Spring Break, Spring Clean

Spring break is a time for resting and rejuvenation. Before you head out, it can also be an excellent opportunity to give your dorm room a thorough cleaning so that you can come back to a clean and organized living space. This can greatly enhance your productivity and overall well-being...

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...

Cleaning Advice Graduates Wish They’d Known

When it’s time for us to leave home for our first apartment or dorm room, how ready are we? And how do we gain the knowledge we need to keep that new space clean and healthy, either on our own or alongside roommates? A recent study found that most of...

Preparing College Students for Cleaning

As parents drop kids off at college for the first time, they often wonder if they’re ready. One aspect that may need a little more work is cleaning knowledge. Students are usually ready to hit the books as they head to college, but they’re not always fully prepped to wash...

Spring Cleaning a Dorm Room

Coming back from spring break is often the start of a mad dash to finals and summer. Taking some time now to spring clean your dorm room can put you in a better studying environment when you get back. Here are some things to keep in mind: Declutter First Spend...

Dorm Cleaning Tips

When you have a packed schedule, it’s easy to let stuff pile up in your room. But dorm rooms are small, and before you know it, you’ve run out of floor space – and there’s a funky smell that won’t go away. For help tackling some of the most common...