Author Archives: Jessica Ek

“Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Website: Resources for Parents, School Staff and Kids

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new website for the Healthy Schools, Healthy People program. The new website features resources for educators, school nurses, administrators, parents and students. The redesign also includes interactive games, a newsletter, webinar program and dedicated social media. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People program is...

Safe and Clean Hotel Check-In Checklist

As things start returning to normal, many of us will be traveling once again. With that comes navigating airports, train stations, restaurants and hotels. Whether you are staying in a rental property or hotel room, you want to know your space is safe and clean. One key factor is choosing...

Disinfectant Ingredients

Experts agree that frequent handwashing is one of the first lines of defense against illness. But what about the surfaces our hands touch? When it’s important that germs be killed, you might choose disinfectants and disinfectant cleaners. Why are disinfectants different from other cleaning products? Most surface cleaners are designed...

Using Paper Towel Alternatives

Next time you need to wipe up a spill or dust something, instead of reaching for a paper towel, consider using a cleaning cloth, a reusable alternative for many hard surfaces around the home. Whether you’re looking for something that’s made for a specific task or something that’s multi-purpose, there...

Laundry Room Make-Over Safety

Pinterest is awash with beautiful laundry room makeovers. And why not? We spend a lot of time in our laundry rooms, doing an average of 8-10 loads of laundry each week and it’s great to enjoy that time in a beautiful space. But as you DIY the laundry room of...

How to Read a Product Label

How do you know you’re using a cleaning product correctly? Maybe you’re cleaning the same way your parents did. Perhaps you’re doing what you’ve seen on TV. Not bad. But hopefully you’ve also peeked at the product label and followed the information on there. In fact, that label should get...

Safe and Clean Summer Celebrations

This summer, gatherings of families and friends will probably start up again. It will be great to see loved ones again, but this is not a time to throw caution to the wind. Show your loved ones how much you care by following the best cleaning practices for safety at...

How to Clean a Bike

May is National Bike Month, a time to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and encourage more folks to give biking a try. Whether you’re an avid rider or taking your bike out for a spin for the first time in a while, Bike to Work Day on May...

Environmental Impact of Cleaning Products

The choices we make each day matter for the long-term health of our planet and, as climate change becomes more and more our reality, we all need to be considering our carbon footprint. That’s why the cleaning products industry is banding together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ACI has been...

Cleaning Mold, Mildew and Other Triggers

Did you know that cleaning is one of the easiest steps you can take to help reduce allergy or asthma flares (episodes) caused by many of the most common triggers? These triggers include animal dander, dust mites, mold, mildew and pollen. If left alone, these can build up over time...

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