Author Archives: Jessica Ek

The Stubborn Six – Our Worst Stains and How to Remove Them

We get a lot of questions about how to get stains out of clothes. And we get it. Stains can be a real pain. That’s especially true if they happen to be one of the stains we dubbed on National Laundry Day as the stubborn six. These stains are notoriously...

The Real Dirt on Laundry Stripping

Laundry stripping is the process of soaking fabric, usually sheets or bedding, in a mixture of borax, washing soda, and powdered laundry detergent. The fabric is soaked for several hours in hot water, and the high alkaline environment helps break down grease, calcium, and other residues. While laundry stripping can...

Tips for Organizing Small Laundry Spaces Safely

Some of us have full laundry rooms in our homes and others use communal laundry facilities. However, if you’re like 46% of American households, you fall somewhere in between, with an in-home washer and dryer tucked in a closet or within another room in the home. In which case, it...

The 8-Dish Rule and Other Dishwashing Tips Everyone Should Know

For National No Dirty Dishes Day, we’re bringing you our best tips and tricks for cleaning those dishes in a way that saves money, time, water, and energy. Bookmark this and share it with your friends! The 8-Dish Rule Do you have enough dishes to run the dishwasher? The decision...

Spring Refresh without the Sneezes

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, but for many people, it also means the onset of allergy season. Here are some tips for bringing in the springtime mood without the spring allergy triggers: Choose allergy-friendly plants: Some plants are better for allergy sufferers than others. Choose plants like...

Reducing Laundry Microplastics

Happy Earth Day! For the last 50+ years, this has been a time to mobilize in support of maintaining our home, Planet Earth, for the sake of human and planetary health for generations to come. This year, the theme is Planet vs. Plastic, which has direct implications for your laundry....

Celebrating Cleaning Innovations

Happy World Creativity and Innovation Day! Today, we celebrate the power of human ingenuity and the incredible ways in which it has shaped our world. One area where this ingenuity shines brightly is in the development of cleaning products. As new products and processes are developed, they help keep our...

Kitchen Organizing for Healthier Meals and a Healthier Mind

Do you feel that an organized space lowers your anxiety? If so, you’re not alone, in fact 60% of survey respondents said cleaning lowered their stress and anxiety. And one of the more chaotic places in the home that could probably use some organization is the kitchen. In addition to...

Hands Up for Handwashing

As we celebrate National Public Health Week, it’s important to highlight the simple yet effective practice of handwashing. This seemingly mundane task plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections and diseases so that we can protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Sure, here are some tips...

How to Clean Your Dishwasher

Do you ever notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher, or maybe your dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they used to? It might be time to give your dishwasher a good cleaning! Here are some simple steps to help you clean your dishwasher and keep it in...

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