You won’t find it listed in the curriculum guide, but a class on Independence 101 would have to include a crash course on cleaning. Among the mountain of care packages sure to reach college campuses this fall, a cleaning care kit is the perfect gift to help your favorite college...
Author Archives: Jessica Ek
Keeping Play Areas Clean and Safe
Small children are like mini-germ factories. They put everything from fingers to toys in their mouths, germs spreading to everything they touch or sneeze on. Keeping kids and their surroundings clean and safe is a constant challenge. And, where there are lots of children, including classrooms and childcare settings, the...
Why Environmental Justice Matters to the Cleaning Products Industry
What does environmental justice mean to you? At its heart, environmental justice is the belief that all people have the right to a clean, healthy environment and that environmental burdens and benefits should be distributed fairly. For businesses, like the ones that make the cleaning products in our homes, it...
How to Clean a Toilet
Cleaning a toilet may not be the most glamorous task. In fact, according to our cleaning surveys, it’s one of the least liked cleaning tasks. However, it’s necessary for maintaining hygiene and preventing unpleasant odors. And with a few simple steps, it can be completed effectively and efficiently. Wear gloves....
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...
