Author Archives: Jessica Ek

Thanksgiving Cleaning Checklist

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, you may be wondering if your home will be clean and ready in time for the holidays. The good news is that you can get started now and just leave a few things for that final week.   Things You Can Do Now:  Clean entertaining spaces, starting...

Cleaning Hacks for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Many of us start feeling down when the days get shorter. This could be mild, or a more substantial mood change known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Health care providers and mental health professionals have therapy and medication options that can help. There are also several self-care options that...

Avoiding Bed Bugs from Traveling

You may be hearing about the bed bug infestation in Paris and getting ready to cancel upcoming travel plans. After all, no one wants to bring them home. Bed bugs can be very difficult and expensive to exterminate. Your best bet is to avoid bringing them home at all. It...

Cleaning Synthetic Fabrics

Synthetic fabrics have become a staple in our modern wardrobes and homes due to their durability, affordability, and versatility. From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. However, cleaning synthetic fabrics can sometimes be a bit...

Is Fragrance-Free Right for You?

A lot goes into choosing the right detergent or cleaning product for your life. At the end of the day, everyone wants a product that makes them feel good about how they are cleaning. One consideration is choosing which scent you’d like to enjoy when cleaning or choosing a product...

Pet Hair Cleaning Hacks

Pet owners know that while our four-legged friends bring joy and companionship into our lives, they also leave their fur all over our homes. Dealing with pet hair can be a constant battle but we have some clever pet hair removal hacks to help keep your home clean and pet...

Cleaning Questions for Baby Safety

It’s Baby Safety Month! One of the big ways to keep your baby safe is ensuring they have a clean environment. That’s why we went through our archives and pulled out a few of our favorite baby cleaning questions. Q. What are some of the best things I can do...

Reduce Your Cleaning Carbon Footprint

Each year, Climate Week asks big questions and demands bold action. It’s a vital chance for discussion and committing to doing more on an international level. It can also be an opportunity to commit to doing more on an individual level. All the changes we make to reduce our carbon...

How to Clean Smelly Shoes

Smelly shoes are an all-too-common issue. It can be annoying; no matter how clean your feet are, they still end up making your sneakers smell. Shoes are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria because they trap sweat and moisture, creating an environment for bacteria to thrive. Here are a few...

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