Just because something looks clean, it doesn’t mean it is clean. Take appliances, for example. You can’t see germs like Salmonella or E.coli, but they could be hiding in plain sight, particularly where you do your cooking and store your food. Here are some of our favorite articles on cleaning...
How-to Care for Your Snow Gear
Winter has set in across the country, with many of us watching the snow fall so beautifully. We know what comes next… a salty, sandy, slushy mess! Here’s some advice we’ve found that will help get your gear ready for the next snowball fight. Removing salt stains from suede (aka...
Stay Organized and Safe
Today is Organize Your Home Day. When it’s time to straighten out your cleaning cabinet, we want to remind you that keeping your cleaning products safely stored is important 365 days a year. In addition to child-proofing your cabinets and closets, here are some of our top tips: Always keep...
Crafty Clean Up Tips
If you’ve got a crafty kid who’s planning to make greeting cards, ornaments, and other projects when they’re home from school over the holidays, don’t let their mess add to your stress! ACI’s got some tips and tricks for preventing messes even before they happen. First and foremost, if you...
Cleaning Survey Stats
Are you like most Americans and spend about six hours a week cleaning? Do you wonder if you’re cleaning too much or doing things the right way? If so, you’re not alone. Check out the latest stats from our National Cleaning Survey, learn what we clean most often, and pick...
Chanukah Holiday Stain Removal Tips
The Festival of Lights is upon us. Candle-lighting celebrations are accompanied by gelt giving, wine and grape juice drinking, and treat baking. Here are ACI’s tips for Chanukah stain removal, so that this time of family togetherness is as sweet as possible! Wine Sponge the stain with cool water or...
What’s on Your Checklist?
On National Checklist Day, it is suggested that you (a) make a checklist, (b) check everything off the list, and (c) celebrate! Lists keep you organized and help bring a sense of accomplishment. By completing a cleaning checklist, your home will be healthier and safer for your family, plus you...
Tips for Tidying up Your Tech
Today is Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. In addition to spending some time organizing and tidying up your computer files and address books, take a moment to clean what you touch every single day – the outside of your computers, tablets, cell phones, and anything else that has a keyboard...
Family Project: Take a Bake Break!
Summer is over, and we’re waaaay back to school. Isn’t it about time for a sweet and fun family activity? Pick a rainy day or a post-homework afternoon for a bake break! October is Bake and Decorate Month – an annual celebration to bake your favorite dessert – a pie,...
National Child Health Day
It’s National Child Health Day – a reminder for us all to focus on the health and safety of our kids and families. In addition to keeping germs, bacteria, and allergens at bay in our homes through routine cleaning, here are some other proven ways to help ensure our youngest...