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...
Family Project: Take a Bake Break!
Summer is over, and we’re waaaay back to school. Isn’t it about time for a sweet and fun family activity? Pick a rainy day or a post-homework afternoon for a bake break! October is Bake and Decorate Month – an annual celebration to bake your favorite dessert – a pie,...
National Child Health Day
It’s National Child Health Day – a reminder for us all to focus on the health and safety of our kids and families. In addition to keeping germs, bacteria, and allergens at bay in our homes through routine cleaning, here are some other proven ways to help ensure our youngest...
How and Why Does Soap Bubble?!
Ever wonder why soap bubbles and foams? So have a lot of other people! Here are links to a variety of sources for explanations – from MIT to an eighth grader! There are even some tips on making your own bubbles. Enjoy! http://web.mit.edu/nnf/education/wettability/bubbles.html https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-make-super-bubbles-science-project/ https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/cleansing/products/soap-foam.htm Share the fun! Get the...
