Southbrook Apartments & Townhomes
May 2011
3rd - National Teacher's Day
5th - Cindo de Mayo
6th - Drawing for potted plant
8th - Mother's Day
24th - Pest Control
      5201-2,3,4,5,6 & 8
      5231-2,3,4,5 & 6 
30th - Memorial Day-Office Closed



Christy
Property Manager

Tammy
Assistant Manager

Erin
Leasing Consultant

Kert
Maintenance

Matt
Maintenance

From the Manager's Desk...

Spring has Sprung! 

Thank you to all who participated in our bunny/egg drawings and egg hunt!  Although the weather did not want to cooperate with us, we still made it a successful hunt in the model.  With all of the spring flowers coming into bloom, we thought it would be an excellent time for a drawing for a potted plant this month.  The drawing will be held on the 6th - just in time for Mother's Day!  Be sure to drop off your entry slip to the office to be entered to win.

Southbrook Apartments & Townhomes
5201 SW 34th St.
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 273-6116
southbrook@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 
9:00 am - 6 pm

Saturday:
10 am - 2 pm


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Energy Saving Air Conditioning Tips
  • Do not set the thermostat lower than the desired temperature when you first turn it on. It will not cool faster; it will only cool to a lower temperature than necessary and waste energy.
  • Make sure furniture does not obstruct air conditioning vents.
  • Do not position heat-producing appliances, such as televisions or lamps, near the thermostat.
  • A dusty filter reduces air flow. Examine your unit's air filters once a month and clean or replace filters when necessary. Keeping your filters clean can cut energy consumption 5 to 15%.

Did you know you can submit your maintenance requests online?  Simply find us on our website - www.midlandmgmt.com and click on the State of Kansas to find us listed there.  You may send us a note/comment, submit a maintenance request or even pay your rent online!

Chocolate Marshmallow Milkshake
Directions
Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream (ideally extra-cold), 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine 1 cup cold whole milk and 1/4 cup chocolate sauce in a blender. Add 3 cups chocolate ice cream; blend until smooth. Fill 4 glasses one-quarter of the way with the shake; add some marshmallow cream, then more milkshake, then cream, then milkshake. Finish with a dollop of marshmallow cream and garnish with grated bittersweet chocolate.


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5 Green Cleaning Tips for Your Bathroom

If you are trying to keep your bathrooms looking good without caustic chemicals and traditional high-power cleaners, try these green cleaning tips to help get your showers, sinks, toilets and floors sparkling using natural means. A few good guidelines are helping homeowners and renters take care of their homes without intense chemical formulations.

1. Use Vinegar-Based Products
For floors and tile, a vinegar-based cleaner can work just as well as some of the more costly and complex cleaners on the market. One of the challenges is to mix in additional elements to keep your bathroom from smelling like vinegar.

2. Use Baking Soda for Cleaning Drains
Using baking soda in conjunction with other natural cleaners can be an effective solution for cleaning out drains. This replaces some of the drain cleaners with potentially harmful fumes.

3. Plunging
Another alternative for drains is plunging and getting pipes unclogged by using the force of air over harsh chemicals.

4. Use “Elbow Grease”
Whether it’s floors or any other surface, some muscle power can be an effective alternative to high-powered chemicals.

5. Letting Surfaces Soak
Letting natural cleaners soak on a surface can increase their cleaning power. Here, the power of harsh chemicals is replaced by utilizing a longer time frame for cleaning. The natural use of lower intensity cleaners loosens dirt and grime by using moisture to help break it down and get surfaces and other items cleaner.

The above can help provide a deep clean for a bathroom without relying on chemicals that can cause health issues, harm to the environment, and your wallet.

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