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To Sort or Not to Sort

Does laundry sorting still matter? The ACI website’s laundry guide recommends sorting, yet a third of U.S. adults don’t bother. Have these non-sorters found a time-saving tip or are they ruining their clothes? Washing mixed loads of laundry doesn’t mean your clothes will be immediately ruined. Gone are the days...

Setting Up a Cleaning Closet

Whether it’s time for your once-a-year deep clean or you need to restock cleaning products for your home, we’ve got you covered with a cleaning supply checklist to make sure you’ve got everything you need. The Products All-purpose cleaner Disinfectant spray Cleaning and/or disinfecting wipes Tile/shower cleaner Glass cleaner Wood...

End-of-School Backpack Cleaning

It’s the end of the school year but before you stash those backpacks in a closet until fall and head off on summer adventures, take some time to clean them. A backpack that is well cared for will look better and last longer. And now is the best time to...

Clean Your Room

May 10 is National Clean Your Room Day, a great time to get the household together to tidy up the home. If you have children, there are chores they can do, like cleaning their room, to help pitch in too. Through cleaning, they also learn to be responsible for their...

Hand Washing Clothes Dos and Don’ts

There are some clothes that don’t require dry cleaning but you may not want to put in the washing machine. These can include delicate items like bras, swimsuits and vintage pieces. Hand washing can help you keep these pieces looking their best for a long time. Hand washing a small...

Navigating Floor Cleaning

Floors get dirty. Afterall, we walk on them every day! So how do you get them clean? There are so many types of flooring material, including wood, vinyl, stone and ceramic tile. The best way to determine how to clean your floors is to start by checking the information that...

Latest Trends in Home Care and Cleaning

With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to open up the windows and clean away all the dust and grime that’s accumulated over the winter. And this year, more Americans will be spring cleaning than before – 78% say they spring clean at least once per year, according to our...

Scents of the Season

This year as you’re spring cleaning, add some fun to the process with fragrance. The fresh scents that make your home feel inviting can also boost your mood! That’s because the part of your brain that receives information about smells is also connected to the areas that deal with emotions....

Cookware Cleaning

With everyday dishes, cups or utensils, you can usually run them through the dishwasher and they’ll be clean and ready for reuse. Cookware isn’t always as straightforward. Some things (think cast iron pans) should never be put in the dishwasher. Some pans benefit from scrubbing them with steel wool, while...

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