Celebrated every year on July 29, National Lipstick Day encourages you to wear your favorite lip color. But if you find that your lipstick has accidentally gotten on your clothes, don’t worry! We have tips to help you remove lipstick – and other makeup – stains from your clothes. Lipstick...
Teaching Caring by Sharing the Cleaning
One thing the pandemic taught many households over the past year or so is that roles are fluid. Whether picking up new caretaking duties or household chores, many families needed to redistribute the load when outside support was unavailable. This included getting the kids involved in helping around the home,...
Sustainable Cleaning Product Packaging
It’s hard to think of a world without plastic. Plastic has added to our health and safety, including keeping things like cleaning products safe during transit and keeping them effective for longer. However, too much plastic is discarded and this is a major issue for the long-term health and well-being...
“Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Website: Resources for Parents, School Staff and Kids
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new website for the Healthy Schools, Healthy People program. The new website features resources for educators, school nurses, administrators, parents and students. The redesign also includes interactive games, a newsletter, webinar program and dedicated social media. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People program is...
Disinfectant Ingredients
Experts agree that frequent handwashing is one of the first lines of defense against illness. But what about the surfaces our hands touch? When it’s important that germs be killed, you might choose disinfectants and disinfectant cleaners. Why are disinfectants different from other cleaning products? Most surface cleaners are designed...
Using Paper Towel Alternatives
Next time you need to wipe up a spill or dust something, instead of reaching for a paper towel, consider using a cleaning cloth, a reusable alternative for many hard surfaces around the home. Whether you’re looking for something that’s made for a specific task or something that’s multi-purpose, there...
