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} Continued from cover susceptible to permanent stains from common food and drink spills. Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder Cheap Labor Unethical operators hire inexperienced workers and pay them extremely low wages or commissions. The only way that the worker can make a decent living is by “upselling” additional services. In many cases these additional services such as “deep scrubbing”, “traffic lane preconditioning” or “sanitizing” are steps that reputable companies include at no charge in every cleaning. Additionally, the underpaid “technician” must often resort to high-pressure selling to get you to spend more money. In the end, you don’t get the cheap price that you were promised. Dogs and cats can benefit from good oral care. You should plan on examining your pet’s mouth regularly. Your dental routine should include teeth brushing and regular visits to your vet. To make sure your pet has a life of good oral health, keep these tips in mind. 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 slices mozzarella cheese 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted Directions: 1.  reheat an outdoor grill for P medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Place the ground turkey, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well. Form into 4 patties. 2.  ook the hamburgers on the C preheated grill until the turkey is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Place the mozzarella slices on the patties 2 minutes before they are ready. Serve on the toasted buns. recipe courtesy allrecipes.com JUNE 2015 Protecting Your Carpet When all is said and done, cheap carpet cleaning can cost you plenty. After all, what can you expect when an inexperienced worker using harsh, ineffective chemicals, and inferior equipment rushes through the job? You really do get what you pay for. That’s why A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner, while perhaps not the cheapest, provides the best value for your carpet cleaning dollar. You get dedicated, certified technicians, using superior equipment and the best cleaning agents every time. Isn’t that what you really want? Pet Dental Health 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Finally, these companies are like a revolving door, hiring and losing employees every week. They never take the time or spend the money to train and educate workers to become competent certified professionals. 2 3 4 If you smell bad breath, your dog or cat may have tooth-related trouble. While dogs and cats do not have perfectly smelling breath all the time, if you noti ce a particularly strong odor or the sudden onset of a different odor, something may be amiss. Once a week, examine your pet’s teeth and gums. If you notice any discoloration, inflammation, swelling or bleeding of the gums, you should be concerned. You should also look for any discolored, chipped, loose, or missing teeth. If you see any of these conditions, it’s time for your pet to see a vet. You can get toothbrushes and toothpaste made especially for your dog or cat. Human toothpaste should not be used on your pet’s teeth. It may be difficult to brush your pet’s teeth at first, but after some regular practice, he or she will get more used to it, and it will be easier for both of you. Plan on brushing your pet’s teeth at least once a week. Let them chew safe and healthy products. Chew toys and chew treats are good for your pet, satisfying their urge to chew and providing good stimulation to the teeth and gums. They also help scrape plaque from teeth and massage their gums.