Author Archives: Jessica Ek

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...

Duck, Duck, Race!

January 13 is Rubber Ducky Day and the perfect time to celebrate this classic bath time companion. But did you know these ducks can race? Each year, the American Cleaning Institute hosts a charity duck race, where ducks “swim” down a lazy river toward the finish line. Many well-known companies...

All Things Diapers and Cleaning

There are many joys of having a small child, but diaper changing is usually not one of them. It is, however, a key time for hygiene. This is when cleaning and disinfecting can have an outsized impact on the health and safety of your family. Here are some steps you...

Choosing Cleaning Appliances

A major cleaning appliance is a big-ticket item. Keep satisfaction high and disappointment low with some key steps. First, study the dealer’s available printed materials. Specification sheets will help you compare different features, designs and capabilities on different makes and models. Check the warranty to find out how long the...

Saving Fire-Damaged Fabrics

With cold weather comes many ways to heat the home and, unfortunately, more home fires than any other season. The smoke and soot that a fire leaves behind can create damage far beyond that of the original flames. Smoke residue is made up of particles that were not completely vaporized...

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