Author Archives: Jessica Ek

5 Laundromat Etiquette and Safety Tips

From apartment buildings to college campuses and beyond, there are many places where laundry is done in a shared space. To ensure a safe and pleasant experience for everyone, there are often unspoken guidelines to abide by so that everyone can get their laundry tasks accomplished on time. Here are...

Preventing Pests in the Pantry

Insects can find all the nourishment they need right in your home. To prevent infestations, take care of how you store and clean things in your kitchen and regularly inspect for unwelcome pests. Keep food storage areas clean. Spilled food should be cleaned up immediately. Cabinets and pantries should be...

Latest Cleaning Questions

Q. When grilling this summer, how can I prevent the spread of bacteria? A. Here’s how to keep bacteria at bay at the grill: Always wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap before and after handling food. If possible, use one cutting board for raw meat, poultry, and seafood...

Keeping the Nursery Clean

Because their immune systems are not fully developed, babies are vulnerable to illnesses. It’s important to know how to clean safely and properly when a baby is in the home. The new “Clean First Steps: A Cleaning Guide for New Parents” can help. Be sure to check out the full...

3 Convenient Uses for Dish Soap

There’s a reason why dish soap is a household staple. Besides tackling greasy dishes and cleaning dirty pans, dish soap has proven to be a reliable cleaning tool. From spring cleaning to laundry, dish soap has you covered in more ways than you think. 1. Pre-Treat Stains It’s no secret...

Safe Cleaning Product Storage for Caregivers

When someone in the home has Alzheimer’s or dementia, there are precautions caregivers can take to help ensure a safer environment. It includes going from room to room and assessing what changes might need to be made, from storing liquid laundry packets out of sight to making adjustments that help...

Keeping the Oceans Clean

June 8th marks World Ocean Day. The vastness of the ocean may have you wondering, what can I do to help? We’ve got a few small ways you can make a big impact and celebrate World Ocean Day! Save Water – You may already know to turn off the tap...

Removing Gardening Stains

Now that gardening season is here, your first harvest is probably a bumper crop of stains. Grass stains, pollen, mud and dirt are byproducts of around-the-garden cleanup. And tidying up the outside of the house can also reap paint and rust stains. Here are some tips to weed them out:...