Health

Understanding Disinfectant Labels

You’ve probably looked at disinfectant labels a little more closely in the last year or two than previously. But what do all those instructions mean and what are the most important things to pay attention to? When it comes to disinfectants, those labels are a little different from other cleaning...

How to Teach Hand Hygiene Habits

Happy Global Handwashing Day! It’s the perfect time to reinforce the importance of hand hygiene. Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stop the spread of germs. This observance day is part of an international handwashing promotion campaign to help motivate people to...

Teaching Caring by Sharing the Cleaning

One thing the pandemic taught many households over the past year or so is that roles are fluid. Whether picking up new caretaking duties or household chores, many families needed to redistribute the load when outside support was unavailable. This included getting the kids involved in helping around the home,...

Laundry Room Make-Over Safety

Pinterest is awash with beautiful laundry room makeovers. And why not? We spend a lot of time in our laundry rooms, doing an average of 8-10 loads of laundry each week and it’s great to enjoy that time in a beautiful space. But as you DIY the laundry room of...

Cleaning Mold, Mildew and Other Triggers

Did you know that cleaning is one of the easiest steps you can take to help reduce allergy or asthma flares (episodes) caused by many of the most common triggers? These triggers include animal dander, dust mites, mold, mildew and pollen. If left alone, these can build up over time...

Cleaning Trends and COVID-19

A year ago, we launched a month long #SafeAndCleanAtHome challenge on cleaning for health and well-being. It was a fun way to connect and get some control in changing circumstances. As two weeks at home turned into a year, #SafeAndCleanAtHome became a weekly feature. When things began opening back up...

Levels of Laundry Care

This National Public Health Week, we’re talking about cleaning practices for better health. When a loved one is sick, you want to care for them. Maybe you bring them soup or medicine. Maybe you set them up with a comfortable place to lay down in view of a television. But...

Storing Cleaning Supplies Safely

Poison Prevention Week is next week and a good time to talk about the basic steps you can do to avoid accidents that can happen when household items are ingested. Whether dealing with medicine, cleaning products or other potential child hazards, here are some things to pay attention to while...

Exercise While Cleaning

It’s no secret February is all about hearts — but not just the candy kind. It’s also American Heart Month, a time the nation turns its attention to keeping families and communities free from heart disease. Since many of us are still exercising at home, we thought we’d celebrate with...

Safe and Clean Mask Care Reminders

If you’re like many of us, you’ve become a pro at masking up before heading out. It’s a good habit to be in because it’s likely we’ll need to wear masks for months more to come. But are you caring for those masks correctly? Here are a few tips: Don’t...

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