Author Archives: Jessica Ek

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 Cleaning Product Storage Hacks

It is a crazy time to be a parent! There are so many things on your plate already and then you add on top everything that comes with the pandemic. So this Baby Safety Month, we want to share some ideas on how to store cleaning products in a way...

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...

What’s in Hand Sanitizer?

Hand sanitizers are useful for killing germs, especially when soap and water are not readily available. Due to the current pandemic, there are many more brands of hand sanitizer for sale these days in an effort to meet demand. How do you choose one that will work for you and...

Safe School Lunch Packing Tips

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about lunchtime. For some of us, the kitchen table has become an unexpected office or a learning space for schoolwork. For others, it could mean a habit of eating out has been changing to packing a lunch. Schools may have changes in terms...

End of Summer Cleaning

Want a great start to next summer? Spend some time now returning warm weather gear to its best possible state before you store it away. Here’s how: Musty beach towels: Launder, using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Add a small amount of fabric softener to the final...

When It Makes Scents: Cleaning Product Fragrances

When using a cleaning product with a scent you adore, that pleasant smell adds to the rewarding feeling of a job well done. Depending on the fragrance, it can be an escape to a tropical destination or a reminder of spring in the middle of winter. Fragrance is often a...

Faster Cleaning Shortcuts

Today is the day to kick back and relax because it’s #LazyDay. There will always be something to clean, but our cleaning shortcuts will help you knock out the chores and enjoy the sunshine sooner: Go from the top down – As you dust or clean, things can fall and...

How to Wash Dishes by Hand

Whether you wash all your dishes by hand or just the ones that can’t go in the dishwasher, you’ve probably faced the post-meal tower of dirty dishes. While dealing with oils and baked-on food isn’t exactly fun, there are some steps you can take to make the job easier. PREP...

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