It’s National Chemistry Week, a great time to celebrate the chemicals that make up everything around us! We are made of chemicals, as is our food, our clothes, our medicines and our cleaning products. And new innovations in using the chemicals around us help make our lives easier and safer....
Author Archives: Jessica Ek
Bleach Dos and Don’ts
Bleach is a powerful disinfectant that can help protect against the spread of COVID-19, but it needs to be used correctly. Whether you’re using bleach for the first time, or as part of your regular disinfecting routine, it’s always important to make sure that you’re using the product as instructed...
Save Energy on Appliances
Your appliances are only as energy efficient as the way you use them. Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household energy use, with refrigerators and clothes dryers topping the consumption list. For #EnergyEfficiencyDay, here are some simple tips to help you maximize your energy savings. Stay full. Your...
Cleaning for a Healthy World Now and Later
This spring, our world turned upside down. Seemingly overnight, cleaning products became even more essential and, in many cases, hard to find. From the very factory floors making these products to homes and businesses, communities all around the country are using cleaning products to help keep their spaces clean and...
Safe and Clean Commute
As we’ve been learning, the main way COVID-19 spreads is from close person-to-person transmission and can be mitigated through maintaining social distance and wearing a mask. Other things that can help include handwashing and cleaning frequently-touched surfaces regularly. You can stay #safeandcleanathome but what does all this mean for your...
