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!
Do This Before You Leave for Spring Break
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...
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...
National Hobby Month
It’s National Hobby Month! If you’ve made a resolution to try something new this year, congratulations! Or, maybe you just want to keep focusing on what makes you happy. Either way, your leisure activities help relieve stress while you use your creative talents. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, hiker or yogi...
Happy Thanksgiving from Our Nest to Yours
All of us at Clean and Happy Nest wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings. Whether you’re hosting or traveling, we have everything you need to stay clean and healthy during what can sometimes be a chaotic time of year. Find out helpful laundry solutions for holiday stains. Go through our...