Quick Tips for Dryer Efficiency Did you know the fabric softener liquids and dryer sheets that make our clothes smell so great leave residue in our dryer’s lint screen? This residue blocks the air flow and can lead to longer drying times and over extended periods, a shorter life span for our dryers? You can’t see the residue, but it’s evident if you run your dryer lint screen under water. The water will “pool” up rather than flowing straight through the screen. It is extremely easy to remove this residue and help your dryer run more efficiently. First, be sure to remove lint from the screen after every dryer load. Next, every three to four months, take the lint screen out and wash it with hot water and some mild dish soap. Rinse it thoroughly and allow it to fully dry before placing it back in the dryer. These two easy steps will mean quicker dry times, which means less energy used, and fewer maintenance calls, as well.
STOP THE JUNK MAIL! Did you know that 100 million trees and 28 billion gallons of water were used to produce U.S. mail for just one year? 44% of all U.S. mail is discarded unopened equaling four million tons of waste paper each year with only 32% being recycled?. By putting an end to a good amount of the useless junk mail we receive, we are all able to help our environment. But how? Contact the Direct Marketing Association at www.dmachoice.org. Through this site you can be removed from many companies mass marketing mailing lists for up to five years. www.CatalogChoice.com provides a free way to opt out of most catalogs plus common mailing lists. To stop receiving credit card or other credit related offers , opt out permanently at www.optoutprescreen.com Another way is to save all of your unwanted mail, and once a month call or email the companies and ask to be removed from their mailing lists. This is the most effective way, but can be more time consuming.
WASHING MACHINE WISDOM Just a reminder that it is not a good idea to wash a load of laundry if you are leaving your apartment or going to bed for the evening. It may seem like a great way to save time, but we have had instances in which washing machines have malfunctioned and overflowed, causing flood damage. While this isn’t the resident’s fault, you can help us avoid future issues such as this, by holding off on doing that laundry until you are home and can alert us immediately if something is wrong with the appliance. Thank you!
The Gramercy Leasing Office will be closed on March 15th. We will reopen at noon on March 16th. If you have a maintenance emergency, please call our office phone number and follow the instructions. Don’t forget that Daylight Savings time begins Sunday, march 13, 2016. Be sure to turn those clocks ahead one hour.
Spring Broccoli Salad This delicious salad is easy to make and provides tons of vitamins C and K, plus it’s just plain yummy! Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise Directions: Cook bacon pieces in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, vinegar, and mayonnaise. Set aside. Toss the broccoli, red onion, and raisins. Pour the mayonnaise mixture on top, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Prior to serving, add in the bacon and sunflower seeds. Additional add-ins: 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas and/or 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.