We all know that we’re supposed to wash our hands several times a day. And we all do it (right)? Are we doing it the best way? Let’s start with why it’s important: Washing hands slows the spread of germs, which keeps us all a lot healthier. Here’s how to...
Author Archives: Lorraine Adler Altschuler
How to Store Liquid Laundry Packets
Liquid laundry packets are convenient and easy to use. But look at them through the eyes of a small child: they’re bright, squishy and, let’s face it, kind of cool. Unfortunately, they’re also dangerous for small children who may be tempted to put them in their mouths. Liquid laundry packets...
How to Clean Your Summer Gear
We don’t want to admit it either, but summer is coming to an end. Cooler nights and shorter days are right around the corner. (Sniff!) Before you store all that summer gear to make room for back to school supplies, make sure they are clean and ready to be put...
Keeping Reusable Bags Clean
You’re using reusable shopping bags – yay! Good for the earth! But did you know that bacteria, yeast and mold can grow on your bags? And that those unwelcome growths can contaminate your food? Here’s how to keep your bags clean while you live green. Wash bags after each use,...
Are Your Kids’ Backpacks and Lunchboxes Ready for Back to School?
Chances are, the last time you thought about your kids’ backpacks and lunchboxes was on the last day of school. Maybe you stuffed them into a closet for the summer, out of sight and out of mind.? Are they even emptied out? Well, school is right around the corner, and...
Smell That? It’s Happiness!
One of the closest things we have to a time machine is our nose. Seriously. Scents can instantly transport us to happy memories and places. The fragrance of fresh flowers can remind you of a special Valentine’s Day, or the smell of fresh-baked cookies can bring you back to a...
Find Simple Pleasures in Your Day
Life is busy. Do you ever feel like the day flies by, and you’ve barely even looked up? We know we should be savoring and finding joy in our lives, but who has time for that? You do. Here are some very quick ways to find simple pleasures in your...
Keep Your Office Clean Too!
You may focus your cleaning energies on your home, but did you know that your office gets just as dirty? Phones, keyboards and computer mice are covered in germs. Here’s a quick routine you can follow at work to make sure your workspace is clean – and help keep you...
10-Minute Extreme Junk Drawer Makeover
We all have one – that drawer that inevitably gets filled with useless stuff that we rarely give a second thought to. (It’s called a “junk drawer” for a reason!) Do you have 10 minutes? Let’s clean it out. ● FIRST take everything out and spread it out so that...
Putting the “Win” in Windows
Did you know there’s an International Window Cleaning Competition? The International Window Cleaning Association hosts the annual event where cleaners prove who’s the fastest and most precise when it comes to windows. Check out a video from this year’s competition: You can be a window cleaning champion, too. Here are...