As part of a recent online challenge, teens were putting laundry packets in their mouths. This self-harming behavior may have seemed funny to some, but it can be quite unsafe. Liquid laundry detergent packets are highly concentrated and can be harmful to eyes, skin or when ingested. Symptoms related to...
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Around the Web: February 2018
Clean & Happy Nest Roundup Post There are a lot of great writers out there sharing inspiring content about Clean & Happy living! Here are our favorite posts from last month. We hope you’ll enjoy them, too.
Q&A: Dishwashers
We know that you know how to use a dishwasher. (You’ve been doing it for how many years now?) But there may be some questions lurking in the back of your mind when you’re loading up after a feast with family and friends. We’re going to answer them. Should I...
Winter Cleaning Challenge: Road Salt
This winter has already seen its share of storms and ice (if you live in the parts of the country that actually have a winter). One of the biggest cold-weather cleaning challenges is road salt. It’s great for keeping roads safe in an ice or snowstorm, but it can pose...
Cleaning, Cleaning… Good for Your Heart
February is American Heart Month… a time to focus on keeping our hearts in shape so that we can live healthier lives. Did you know you can get some good cardio in just by cleaning your house? (How’s that for multitasking?) Here’s the skinny on how to burn some calories...
How to Load a Dishwasher
Ever wonder if there’s a best way to load the dishwasher? You’re not alone. We’re not saying there’s an absolute right way to do it – like most things, there are lots of options. We just thought you might be interested in some tips that’ll keep your dishes sparkling –...
Hand Sanitizer: When Should You Use It?
We’ve all been there. We’re on an airplane and want to eat a snack, yet not allowed to get up to wash our hands. Or we’re out running errands, like grocery shopping or the car wash, and we can just feel the germs on our hands. Or we’re at our...
Keep Your Cell Phone Clean
What’s the one thing you touch more than anything else? Your phone, of course. It goes everywhere you go, including your pocket, your purse, your desk, your car, your kid’s games, your bathroom, your bed. It collects germs along the way, too. In a recent study, 82% of cell phones...
Guest Blogger: How to Get Kids Involved in Cleaning
Cleaning with kids can feel like an impossible venture but with the right approach and age-appropriate tasks, kids can learn how to help out around the house. Household chores teach responsibility, life skills, and allow children to contribute to the family. Even little ones can learn how to help with...
Find Joy at Your Feet
Swing open the front door, inhale a fresh scent, and catch gleams of light reflecting from shiny counters and handles. There’s nothing like that feeling of returning to a clean home. Knowing your special space is sparkly definitely can give you an instant mood boost. Yet, not all cleaning jobs...