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Q. American Heart Health Month has inspired me to use my treadmill (for exercise, not a clothes rack!) How do I clean it? Keeping your treadmill and other exercise equipment clean is important for maintenance and safety. Fortunately, it’s easy. (Much easier than keeping up with a rigorous exercise routine.) Just follow these steps and you’ll be off and running! Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away sweat on the deck, handrails and conveyer belt after every use. Once a week, use a damp, clean…
Handwashing tips, Free Mini-Poster and Activity Sheet In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others. When Should You Wash Your Hands? After using the restroom When preparing…
Ahead of Cold and Flu Season, ACI Reminds Americans to Remain Vigilant and Maintain Healthy Habits with Proper Hand Hygiene For Global Handwashing Day Oct. 15, ACI Provides Dedicated Webpage with Key Handwashing Tips and Resources to Help Curb the Spread of Viruses and Germs As we commemorate Global Handwashing Day on October 15, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reports a 14-percentage point decline in frequent handwashing since the start of the…
CLEANING CHECKLIST ROOM FEATURES: Door handles  Clean  Disinfect Light switches  Clean  Disinfect Floors  Vacuum or sweep, starting from the farthest corner and working toward the exit. Bed Mattress  Vacuum and clean, consider disinfecting to get rid of dust mites, then top with a mattress cover and sheets. #DYK Clean to remove dirt from the surface, using an all-purpose cleaner or soap and water. Disinfect to kill germs. Important Tip: Read the…
Stainless steel has made the move from commercial kitchens to the favored finish in many of today's sleekest residential kitchens (and in the laundry room, too). But in a busy household, spots, streaks and sticky fingerprints can quickly mar its lustrous look. But aesthetics aren't the only reason to keep stainless steel clean. Although consumers think of stainless steel as a finish that will last a lifetime, that's not entirely true. Its hard, oxide coating protects the surface…
74% of Americans rinse their dishes all or most of the time before loading the dishwasher unnecessarilyOnly 46% of U.S. households wash laundry in cold water most of the time, even though it saves energy and moneySustainable cleaning tips are available at https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/sustainable-cleaningNewly released survey data from the American Cleaning Institute shows that Americans have more to learn when it comes to sustainable…
There are two key strategies you can try for getting your children on board with chores. Keep it simple … and challenge them to be part of the solution. Start by creating a Chore Chart in a central location. Try a chalkboard, bulletin board, or basic sheet of paper set up in a grid: columns for days of week, and rows for family members. Scratch paper with pushpins or reusable Post-its®sticky-notes are great tools – involve the kids by having them write one chore per slip of…
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Grout is generally porous and white or light colored and can get dirty or discolored quickly. Get it clean with a little chemistry and a bit of elbow grease. First off, you'll want to use an alkaline cleaner. Grout is primarily cement and can be dissolved by acids. Over time, an acidic cleaner may require you to re-grout sooner than intended. How do you know if your cleaner will do the trick? Typically the product label will tell you the surfaces it works on. Or, if it's says it…
&nbsp; Click images below to download your digital copy, print and share our hygiene messages. &nbsp; Be sure to share the results of the coloring sheets on social media using the hashtag #HealthySchoolsHealthyPeople! &nbsp; At Your Finger-Tips: Cold &amp; Flu Prevention &nbsp; Activity &amp; Coloring Sheets &nbsp; Going Beyond Green to be Clean Keep Germs Away on St. Patrick…