Author Archives: Jessica Ek

How to Clean Your Jeans

Jeans have become a wardrobe essential. However, they require a bit of special care to help them last a long time. You do need to wash them. In fact, you should be washing them every few times you wear them. Here’s how: Read and follow the fabric care label. If...

A Guide to Sustainable Cleaning

When it comes to cleaning, waste reduction, saving water and saving energy are the three of the main ways to be more sustainable and help protect the earth. While product packaging is critical in allowing your cleaning product to be safely transported and stored in your home, improperly disposing of...

How to Unclog a Drain

Clogged drains can be annoying, and expensive. They can cause leaks or become a place for mold and germs to spread. However, if you act quickly, a little effort keeps a small issue from becoming bigger. Before you call in a plumber, there are a few things you can try...

Declutter to De-Stress

Reduce your stress this National Stress Awareness Month by decluttering! A proven way to decrease those stress hormones is by keeping your space organized. In addition to reducing stress, decluttering can increase productivity, and create a sense of calm in your home. When we’re surrounded by clutter, it can be...

Making Handwashing a Habit

National Public Health Week starts today and is about making sure communities have a chance at long and healthy lives. One way to make a community healthier is educating children on the importance of handwashing and making it a habit each and every day. According to the CDC, washing your...

Poison Prevention Awareness Tips

Did you know that you can call poison control for expert advice from medical specialists at one of the 55 poison centers located across the country? This resource can become a lifeline when the unthinkable happens. The third full week of March every year is National Poison Prevention Week and...

Celebrating Global Recycling Day

Less than 20% of recyclable material is actually recycled, around the world. Later this week is Global Recycling Day and a good time to bring attention to the importance of recycling, the work currently being done, and what more can be accomplished together. To be sustainable, we must meet our...

Dealing With Hard Water Stains

If you’re cleaning and still seeing cloudy spots on your glassware, you probably have hard water. What you’re seeing is some film residue caused by the hard-water minerals that has remained after the water has evaporated. And it isn’t just an aesthetic concern. That residue can build up in other...

Stocking the Clean Dozen

As we head into the time of year for spring cleaning, it’s a good time to check your cleaning supplies. For effective cleaning, make sure products are within their use by date and you restock anything running low. Whether you’re establishing a new household or getting your existing one in...

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