trunk. Branches can also be attached to the trunk without a collar (collarless). Never cut off a collar when pruning a big tree. Codominant refers to stems that grow from the same place and have the same diameter.
Major structural pruning should be done when the tree is young, the cuts are smaller and it is easier for the tree to recover from the wounds.

The general pruning starts with a top to bottom inspection of the tree. Any dead or dying branches should be removed, along with diseased limbs.

Make sure you cut the branches at an angle that mirrors the branch collar. Also remember to cut the branch in three parts. The first cut is to reduce the weight. The second cut is to prevent bark from ripping when the stub falls. The final cut is next to the branch collar.

You can get great advice on pruning big trees from a big tree expert or tree nurserys specialist. A tree nursery (Seattle) who is selling big trees will know the best way to prune your tree and can help you avoid mistakes that may cause permanent damage.


Nancy Penrose is owner of Big Trees Inc. (http://www.bigtreesupply.com), tree nursery Snohomish, WA, one of the largest Seattle tree nurseries (see inventory at http://bigtreesupply.com/sales-inventory/), specializing in tree transplanting. See our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpactBDUPmQ