We want to empower everyone to feel more confident with the cleaning products they have chosen to use in their homes. After all, you have a right not only to know what’s in your products, but to understand those ingredients. That’s why this is the third in a series of...
Ingredient Function Guide
STEAM Day focuses on getting kids interested in fields of science. And cleaning can be a great introduction since it’s something everyone does and involves a surprising amount of chemistry. Kids can learn about the chemistry of cleaning on our site, Exploration Clean, which includes an interactive game. Check it...
Disinfectant Ingredients
Experts agree that frequent handwashing is one of the first lines of defense against illness. But what about the surfaces our hands touch? When it’s important that germs be killed, you might choose disinfectants and disinfectant cleaners. Why are disinfectants different from other cleaning products? Most surface cleaners are designed...
What are Quats?
Chances are, if you’ve been disinfecting surfaces during the pandemic, you’ve been using a product with Quats. Quat (also called a QAC) is short for Quarternary Ammonium Compounds. This group of ingredients is used in many disinfecting products because they’re so good at killing bacteria, fungi and viruses, including the...
What Is Fabric Softener and How Is It Used?
Fabric softener, also known as fabric conditioner, helps keep clothes soft and smelling great. Plus, it can help protect against fading, pilling and stretching. How does it work? Like hair conditioner, fabric softener contains fatty acids which are used to change how a material feels. In a classic case of...