Author Archives: Jessica Ek

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...

Holiday Food Safety

From family dinners to buffets and snacks with friends, the holidays often have food at the center of the gathering. Care for your loved ones by preparing food with care and cleaning appropriately before and after cooking. It’s a great way to help everyone stay healthy for the holidays. If...

Tips and Tricks for Hand Washing Dishes

Even if you have a dishwasher, there are times when it’s best to wash dishes by hand. For some, washing dishes is a stress reliever, a time that’s meditative and gets the creative juices flowing. But if you’re not one of those people, that’s okay too – we have tips...

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