Author Archives: Jessica Ek

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...

Down Coat Cleaning Tips

Down coats are lightweight and durable. It’s no wonder they’re so popular when the weather gets cold. Like any garment, they can get grungy after a while and should be washed a few times a year. It isn’t hard, but it takes a bit of care to ensure the down...

Fun with Handwashing for Any Age

December 1-7, 2021 marks National Handwashing Awareness Week. Since we’re in the midst of cold and flu season, it’s especially important to revisit the basics of handwashing. We’ll be spending more time indoors and around others who might have colds, making it more likely that we’ll be exposed to the...

Removing Tobacco Odors and Stains

Today is the Great American Smokeout and the perfect time to start the journey toward a smoke-free life. However, if you’ve been smoking for a while, you may be left with more reminders of the habit than you expected. From clothes to furniture, smoke can permeate surfaces and the odor...

Understanding Disinfectant Labels

You’ve probably looked at disinfectant labels a little more closely in the last year or two than previously. But what do all those instructions mean and what are the most important things to pay attention to? When it comes to disinfectants, those labels are a little different from other cleaning...

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Cleaning

Climate change is one of the most serious threats the world faces. Here at ACI, we recognize that bold action is needed. That’s why we challenged our members to raise ambitions and act on climate now. As the cleaning products industry, we are coming together to limit the global average...

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