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No matter who you are and how many people you live with, a clean home just makes you feel good. Cleaning also helps to keep you healthy by removing dirt and reducing germs and allergens. Whether you are new to "adulting" or you grew up with Heloise, this webinar will include room-by-room cleaning tips just in time for the holidays.
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To remove most lipstick stains from napkins, put the napkin stain down on top of a couple layers of paper towel or absorbent towel. Dampen another towel with rubbing alcohol (70 or 90 percent), then dab, dab, dab the stained area. Look underneath and you should see lipstick on the paper towels. Keep at it until all of the stain is gone. Some long-lasting lipsticks may need more work to get off.
You also can spritz a prewash spray onto both sides of the fabric…
Spring Means Clean for more than 3 in 4 Americans, as 76% of Households Spring Clean Every Year (up from 72% from 2013)
91% Spring Clean at Least Every Few Years (up from 81% in 2013)
58% of Americans Choose Spring to Deep Clean Their Homes
Millennials Deep Clean Their Homes More Often Than Boomers and Gen Xers
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Washington, D.C. – March 29, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released its 2018 National Cleaning…
The American Cleaning Institute suggests these tips for more sustainable and better living:
Simply Sustainable
Avoid Wasting Product:
Read labels and use the recommended amount of cleaning product.
Use cleaning products until they are finished, to reduce unnecessary waste.
Reduce Water and Energy Used:
Turn off the water tap between tasks.
When doing your laundry or running…
One of the most important things to remember when dusting is to spray the cleaner onto a cloth or sponge first instead of spraying the furniture directly so that dust doesn’t get airborne. Wipes and other non-spray products also are available. When you dust, start from the highest points in the room and work your way down, so that when the dust falls as you clean, you don’t have to re-dust. Get more dusting tips.
Melamine foam is a versatile and powerful cleaning tool that can tackle a variety of household tasks with ease. Its unique microstructure allows it to act like a gentle sandpaper, effectively removing stains, scuffs, and grime without the need for harsh chemicals.
A stunning 89% of survey respondents think fall cleaning should be a thing, according to a new American Cleaning Institute survey
A new blog post has tips for completing fall’s top cleaning tasks
A new survey from the American Cleaning Institute unveils a surprising trend: fall is becoming the new spring in terms of home cleaning.
An overwhelming 89% of respondents believe that fall…
Each type of enzyme is attracted to a certain type of stain, like insects to flowers.
You can check out the section on enzymes, ingredients that play a powerful role in removing stains and allow us to wash clothes in cold water. They work like the enzymes in our digestive system that help break down the food we eat. What’s really cool is that each type of enzyme is attracted to a certain type of stain, like insects to flowers.
Q. I have a really dirty carpet that I'm looking to get clean. What carpet cleaning can I try before calling in a professional?
The easiest way to have a clean carpet is to keep it from getting dirty, by taking off shoes and limiting bringing food in carpeted areas. Once there is a stain, deal with it quickly, using a carpet cleaner, and always make sure to dab at the stain to lift it out instead of rubbing it further into the fibers.…
Clean-up doesn't have to be a chore!
Fireplaces crackling, wine glasses tinkling, guests chuckling … don’t miss out on the sounds of the holidays because you’re stuck scrubbing the dishes in the kitchen. Here are some dishwashing tips so you can enjoy entertaining your guests without facing an enormous clean up job at the end of the night.
Wash dishes as you use them during the preparation phase
Get the kids to help
Serve from the pan instead of using (and then…