Which room in American homes gets deep cleaned most often? Hint: It’s the same room we dread cleaning the most! You guessed it – the bathroom. And, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2018 National Cleaning Survey, the one item in our homes that is cleaned most often is –...
Is it Safe to Make Your Own Cleaning Products?
Being clean is good for you. It helps keep us healthy and makes us feel good, too. At times, it can feel safe to mix your own cleaning products at home. What ACI will caution is that it is crucial to know that many of the cleaning product recipes found...
Talk to Your Teens
As part of a recent online challenge, teens were putting laundry packets in their mouths. This self-harming behavior may have seemed funny to some, but it can be quite unsafe. Liquid laundry detergent packets are highly concentrated and can be harmful to eyes, skin or when ingested. Symptoms related to...
Cleaning, Cleaning… Good for Your Heart
February is American Heart Month… a time to focus on keeping our hearts in shape so that we can live healthier lives. Did you know you can get some good cardio in just by cleaning your house? (How’s that for multitasking?) Here’s the skinny on how to burn some calories...
It’s National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day!
Today is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! Yes, that’s really a thing. And it’s today. So get excited! Because we’re going to tell you how to celebrate right. First, you want your fridge as empty as possible before you clean it, so put off a big shop...
Through Their Eyes: Hidden home dangers
Young children explore their surroundings by touch and taste, and accidents can happen in an instant. It’s important to always store potentially dangerous products up and away from kids. Have you crawled around at your little one’s level to spot all the potential hazards? Common household items can pose a...