Author Archives: Lorraine Adler Altschuler

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!

Every day is a great day for that all-time family favorite, fried chicken. And because today just happens to be National Fried Chicken Day, here are a few tips for being clean and safe in the kitchen when poultry is on the menu. So, you’ve just finished cutting up your...

Avoiding Summertime Colds

Because you don’t get a cold from being in cold weather (think germs!), you gotta stay vigilant to avoid runny noses, coughs, and sore throats that could keep you and your family out of the sun and fun. The best preventative? Hand washing! According to the Centers for Disease Control...

A Fun Father’s Day Surprise

Dad’s special day is right around the corner. Still wondering what you and the kids can do to surprise him? How about treat him to a car wash! Grab the cleaning supplies, put on some old clothes and meet up in the driveway! Before you get started, remember that young...

Eureka! It’s International Bath Day

Fun Fact: International Bath Day celebrates the day when the Greek scholar Archimedes discovered that an object’s volume could be accurately measured by being submerged in water. He famously yelled “Eureka!” throughout the streets of Greece. To commemorate his achievement, teach your kids the basics of physics in the tub...

Love Your Fridge!

There’s never ever a bad time to clean out your fridge. It only takes a few minutes to get rid of food that’s gone bad, wipe up sticky spills, and squash the odors that ensue. Here’s how! Inside Your Fridge Empty the contents of the entire fridge shelf by shelf,...

Hello Summer! Goodbye Stains!

Memorial Day is finally here, and it’s time for the sights, smells and splatters of summer! Picnics, summer camps and s’mores make fond memories, but don’t let the stains last a lifetime, too! Chocolate. When this stain strikes, gently scrape off any excess chocolate. Once you get the item home, soak...

Hey, It’s Clean Your Room Day!

In honor of today being Clean Your Room Day AND because it’s Asthma Awareness Month, we decided to share 5 helpful tips for keeping asthma and allergy triggers under control in your bedrooms. Of course, don’t forget to tidy up on the other 364 days! If possible, use allergy-proof pillows...

Surprise Your Mom with a Clean Home!

Mother’s Day is about a week away, and if you’re struggling to find the perfect present – have we got an idea for you! While she’s eating breakfast in bed (hint, hint) – clean up! Yep, give her the gift of a clean home, and she’ll be grateful, especially if...

Keep Triggers at Bay on World Asthma Day

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping…and, unfortunately, springtime allergens and asthma triggers have come out to play, too. Our windows are open, and we’re spending more time outside which means that pollen (that dogs and cats can track in, too) is making its way inside our homes. One...

Wash in Cold and Save Energy, Your Clothes and the Planet

It’s Earth Day! There’s no better day to open our eyes to all of the benefits of washing some of our clothes in cold water. Did you know that about 90% of the energy a washing machine uses goes towards heating the water, and, that lots of clothing labels specify...

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