Author Archives: Jessica Ek

Appreciation for Hospital Cleaners

In the bustling corridors of hospitals, where life and death often hang in the balance, there’s a group of workers whose contributions are invaluable yet frequently overlooked—the hospital cleaners.   These hospital staff members play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, hygiene, and overall well-being of patients, medical staff, and...

Don’t Make These Cleaning Mistakes

It’s National Clean Your Room Day! We may think we already know how to clean our rooms and our homes. Afterall, we do it frequently. However, despite our best intentions, there are common pitfalls that prevent us from achieving that sparkling clean we desire. Here’s how to avoid some of...

Hand Hygiene Do’s and Don’ts (Health)  

May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day. In 2025, the World Health Organization celebrates 17 years of this global campaign. It serves as a great reminder of the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.  To celebrate World...

Quick Tasks to Keep Clutter Down 

As we move into the spring, it’s the perfect time to think about reducing clutter in our homes. Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month isn’t until May, but allergies are affecting us earlier in the year than they used to.  Taking small steps to mitigate dust and pollen accumulation can make...

Are New Cleaning Gadgets Worth It? 

Should you try the latest cleaning gadget for #TakeAChanceDay? Take a Chance Day, April 23, is a reminder to explore something new. We’re highlighting a few cleaning gadgets you might consider for inspiration to celebrate!  Cleaning Gel  The shiny gel, which resembles gak or playdough from your youth, simply rolls...

Effective Garden Cleaning Tips and Tricks 

Keeping a garden clean and well-maintained is essential for its longevity and the enjoyment it brings.  Organizing Tools  Getting Ready for Garden Cleanup  Cleaning Afterward  Getting a garden ready for the spring requires some organizing and planning. With a little time up front, you can ensure that your garden remains...

Water and Laundry Cleaning Performance 

Water is a basic component of many cleaning tasks. But some attributes, such as mineral content, salt water and temperature can affect cleaning power.  Hard Water: Although soap is a good cleaning agent, its effectiveness is reduced when used in hard water. Hardness in water is caused by the presence...