Clearing the Air: Air Conditioners and Asthma or Allergies

Allergens are tiny airborne particles that can trigger an asthma attack. The big five triggers are dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches and their droppings, mold and mildew, and pollen. Although there is no sure way to prevent asthma, it can be managed by reducing exposure to these allergens. Pollen is...

Clean Packing for Summer Camp

Summer camp is a time for adventure and fun, but it’s also important to stay clean and healthy. Here’s a list of essential cleaning and hand hygiene items to pack: Hand Sanitizer: A must-have for quick disinfection, especially when soap and water aren’t readily available. Disinfectant Wipes: Perfect for wiping...

Declutter for an Easy, Breezy Summer

Summer is the perfect time to declutter your home and make space for fun and relaxation. Here’s how you can clean up and enjoy an easy, breezy summer: Find Your Focus: Spend your time decluttering the spaces and surfaces that will give you the most peace of mind. That could...

Latest Cleaning Questions

Q. When grilling this summer, how can I prevent the spread of bacteria? A. Here’s how to keep bacteria at bay at the grill: Always wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap before and after handling food. If possible, use one cutting board for raw meat, poultry, and seafood...

Removing Gardening Stains

Now that gardening season is here, your first harvest is probably a bumper crop of stains. Grass stains, pollen, mud and dirt are byproducts of around-the-garden cleanup. And tidying up the outside of the house can also reap paint and rust stains. Here are some tips to weed them out:...

How to Clean a Bathing Suit and Summer Gear

Summer is a time when everyone wants to kick back and relax. Here are some tips to help you keep suits and summer stuff clean and lasting longer despite sun, sand or chlorine: Sandy Beach Chairs Give the chair a good brushing or a vigorous shake to remove sand and...

Safe and Clean Summer Celebrations

This summer, gatherings of families and friends will probably start up again. It will be great to see loved ones again, but this is not a time to throw caution to the wind. Show your loved ones how much you care by following the best cleaning practices for safety at...

End of Summer Cleaning

Want a great start to next summer? Spend some time now returning warm weather gear to its best possible state before you store it away. Here’s how: Musty beach towels: Launder, using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Add a small amount of fabric softener to the final...

Removing Sunscreen Stains

If you get sunscreen on your clothes, floors or car seats, don’t worry! There are some easy ways to clean it off. Below are some pointers, and you can visit our website for the full guide: Clothes Sunscreen can leave grease stains or an orange, rust-like stain. Either way, remove...

Safe Picnic Food Storage and Cleaning

Picnicking in the park? Partying on the patio? Barbequing in the backyard? You may be dining outdoors more this summer, especially as a precaution against COVID-19. When you go, pack your hand sanitizer for before and after the meal for those occasions when you can’t wash your hands. You’ll also...

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