The carpets in our Cave Dwelling had never been cleaned since we moved into our new home. With a social event on the horizon, the Supreme Commander undertook the task of getting someone to come and shampoo a few rooms of carpet. The TV advertisments for Stanley Steemer are masterful. There is the one that says, “Our certified AND BONDED employees will safely clean your carpets.” That “BONDED” thing is powerful. It causes the customer to have an internal conversation that goes something like. . . “Do I want someone who is NOT bonded to come into my home? I
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