Health

Keeping Play Areas Clean and Safe

Small children are like mini-germ factories. They put everything from fingers to toys in their mouths, germs spreading to everything they touch or sneeze on. Keeping kids and their surroundings clean and safe is a constant challenge. And, where there are lots of children, including classrooms and childcare settings, the...

Cleaning Advice Graduates Wish They’d Known

When it’s time for us to leave home for our first apartment or dorm room, how ready are we? And how do we gain the knowledge we need to keep that new space clean and healthy, either on our own or alongside roommates? A recent study found that most of...

Clearing the Air: Air Conditioners and Asthma or Allergies

Allergens are tiny airborne particles that can trigger an asthma attack. The big five triggers are dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches and their droppings, mold and mildew, and pollen. Although there is no sure way to prevent asthma, it can be managed by reducing exposure to these allergens. Pollen is...

The Role of Cleaning in Health Care

There are a lot of cleaning products out there. Some are strong disinfectants and others are as simple as a bar of soap. These cleaning products all play a role in keeping ourselves, our loved ones, our homes and public spaces clean. This is especially important in public places like...

Home Organization Tips with Safety in Mind

Home organization is not only a way to make your living space more comfortable and functional, but also a way to protect your health and safety. Many household items, especially things like medicine, batteries, and cleaning products, can pose hazards if they are not stored and used properly. Here are...

Spring Refresh without the Sneezes

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, but for many people, it also means the onset of allergy season. Here are some tips for bringing in the springtime mood without the spring allergy triggers: Choose allergy-friendly plants: Some plants are better for allergy sufferers than others. Choose plants like...

Kitchen Organizing for Healthier Meals and a Healthier Mind

Do you feel that an organized space lowers your anxiety? If so, you’re not alone, in fact 60% of survey respondents said cleaning lowered their stress and anxiety. And one of the more chaotic places in the home that could probably use some organization is the kitchen. In addition to...

The Importance of Cleaning For Well-Being

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our surroundings often mirror the chaos within us. A cluttered room can translate to a cluttered mind. Conversely, the act of cleaning not only transforms our physical environment but also holds profound mental health benefits. From alleviating stress to promoting mindfulness, the...

Better Breakfasts: Donʼt Let Germs Join the Morning Rush

March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to re-evaluate that morning breakfast rush. While moms (okay, probably grandmoms) have always claimed it was the most important meal of the day, todayʼs grab-and-go generation often leave a good breakfast in the dust. Why bother with breakfast? There are many reasons...

Cleaning During Chemotherapy

If you are caring for a loved one with cancer, you’re dealing with a lot already. It can be easy to fall behind on some of the everyday tasks like cleaning. However, cleaning plays an important role in health. If a patient is undergoing chemotherapy, it can weaken the body’s...

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