Cleaning habits have changed during the current pandemic. Our homes have never been so clean and we’ve increased our handwashing diligence. How we’re venturing out into the world has changed, too. Many of us are taking fewer trips and trying to find ways to keep the germs we know are...
Clean Wherever You Are for National Cleaning Week
Americans everywhere have been changing their cleaning habits in response to the coronavirus pandemic. 78% of Americans already spring clean annually and this year, with extra time at home and a heightened need to clean, that percentage will likely be more. As we work as a society to “flatten the...
A Thank You to Family Caregivers
The American Cleaning Institute would like to say thank you to all those who are caregivers to family, friends and others in need of assistance. Since it’s Family Caregivers Month, we also want to share a few tips for those who help us all live our best lives. Because our...
How to Stay Clean During a Natural Disaster
While we can’t control when natural disasters will affect us, we can take charge of how prepared we are to handle them. One website that offers great advice for creating plans for everything from evacuations and staying in touch with loved ones to safeguarding documents and pets is https://www.ready.gov/september. Cleaning...
3 Items No School Backpack Should be Without
Notebooks? Check! Pencils? Check! Markers? Check! As parents, we do all we can to help our kids get off to school happy, healthy, and well prepared for their school activities. In addition to their school supplies, there are items we can drop into backpacks to help ensure our youngsters stay...
Preparing for Summer Fun
Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and the beginning of summer! You may be thinking about reserving trains, planes, and automobiles for vacation travel. Where ever you decide to travel, be prepared to have good hand hygiene and avoid germs that may slow you down...
Thank Your School Nurse
This is School Nurses Week, and there’s no better time to take time to appreciate our school nurses. According to the National Association of School Nurses, the work of these amazing professionals helps improve student attendance and academics, keeps teachers healthy and schools up to par. Let’s make their jobs...
Celebrate National No Housework Day
April 7 is National No Housework Day. Put down the broom, mop, and sponge! Yup, this is the American Cleaning Institute saying take a break! Relax with family or a good book in your spare time. Come back to your spring clean-up another day. Enjoy!