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Cleaning Is Caring

You may have noticed our new look earlier this week. We’re proud to bring you the new Cleaning Is Caring blog! Over the last few years, cleaning has evolved from being seen as a chore for keeping your “nest” tidy to a way to show our loved ones and communities...

Spring Cleaning a Dorm Room

Coming back from spring break is often the start of a mad dash to finals and summer. Taking some time now to spring clean your dorm room can put you in a better studying environment when you get back. Here are some things to keep in mind: Declutter First Spend...

Duck, Duck, Race!

January 13 is Rubber Ducky Day and the perfect time to celebrate this classic bath time companion. But did you know these ducks can race? Each year, the American Cleaning Institute hosts a charity duck race, where ducks “swim” down a lazy river toward the finish line. Many well-known companies...

Cleaning Touchscreens

During the last year or two, contactless payment and service options have popped up everywhere. Often, this involves using an app on your phone or tablet and arranging for deliveries or curbside service. Sometimes, it means interacting with a kiosk. Whatever screen you use, here’s how to stay safe and...

How to Clean a Car Seat

September is Baby Safety Month, a time to highlight parents and caregivers’ number one priority -– keeping baby safe and healthy. Whether it’s your first baby or you’re a seasoned pro, September is a great time to remind us how to properly clean a car seat. Parents know how quickly...

Dorm Cleaning Tips

When you have a packed schedule, it’s easy to let stuff pile up in your room. But dorm rooms are small, and before you know it, you’ve run out of floor space – and there’s a funky smell that won’t go away. For help tackling some of the most common...

Safe and Clean Child Care

Because cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene are such important tools in reducing the spread of germs, they are especially important in the child care setting. And everyone has a part to play in ensuring a safe and clean environment, from cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing to keeping hands clean. Which should...

Listening to the Cleanfluencers

Have you heard of cleanfluencers? Oftentimes, these are the cleaning wizards you can see on social media giving you the latest cleaning tips and tricks. Sometimes they’re other moms and dads sharing how they deal with cleaning the house and what they’ve learned in the process. Check out what a...

“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...