Author Archives: Jessica Ek

How to Clean Key Spots in the Home

The kitchen and bathroom top the list of key rooms to clean in the home. That’s why they were the focus of a panel discussion during the third annual Discover Cleaning Summit, hosted by Good Housekeeping and the American Cleaning Institute. Why should these rooms be at the top of...

Emerging Cleaning Technologies: Disinfecting

During the pandemic, many organizations were looking for ways to disinfect public spaces. Some of these methods used familiar disinfecting sprays, wipes, or bleach. Some methods were less familiar. We wanted to look at a couple of these newer methods for whole room disinfecting and how they are supposed to...

IOU Cleaning Coupons as Gifts

Inflation is causing many holiday shoppers to adjust their plans. In a recent NerdWallet survey, 36% of respondents said they would give different gifts compared to past years and 35% reported planning to spend less. If you’re on a tight budget this year and looking for a last-minute gift, look...

Expert Advice on Cleaning Dishes

Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s a time of family, togetherness…and dishes. Fortunately, technology has come a long way and your dishwasher may be capable of more than you realize. To help you get through that pile of plates in the most efficient way possible, we’ve brought in experts to...

Cleaning Safety for Caregivers

November is National Family Caregivers Month! For many caregivers, part of the role involves ensuring a clean environment for someone who is not able to clean for themselves at the level needed. This is especially important when caring for those who are immunocompromised. When it comes to cleaning, there are...

Ingredient Function Guide

STEAM Day focuses on getting kids interested in fields of science. And cleaning can be a great introduction since it’s something everyone does and involves a surprising amount of chemistry. Kids can learn about the chemistry of cleaning on our site, Exploration Clean, which includes an interactive game. Check it...

School Lunch Stain Guide

November 3 is #NationalSandwichDay. The sandwich is a lunch box staple, so this “holiday” serves as a great reminder for how to get out the stain’s kids bring home with them. A good place to start is with the basics of stain removal: Deal with it as early as possible....