April 7 is National No Housework Day. Put down the broom, mop, and sponge! Yup, this is the American Cleaning Institute saying take a break! Relax with family or a good book in your spare time. Come back to your spring clean-up another day. Enjoy!
Author Archives: Lorraine Adler Altschuler
Put Some Money in the Cookie Jar with These Saving Tips
April is Financial Awareness Month. While many families are focused on long-term saving for retirement, college tuition and other life events, there are small things you can do every day to save money on cleaning. According to ACI’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey, 30 percent of us are buying less expensive...
Quick and Easy Ways to Love Your Laundry Room
Just because your laundry room is where you wash dirty clothes, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a pretty place to be in, as well as functional and safe for youngsters. Here are some simple things you can do to spruce up where you fold and stack. Put away (or...
Think Safety During Poison Prevention Week
If you’re spring cleaning like 75% of your neighbors, it’s a good time to keep an eye out for safety. In recognition of Poison Prevention Week, be sure look for things that should not be within reach of children and adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. including cleaning products and other...
Do This Before You Leave for Spring Break
Most likely, there is something we all do right before we go on vacation – clean! Millions of us will be taking to the roads and skies for spring break – getting out of our routines to reboot and recharge. Here’s some guidance we curated on how to feel good...
What is an enzyme, anyway?
What are enzymes? Enzymes are ingredients that play a powerful role in removing stains and allow us to wash clothes in cold water. They work like the enzymes in our digestive system that help break down the food we eat. How can I tell if enzymes are in my products?...
It’s Time to Get Crafty
Beyond making personal mementos and gifts, crafting is known to reduce stress and even help kids develop fine motor skills. Since March is National Craft Month, why not pick a rainy day and have some family fun making one of these crafts using things you probably have around the house...
How to Get Your Closets Ready for Spring
With the first day of spring just weeks away, now’s the time to freshen up your closets so your sunny-weather wardrobes are ready to wear when the weather gets warm! Before storing or switching out winter-weather clothes, check them for stains and launder them, if necessary. If you have an...
Tackling Indoor Allergens
The list of common indoor allergens isn’t pretty, ranging from dust mite excretion to pollen, pet dander, and dead skin, and in extreme cases, cockroaches, mold spores and mildew. Cleaning your home is one of the easiest things you can do to help reduce allergy or asthma flare ups (and...
Clean is Kind
This Sunday, February 17th, is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Before you start gifting the leftover Valentine’s Day chocolate, consider giving something healthier: a small bottle of hand sanitizer. This little, thoughtful surprise in the heart of cold and flu season shows you care about that person staying happy and...