PAGE 8 | Home &Lifestyle Three decades of Slates Slates Cleaning has reached 30 years and owner Glenis Slater couldn't be more proud of her business and how things continue to grow. Located on Bosworth Road in Bairnsdale, Slates services Bairnsdale and surrounds. When the company first emerged in 1995, it was a one-person show. Utilising hard work, good values and perseverance, the business now has 30 staff members who are all passionate about helping the community with whatever cleaning needs they require. Starting out mostly cleaning homes and similar venues, the business eventually moved to commercial buildings. "We love making a difference for people and helping them with whatever they need," Glenis said. "It not only makes me happy, it makes my staff happy as well when they see a satisfied customer." Slates staff also pride themselves on making sure customers are fully satisfied with the work that has been done in their home or business. Today, the well-respected small business can take on just about any job thrown its way and if not the team will point you in the right direction. The number of ways in which Slates can help with cleaning needs is seemingly endless; with their abilities ranging from general cleaning to item-specific jobs or specialty services like environmentally friendly cleaning or trauma scene clean up. Slates' company goal is to provide customers with a first class, friendly, professional service and a long-lasting relationship for years to come. While the 30 years have gone by quickly for Glenis, she says she wouldn't be where she is today without the help of the Bairnsdale community. Now, Glenis says it’s time to step down, handing over to daughter Jodie and the new management team of Ange and Tammy. They will provide new voices, but the same great service. For reliable, squeaky-clean service, see Slates. The benefits of indoor plants Indoor plants can provide a number of benefits to our health by reducing levels of indoor air pollution in homes and offices. These plants are able to absorb harmful gases emitted by home furnishings, upholstery, cleaning products and building materials. Air-purifying plants come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from tall palms to ferns and orchids, climbers, weeping trees, shrubs and succulents as well as colourful flowering plants. The best plants to clean the air by removing harmful pollutants are: - Bamboo Palm - Boston fern - Peace lily - Mother-in-law's tongue - Florists chrysanthemum - Corn plant - English ivy - Spider plant - Weeping fig - Chinese evergreen - Barberton or transvaal daisy, gerbera Always use a premium standard potting mix for indoor plants. Apply a controlled-release fertiliser when potting up plants and a water-soluble fertiliser every month during the warmer seasons. Having indoor plants doesn’t only add greenery, they can also provide health benefits. 0412 539 747 | Email: admin@slatescleaning.com.au Specialising in: • COMMERCIAL & PRIVATE Cleaning • Builders’ Vacate rentals, sold house & spring Cleans EN32160
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