Thanks to everyone who has been following and participating in our #SafeAndCleanAtHome challenges over the last week! Whether you had a dance party or a quick workout while waiting for your disinfectant’s contact time, we hope you had some fun! This week, let’s dive deeper into how to stay safe...
4 Spots in Our Homes that Need the Most TLC
Ever feel like your home just isn’t clean enough? If so, you’re not alone. According to ACI’s 2020 National Cleaning Survey, 78 percent of adults say that on a typical day they’d like their homes to be cleaner. It’s no surprise then that 78 percent of households also decide to...
Celebrate Spring Cleaning for National Cleaning Week
The fourth Sunday in March marks the start of National Cleaning Week and will be here in just a few short weeks! It’s the perfect opportunity to take part in the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning. Spring cleaning has been around since ancient times. Cleansing the home, particularly the kitchen,...
How to Teach Your Kids to Clean Up Their Rooms (and why)
Once your kids are old enough (about 6 or 7), there’s no reason not to teach them how to clean their rooms! We’ve found it’s also great to let your inquiring minds know why it’s a good idea to clean up. Hint: keep germs at bay, helps their stuff last...
Cleaning Windows, TVs, and Other Screens
What do windows, TVs, computer screens, and tablets have in common? They’re all things we look at for enjoyment. Why not take a few moments to clean them for optimal viewing pleasure?! Here’s how: Windows: First remove the dirt and dust with a cloth, brush, or vacuum. Spritz generously with...
Valentine’s Day Stain Guide
Valentine’s Day is a day of wine, chocolate, romantic dinners – and the stains that go along with them. Here’s some advice on how to remove stains from clothes from the American Cleaning Institute. First, deal with stains as early as possible. The less time a spot has to soak in,...
Time to Enjoy a Hot Breakfast at Home!
One of our favorite months is February. Why? Because it’s Hot Breakfast Month! Time to sit down as a family for pancakes, omelets, sausage, toast (and, just maybe some coffee). Even though the dishes will be syrupy, greasy, and buttery, don’t let the clean up stop you! If it’s age...
Don’t Forget (to Clean) the Small Stuff
We chose the photo of this tidy living room to accompany this post to show you that while your home may look clean, some of the hardest to reach areas may not be as clean as they seem. We, like many of you, don’t always have time to clean the...
Cleaning Surfaces
It’s hard to believe that, in our homes, we have up to 15 different hard surface types! From paint and wood, to glass, porcelain and tile, there are ways to clean each surface to keep them looking beautiful all year long. For best results when using any cleaning product, read...
Back to Basics: What’s the Best Laundry Load Size?
How much laundry can you put in single load? You want to aim for full loads when you do your wash, which will save energy, water and your time. However, overloading your washer or dryer could damage these expensive appliances or keep your clothes from getting clean. So how full...