Kick off the new year with a cleaner, healthier home — and some fun along the way — in the January edition of Jensen’s Healthy Home News. This month you’ll find practical winter cleaning tips in “Germaphobes 101,” learn how to score impressive off-season savings with our January Special Offer, and take a nostalgic look at stamp collecting as a timeless hobby. Plus, enjoy our Fun Facts, Joel’s Carpet Tip, Healthy Talk, and a brand-new Mega Trivia Question to start your year smiling—the first six people who call with the correct answer will win a $15 gift certificate to the Village Grille. Click Jensen’s Healthy Home News to download the complete newsletter. Here are some highlights:
Smart tips for a healthier home this winter
Cold and flu season has officially arrived, and while we can’t stop every germ from sneaking into our homes, a few smart habits can go a long way toward keeping your family healthier. Here are simple, expert-backed steps to reduce germs where they gather most.
Kitchen Clean-Up
The kitchen is one of the germiest rooms in the house—responsible for more than 20% of foodborne illness, according to the National Sanitation Foundation. Keep things safer by:
✦ Refreshing your sponge: Replace it often, wash it with soap after use, or sanitize it by running it through the dishwasher or microwaving it for 30 seconds.
✦ Wiping high-touch spots: Countertops, handles, knobs, switches and even the phone gather bacteria quickly. A quick pass with soapy water or disinfecting wipes helps.
✦ Cleaning the ice dispenser: Mold and yeast love this overlooked area. Turn off the icemaker, empty the bin and wash with mild soap and warm water.
Better Bathroom Habits
Warm, humid bathrooms are ideal breeding grounds for germs. Even faucet handles can hold thousands of bacteria per square inch. Keep the space fresher by:
✦ Tackling shower buildup: Use an all-natural cleanser or warm, diluted vinegar on tiles, doors and curtains. Leave the shower door open to reduce mildew.
✦ Disinfecting surfaces: Since bacteria can double every 20 minutes, regular wipe-downs can significantly cut down on lingering germs.
Whole-House Health Tips
A few extra tasks can help keep the rest of your home healthier:
✦ Clean vacuum attachments: Brush rolls and upholstery tools can spread allergens if not washed regularly.
✦ Wash smart: Kitchen towels and undergarments carry the most bacteria. Wash them in hot water with non-chlorine bleach and wipe the washer drum afterward.
✦ Dust ceiling fans: Fan blades collect dust that circulates through the air. Quick dusting every other month keeps allergens down.
And don’t forget—your carpets act like a giant air filter, trapping dust, dander and germs. A professional deep cleaning from Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration removes what regular vacuuming can’t, helping your family breathe easier all winter long. It’s one of the simplest ways to give your home a fresh, healthy start to the new year!
Get Impressive Savings in January!
It’s our “slow season” so we’ve slashed prices to keep busy –if you are an “off season” bargain hunter…pay close attention…
Have you ever used discounted travel websites like Hotwire.com or Expedia.com? You see, the way those websites work, is they sell their hotel rooms, car rentals and flights at deep discounts because a discounted sale is better than no sale at all. And frankly, in January, for carpet cleaners like us, a filled schedule is better than no schedule at all! So when it comes to carpet cleaning at a discount…
Nothing comes close to cleaning in January! So if you are longing for fluffy, clean, healthy carpet; if you want carpet that looks great and has NO spots and if you want it all at a bargain price, call us this month and discover these three benefits of cleaning “off season”:
- Benefit #1: You get a HUGE discount on our exceptional, exclusive five-step cleaning system!
- Benefit #2: We promise to take extra measures to keep the cold out and the heat in.
- Benefit #3: You have a better pick of our schedule…We’re just trying to keep busy this time of year!
If you are a bargain hunter, it doesn’t get any better than this. It pains us to slash our prices this much but we have to do what we have to do to keep busy during January. So instead of reminding you that your carpets need to be cleaned every 6-12 months to maintain their health and beauty; in lieu of educating you that your carpets don’t need to look dirty to need a professional cleaning; rather than letting you know that your carpet is a giant filter that holds onto dust mites, allergens, dirt, pollutants and the like that need to get cleaned out regularly for healthy indoor air; instead of all that I will just say….
Are you ready for some of our deepest discounts of the year?
Get impressive savings in January! Call Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration 920-393-4062 or email: info@jensenscarpetcare.com before January 31, 2026, and:
- 10% OFF partial home carpet cleaning
- 15% OFF whole home carpet cleaning
*Some restrictions may apply. Minimum charge always applies. Not valid with other offers.
Did you know?
- The first postage stamp, the Penny Black (1840, Britain), featured a young Queen Victoria and had to be cut from sheets because it had no perforations.
- Misprinted stamps, like upside-down designs or wrong colors, can become extremely valuable to collectors.
- The British Guiana 1-cent Magenta (1856) is considered the rarest and most valuable stamp in the world, selling for over $9 million.
- Some countries produce limited-edition stamps specifically for collectors, sometimes featuring glitter, holograms, or unique shapes.
- Modern stamps often use self-adhesive glue, replacing the old method of moistening stamps by licking them.