Author Archives: Jessica Ek

Cookware Cleaning

With everyday dishes, cups or utensils, you can usually run them through the dishwasher and they’ll be clean and ready for reuse. Cookware isn’t always as straightforward. Some things (think cast iron pans) should never be put in the dishwasher. Some pans benefit from scrubbing them with steel wool, while...

Cleaning for Slow Fashion

As awareness of the environmental impacts of the fashion industry increases, many consumers are looking to take better care of the clothes they already own. In 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that 11.2 million tons of textile waste in the US ended up in landfills. In our increasingly throwaway...

Women at Work: Cleaning Innovations

Women are innovating at companies across the cleaning product supply chain every day. Their contributions have undoubtedly made the industry stronger and better able to meet consumer needs today and in the future. In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re taking a look back at just a few of the cleaning developments...

Cleaning Products That Save Time

One of the best ways to save time cleaning is actually to do it more often. Doing a little cleaning each day will help you stay on top of these tasks and reduce the need for deep cleaning. Here are some cleaning products that can help make cleaning as you...

Spring Cleaning a Dorm Room

Coming back from spring break is often the start of a mad dash to finals and summer. Taking some time now to spring clean your dorm room can put you in a better studying environment when you get back. Here are some things to keep in mind: Declutter First Spend...

Wipe Out Germs Before They Spread

Although a clean bathroom is a health benefit anytime of the year, right now it’s particularly important to be vigilant about germs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the period when an infected person is contagious can depend on factors that include the age and health...

Out with Old-Fashioned Cleaning Tips

If your parents and grandparents taught you how to clean, their best practices may no longer be best given today’s innovations in cleaning products and appliances. Let’s debunk some cleaning myths. The Old: Silverware should always be washed by hand. The True: Silver cutlery can be put in the dishwasher...

African American Pioneers in Cleaning

“If I see further, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton Many of the cleaning supplies we have in our homes and use every day, and the ongoing sustainability innovations in this space, would not be possible without the contributions of people of...

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