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Clean homes. Clean workplaces. Clean schools. We’re all drawn to the clean we can "see." But we also know that just because something looks clean, doesn’t mean it really is clean. Learn about the role disinfecting and sanitizing in preventing the spread of illness-causing germs. You can’t see germs — like Salmonella, E. coli, or Influenza. But "pathogenic," or disease-causing, germs can be alive and thriving on surfaces all around you — at home, at work and…
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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If your parents and grandparents taught you how to clean, their best practices may no longer be best given today’s innovations in cleaning products and appliances. We debunk some cleaning myths.
Bathrooms are where the cleaning challenges can really get tough. There are so many surfaces: chrome, brass, glass, porcelain, fiberglass ... plus a wide variety of soils: hard water deposits, soap film, rust stains and mildew, not to mention germs. An assortment of effective cleaning products is available for these jobs.
Cleaning Tips
Rinse the tub after each use to keep soap film and hard water deposits from forming. Keep a…
Prevent Poisoning @Home
Help the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) prevent poisonings in the home. Share our e-cards or infographics with friends and family.
Share ACI's Poison Prevention Activity Sheet.
A poisoning is when someone swallows, breathes, touches or gets splashed in the eye with a substance that can cause sickness or death. Many times the substances in…
Clean and Happy Nest shares tips, tricks and expert advice with the public in mind – especially families with young children – with hopes that our ideas and information lead to cleaner, happier, and better lives. Our blog posts are based on research and expert opinion and designed to inspire people to take on cleaning projects – no matter how small – to enhance happiness and life satisfaction. You’ll find tips on cleaning the…
We love fresh fall breezes, but not when it blows dust and grime into our home. Here are some tips for cleaning the entire window, coverings, sills and glass:
Window Sills and Frames:
Remove dirt and debris. Use a small broom or vacuum window frames and sills to get rid of dust, soot, cobwebs, and dead insects. Wipe plastic or vinyl frames and sills with cleaning wipes. If you use a spray product, be sure to spray the product…
While cleaning your home you may often tackle the floors, countertops and other “large” areas. Most likely, some of the small spaces go a bit longer in between cleanings. Check out our blog for some small things you don't want to miss.
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…
American Cleaning Institute’s Class of Clean: A College Student’s Guide to Cleaning provides free, online resources from stain removal 101 to sick roommate cleaning tips
See All Survey Findings Here
Download the Toolkit: cleaninginstitute.org/classofclean
The sophomore year of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI), Class of Clean is now in session. The” College Student’s Guide to Cleaning…