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...
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...
The Best Way to Clean Appliances
Just because something looks clean, it doesn’t mean it is clean. Take appliances, for example. You can’t see germs like Salmonella or E.coli, but they could be hiding in plain sight, particularly where you do your cooking and store your food. Here are some of our favorite articles on cleaning...
Clean and Happy New Year’s Resolution Keeping
If you’re one of the many people who’ve resolved to keep their homes clean and happy in the New Year, you’ve come to the right place for some easy tips for keeping your personal promise. According to our most recent National Cleaning Survey, we spend about six hours per week...
How-to Care for Your Snow Gear
Winter has set in across the country, with many of us watching the snow fall so beautifully. We know what comes next… a salty, sandy, slushy mess! Here’s some advice we’ve found that will help get your gear ready for the next snowball fight. Removing salt stains from suede (aka...
Stay Organized and Safe
Today is Organize Your Home Day. When it’s time to straighten out your cleaning cabinet, we want to remind you that keeping your cleaning products safely stored is important 365 days a year. In addition to child-proofing your cabinets and closets, here are some of our top tips: Always keep...
How Cleaning Works
Did you know that cleaning takes three kinds of energy? Check out ExplorationClean.org to find out how cleaning works, including how the different types of energy work together to get your favorite things clean.