It always seems to happen – when you pull a new white t-shirt over your head, you get lipstick on the collar. Or someone spills red wine… right on your new rug. Or your dog jumps up on you with muddy paws. Stains! They’re the worst. But if you know...
Prevent Pumpkin-Carving Mess
There are many joys of Halloween: costume-making, candy selection, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating. Most parents would probably agree, though, that carving pumpkins, while fun, can be a very messy endeavor. Here are some tips for keeping the carving mess under control. First, pick a good spot for carving. Doing it outside...
Around the Web – October 5, 2017
There are a lot of great writers out there sharing inspiring content about Clean & Happy living! Here are our favorite posts from last month. We hope you’ll enjoy them, too.
Cleaning Up After a Hurricane or Flood
Millions of Americans have been affected by hurricanes, and in the aftermath, face the daunting task of cleaning and/or rebuilding. Our thoughts are with those who are facing a challenge. Here are some guidelines to help you through a flood of any kind. It’s important that cleaning and disinfecting homes...
Enter to Win a $2,500 Gift Card Simply by Taking the KEY Pledge
You’ve got until the end of the year to enter ACI’s KEY Pledge Laundry Safety sweepstakes. Simply take the online pledge to keep your laundry room safe, and you’re entered! How can you be the key? Keep liquid laundry packets out of the reach of kids and tell others about...
Dusting 101
Dusting may not be the most glamorous job (hello, understatement!), but it’s an important part of keeping a home clean. Removing dust makes a place look better and also helps get rid of allergens. Here are some suggestions for getting rid of the dust around your house. How often do...
Getting Into A Back-to-School Family Cleaning Routine
School is in full swing! It’s back to homework and schedules, with set bedtimes and rushing out the door to make the bus. This is a great time to jump-start some cleaning routines at home. Keeping things neat and organized will definitely make the days go more smoothly. The key...
How to Load a Dishwasher
Ever wonder if there’s a best way to load the dishwasher? You’re not alone. We’re not saying there’s an absolute right way to do it – like most things, there are lots of options. We just thought you might be interested in some tips that’ll keep your dishes sparkling –...
Hand Sanitizer: When Should You Use It?
We’ve all been there. We’re on an airplane and want to eat a snack, yet not allowed to get up to wash our hands. Or we’re out running errands, like grocery shopping or the car wash, and we can just feel the germs on our hands. Or we’re at our...