Did you know that 65% of participants in the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2019 spring cleaning survey report a feeling of accomplishment or satisfaction after spring cleaning? 36% report feeling like an “Award Winner”—feeling extremely accomplished. 29% report feeling like a “King or Queen”—satisfied in his or her own castle....
How Long Does it Take to Spring Clean?
Exciting news! More people than ever are spring cleaning this year. According to ACI’s National Cleaning Survey, 77 percent are diving in. Our top priority is clear – windows – followed by closets, drawers, and clothes, ceiling fans, blinds/curtains, and carpets. How long does it take to clean our windows,...
How-to Spot Clean the Bathroom
Let’s face it. No one LOVES to clean the bathroom, especially when it gets a little out of hand. Our suggestion? Do a little bit of spot-cleaning every day. The ideal time is when you’re in it. Keep a few products close by (and closed properly and secured from young...
Put Some Money in the Cookie Jar with These Saving Tips
April is Financial Awareness Month. While many families are focused on long-term saving for retirement, college tuition and other life events, there are small things you can do every day to save money on cleaning. According to ACI’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey, 30 percent of us are buying less expensive...
Quick and Easy Ways to Love Your Laundry Room
Just because your laundry room is where you wash dirty clothes, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a pretty place to be in, as well as functional and safe for youngsters. Here are some simple things you can do to spruce up where you fold and stack. Put away (or...
It’s Time to Get Crafty
Beyond making personal mementos and gifts, crafting is known to reduce stress and even help kids develop fine motor skills. Since March is National Craft Month, why not pick a rainy day and have some family fun making one of these crafts using things you probably have around the house...
How to Get Your Closets Ready for Spring
With the first day of spring just weeks away, now’s the time to freshen up your closets so your sunny-weather wardrobes are ready to wear when the weather gets warm! Before storing or switching out winter-weather clothes, check them for stains and launder them, if necessary. If you have an...
The Best Way to Clean Appliances
Just because something looks clean, it doesn’t mean it is clean. Take appliances, for example. You can’t see germs like Salmonella or E.coli, but they could be hiding in plain sight, particularly where you do your cooking and store your food. Here are some of our favorite articles on cleaning...
How-to Care for Your Snow Gear
Winter has set in across the country, with many of us watching the snow fall so beautifully. We know what comes next… a salty, sandy, slushy mess! Here’s some advice we’ve found that will help get your gear ready for the next snowball fight. Removing salt stains from suede (aka...
Stay Organized and Safe
Today is Organize Your Home Day. When it’s time to straighten out your cleaning cabinet, we want to remind you that keeping your cleaning products safely stored is important 365 days a year. In addition to child-proofing your cabinets and closets, here are some of our top tips: Always keep...