If you’ve never used bleach and have questions about it, we’ve got you covered. Bleach is great for disinfecting surfaces, clothes, and linens. Other types of soaps and detergents are better for routine cleaning. Bleach is for when you want to sanitize, as well as get your clothes nice and...
Cleaning Product Safety
There’s nothing more important than the health and well-being of our friends and family, especially those who can’t always care for themselves. When it comes to cleaning, ACI offers tips for helping ensure children, pets, and older family members are not tempted to touch or accidentally ingest cleaning products. When...
The Dangers of Dust (and Tips & Tricks for Getting Rid of It)
Dust is one of the biggest ongoing challenges we face when cleaning our homes and a danger to a clean and happy nest. While that might seem like an overstatement, the average home collects 4 pounds of dust per year, and that dust contains – among other things – microscopic...
Sudsy and Soapy’s Teachable Cleaning Moment
For those of you who have kids heading off to school for the first time, it can’t hurt to give them a quick primer on how and when to wash their hands at school. The American Cleaning Institute’s fun Hooray for Handwashing video, coloring sheets, and music teach pre-school kids...
Keeping Kids and Their Best Friends Safe at Home
Sometimes as adults, we forget that little ones running around our homes – our kids and our pets – see things at a different eye-level. The American Cleaning Institute wants to quickly remind you of some danger zones, so that you can keep your cutie pies clean and happy at...
I Put My #PacketsUp Because…
We can never talk about cleaning product safety too much for National Safety Month! It’s the perfect time to reinforce the need to properly use and store liquid laundry packets, especially if you have young kids in the house, or if you are caring for adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s....
Keeping Your Kitty Cat’s Home Safe and Clean
June is adopt a shelter cat month! If you bring a precious kitty home (or already have a favorite feline friend)`, here are a few steps to cat-proof your space so you can enjoy years of happiness together. Beware of Poisonous Plants You may want to put houseplants where your...
Stay Healthy and Engaged in the World around You
Are you and your family washing hands the proper way? Click here to learn how. Middle school students from Litchfield Middle School in Litchfield, Minnesota are spreading their expert knowledge on handwashing and hygiene to their community. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students at Litchfield Middle School...
Help a Friend or Neighbor with Asthma
World Asthma Day is around the corner (May 7), so now is the time to focus on what you can do to ease sufferers’ symptoms inside your home. Some things you can do to reduce the amount of dust, pet dander, and other triggers around your house: Wash bedding at...
Think Safety During Poison Prevention Week
If you’re spring cleaning like 75% of your neighbors, it’s a good time to keep an eye out for safety. In recognition of Poison Prevention Week, be sure look for things that should not be within reach of children and adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. including cleaning products and other...