Spring 2019 Newsletter

Cornerstone Group © 2019 ALL WEST COMMUNICATIONS • 866.ALL.WEST (255.9378) • www.allwest.com Green Will Be Seen During Irish-American Heritage Month The Irish not only have a day to call their own, St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, but a month as well. March was designated as Irish-American Heri- tage Month by the U.S. Congress in 1991 and has been celebrated here ever since. Irish-American Heritage Month pro- vides an opportunity for all of us to discover Irish culture. To join the fun, you could eat Irish-American foods like corned beef and cabbage, head to an Irish pub for a pint of Guinness, or check out events featuring Irish music and dance. March is also a chance to remember and appreciate the ways Irish immi- grants have contributed to the U.S. For example, many Irish immigrants in the 19th century worked to build roads, railroads, streets, and sewers  — laying the foundations of the country we know today. There are currently more than 34 million people in the U.S. of Irish descent, which is a number four times larger than the population of Ireland. If you’re one of them, All West Communications hopes you experience the luck of the Irish. You may be shocked to learn how dirty your phone can get. According to a survey by Deloitte, Americans check their phones an average of 52 times per day, which affords plenty of opportuni- ties for microorganisms to move from your fingers to your phone. 1 Scientists say a phone is typically 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat! Your other devices also build up dust and germs over time, so add them to your list to clean on a regular basis. Below are general guidelines for safely cleaning most electronic surfaces. Consult manufacturer instructions for more specific recommendations. • Phones and Tablets – Remove any cases and covers. Wipe with a barely damp micro- fiber cloth and/or a screen wipe to effectively clean and disinfect. Wipe any keys or frequently touched areas with a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol or an alcohol wipe to disinfect surfaces. Make sure you don’t get any part of the devices wet. • Computers and Laptops – Dust large areas with a microfiber cloth or a mitt. Use a soft, small (clean) paintbrush to dust keys and small crevices. Canned air also works well to dislodge dust and other small debris that can be difficult to remove. Depending on your manufacturer’s suggestion, you can most likely use a barely damp microfiber or screen-safe cloth to effectively clean the screen. Do not use paper towels on your screens, since they can scratch and pit the surface. • Televisions – Since there are so many different types of TV screens around, you’ll want to follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning yours. Not doing so may void any warranty or damage your picture. For routine dusting, use a microfiber wand duster or microfiber cloth, moving from top to bottom. • Remotes and Controllers – Use a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol or an alcohol wipe to disinfect surfaces. If you have pesky crevices, use a cotton swab or toothpick to dislodge debris. In addition, be sure to keep food or drinks away from your electronics to avoid poten- tially damaging spills. 1 https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/global-mobilecon- sumer-survey-us-edition.html Add Electronics to Your Spring Cleaning List