Health

Allergens Bite the Dust

Asthma and allergy attacks are triggered by tiny airborne particles called allergens. These allergens often lurk in dust mites, animal dander, mold and mildew, and pollen. One way to help control these allergens is to get rid of the dust in your home, as well as the pollen that seeps...

Quick Tasks to Keep Clutter Down

As we move into the spring, it’s the perfect time to think about reducing clutter in our homes. Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month isn’t until May, but allergies are affecting us earlier in the year than they used to. Taking small steps to mitigate dust and pollen accumulation can make...

Keeping Children Safe is Everyone’s Responsibility

Cleaning products are indispensable in maintaining a clean and hygienic home. Ensuring the safe storage of these items is crucial to keeping children safe. Even if you don’t have kids, you may have friends or visit with family, so this is an important storage consideration for all homes. Here are...

Health and Hygiene During Cold and Flu Season

If you’re like most Americans we surveyed, you aren’t fully confident the people around you are taking appropriate measures to reduce germs during cold and flu season. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make sure you’re doing your part and helping keep yourself and your loved ones safe...

Minimize Holiday Asthma and Allergies

If you or a loved one suffers from allergies or asthma, you probably know all too well that with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes a host of pitfalls that can trigger an attack. Here are some strategies to keep these triggers under control. True green: If...

Cleaning Musty (or Moldy) Closets

If you’ve ever opened your closet only to be greeted by an unpleasant musty or moldy odor, you’re not alone. These issues can arise due to excess moisture, lack of ventilation, or simply the presence of organic materials like fabric, which mold loves to feast on. Fortunately, with a bit...

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...

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