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The 4-1-1 on Wipes

Cleaning wipes are convenient and effective tools for keeping your home and workplace clean and germ-free. Nearly all of us have used a wipe of some sort, whether to kill germs or keep us clean on-the-go. But not all wipes are created equal. There are different types of wipes for...

Cleaning Crash Course for College

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...

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...

Disability-Friendly Cleaning

Everyone should have a clean and safe environment. For the roughly 13% of Americans with a disability, it is important to have access to cleaning products and tools that make these daily tasks accessible. The cleaning products industry continues to innovate to provide options that help meet the diverse needs...

Cleaning During Chemotherapy

If you are caring for a loved one with cancer, you’re dealing with a lot already. It can be easy to fall behind on some of the everyday tasks like cleaning. However, cleaning plays an important role in health. If a patient is undergoing chemotherapy, it can weaken the body’s...

Cleaning Hacks for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Many of us start feeling down when the days get shorter. This could be mild, or a more substantial mood change known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Health care providers and mental health professionals have therapy and medication options that can help. There are also several self-care options that...

How to Clean Smelly Shoes

Smelly shoes are an all-too-common issue. It can be annoying; no matter how clean your feet are, they still end up making your sneakers smell. Shoes are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria because they trap sweat and moisture, creating an environment for bacteria to thrive. Here are a few...

Stocking the Clean Dozen

As we head into the time of year for spring cleaning, it’s a good time to check your cleaning supplies. For effective cleaning, make sure products are within their use by date and you restock anything running low. Whether you’re establishing a new household or getting your existing one in...

Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

One topic that has gotten more attention lately is the quality of the air in our homes. This became even more important when the pandemic hit and we were spending even more time in these spaces. Air quality is particularly important for those with allergies, since one common allergen is...

Smart Cleaning Appliances

It’s National Technology Day and a great day to celebrate the innovations that make our lives easier. Cleaning is a common target of such innovations. Over the years, American homes have relied more and more on cleaning technology as a way to cut down on time spent on chores. By...