Author Archives: Jessica Ek

Home Carpet Cleaning

Carpets get a lot of abuse, especially during the winter months. How can you get them clean? We get asked this a lot, especially during spring cleaning season. By treating them now with some TLC (that’s “tender loving cleaning”), you can help prolong their beauty and their life. Regular Maintenance...

Earth Day Cleaning Innovations

Happy Earth Day! Today is a great time to celebrate the steps we’re taking to ensure #OurFutureIsClean. The cleaning products industry is working on a number of fronts and cleaning products are more sustainable than ever before. Check out just a few of the innovations: Sheets and Swatches One easy...

The Role of pH in Cleaning

Every cleaning product needs to be “balanced” to work well and to be safe upon contact with your skin. To achieve this balance, chemists use pH adjusters. Ranging from 0 to 14, the pH scale measures how acidic or basic (also known as alkaline) a substance is when dissolved in...

Cleaning Trends and COVID-19

A year ago, we launched a month long #SafeAndCleanAtHome challenge on cleaning for health and well-being. It was a fun way to connect and get some control in changing circumstances. As two weeks at home turned into a year, #SafeAndCleanAtHome became a weekly feature. When things began opening back up...

Levels of Laundry Care

This National Public Health Week, we’re talking about cleaning practices for better health. When a loved one is sick, you want to care for them. Maybe you bring them soup or medicine. Maybe you set them up with a comfortable place to lay down in view of a television. But...

Safe and Clean Spring Cleaning

It’s spring cleaning season again! During National Cleaning Week, we celebrate everyone who will organize, sweep, vacuum, dust, disinfect or otherwise clean their homes. A recent survey found that 90% of Americans take part in spring cleaning. Still home because of the pandemic? Join the trend and roll up your...

Conserving Water While Cleaning

World Water Day, held on March 22, focuses on valuing water. To celebrate we are providing some tips and tricks to conserve water while cleaning your home. Kitchen Cleaning: Use a dishwasher. Modern dishwashers use less water compared to washing dishes by hand. Remember to run a full load to...

Storing Cleaning Supplies Safely

Poison Prevention Week is next week and a good time to talk about the basic steps you can do to avoid accidents that can happen when household items are ingested. Whether dealing with medicine, cleaning products or other potential child hazards, here are some things to pay attention to while...

What are Quats?

Chances are, if you’ve been disinfecting surfaces during the pandemic, you’ve been using a product with Quats. Quat (also called a QAC) is short for Quarternary Ammonium Compounds. This group of ingredients is used in many disinfecting products because they’re so good at killing bacteria, fungi and viruses, including the...

Comforter and Bedding Cleaning

How to Wash a Comforter and Bedding After a long day, the feeling of a cozy bed is so satisfying. But over time, sweat, body oil and allergens like dust mites can start to build up. To keep your bedding clean and comfortable, it’s a good idea to wash it...

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