What fun! On this day each year, kids and teens are encouraged to cook their favorite meal for their families (with adult supervision as required, of course). Empowering kids in the kitchen is a great opportunity for them to learn about cooking as well as safety. Here are some things...
The Right Way to Clean Furniture
According to ACI’s 2019 National Survey, only seven percent of Americans chose ‘cleaning furniture’ as the cleaning task they enjoy most. Maybe this post will change some people’s minds, because cleaning sofas, tables, and other furnishings helps keep them beautiful and in good shape for years to come. Take wood,...
Are You a Cleaning Superhero?
Would you believe that people find cleaning their home more rewarding than going to work? It’s true! ACI’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey revealed that 59 percent find cleaning more rewarding than going to the office. In fact, we learned that people feel pretty good about cleaning. Here’s what they said...
How to Clean a Front Load Washer
Front load washing machines are efficient and stylish, but as with anything in our homes, should be cared for to get optimal performance. Here’s a quick ‘how-to’ for properly cleaning these amazing appliances. Wipe down (and dry) the inside of the washer with a clean sponge. It’s recommended that you...
Which is Better for Laundry – Hard or Soft Water?
Can the kind of water you have affect your laundry? You bet. It depends on the water’s softness or hardness. Soft water aids cleaning. Hard water poses some obstacles to cleaning. Hard water contains minerals (mostly calcium and magnesium) which react with soap to form a curd. Soap curd can...
You Won’t Believe Which Cleaning Job We Enjoy Most
Do tidy toilets at home make you happy? They might, according to ACI’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey. Clean potties were number one when it comes to what makes us happy. We can say the same for clean countertops, shiny floors, spotless sinks, sparkling showers and gleaming windows. Those are the...
Clean with Vinegar? Yes or No?
When it comes to cleaning, you might not be sure if you can truly get things clean by using vinegar. Well, the answer is yes…and no. Some things should never be cleaned with vinegar. For example, natural stone countertops like granite can be damaged by the acid in vinegar. Same...
Stop and Smell Your Foyers
Answer: They are the ingredients in cleaning products that make our homes smell fresh and pretty. Question: What are fragrances? While some products have no scent at all, others include a mix of flowers, fruit, trees or essential oils (among others). ACI’s kid-friendly narrated website – www.explorationclean.org – was created...
The 5 Things in our Homes We Should Clean More Often
According to ACI’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey, about one-third of us don’t think we clean everything in our homes often enough. Makes sense, right? We have so much on our to-do lists that we just can’t get to. To help you out, we created a list of five items in...
Use the Principles of Marie Kondo to Organize Your Cleaning Products
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Marie Kondo’s KonMari method of organizing has taken the world by beautiful storm. She has helped thousands, if not millions, of people de-clutter and create spaces that bring joy to their lives. While not all of her principles can apply to your cleaning...