There’s a good reason why National Handwashing Awareness Week comes at the beginning of December. Of course, it’s because we’re heading into the heart of cold and flu season. As we spend more time indoors and around others who have colds, it becomes more likely that we’re exposed to the...
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Chanukah Holiday Stain Removal Tips
The Festival of Lights is upon us. Candle-lighting celebrations are accompanied by gelt giving, wine and grape juice drinking, and treat baking. Here are ACI’s tips for Chanukah stain removal, so that this time of family togetherness is as sweet as possible! Wine Sponge the stain with cool water or...
Happy Thanksgiving from Our Nest to Yours
All of us at Clean and Happy Nest wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings. Whether you’re hosting or traveling, we have everything you need to stay clean and healthy during what can sometimes be a chaotic time of year. Find out helpful laundry solutions for holiday stains. Go through our...
Nothing to Sneeze At
Catching a cold or getting the flu is nothing to sneeze at. Besides missed school and work days (or weeks), being sick can throw a whole household off kilter, with doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy. Cold and flu viruses are caught through the membranes in our noses, mouth,...
Full STEAM Ahead Day
How does the cleaning process work? Today, which just happens to be STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Day and the perfect time to ask that question! And we have the answer at ExplorationClean.org! Created for the big minds of little kids but fun for everyone, this site talks...
Clean and Happy Holiday Houseguests
During the winter holidays, family and friends come together to celebrate the season, give thanks, and look forward to things to come. As we host our loved ones in our homes, making them feel comfortable and cared for is what we all strive for. In this post, the American Cleaning...
What’s on Your Checklist?
On National Checklist Day, it is suggested that you (a) make a checklist, (b) check everything off the list, and (c) celebrate! Lists keep you organized and help bring a sense of accomplishment. By completing a cleaning checklist, your home will be healthier and safer for your family, plus you...
Tidy Tailgating
Fall and football are the perfect recipe for tailgate parties. And, tailgate parties and guests are the perfect recipe for sticky spills and stains. Two-four-six-eight who-do-we-appreciate? The person who remembered to bring these items along! Spot and stain remover stick or wipes for the inevitable drips Hand sanitizer Surface wipes...
Get Healthy on Global Handwashing Day – Think Soap, Not Soup
When was the last time you washed your hands? It’s cold and flu season and, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So soap now beats chicken soup later. Join ACI and the CDC today in observing Global Handwashing Day – the perfect...
Tips for Tidying up Your Tech
Today is Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. In addition to spending some time organizing and tidying up your computer files and address books, take a moment to clean what you touch every single day – the outside of your computers, tablets, cell phones, and anything else that has a keyboard...