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Whatever type of flooring you have, here are some tips to keep those floors clean and in good shape.
In our "oh-so-busy" world, holiday entertaining is often a communal affair, with friends and relatives contributing to the feast.
But bringing a dish to share can be an unintentional invitation to unwanted guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. To be sure these party crashers don't make it through the door, here are some tips for traveling safely with prepared foods.
Prepare with Care
Safe food travel starts with safe food preparation.…
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Cleaning with Little Kids
What You Need to Know as They Grow
Accidents can happen
in an instant.
In an emergency, call Poison Control at
(800) 222-1222.
INFANTS
Tip: Read and follow product label
instructions and keep products
securely closed.
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Tip: Age appropriate chores include
sorting and folding clothes, organizing
toys and room cleaning.
TODDLERS…
american cleaning institute®
www.cleaninginstitute.org
Cleaning with Little Kids
What You Need to Know as They Grow
Accidents can happen
in an instant.
In an emergency, call Poison Control at
(800) 222-1222.
INFANTS
Tip: Read and follow product label
instructions and keep products
securely closed.
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Tip: Age appropriate chores include
sorting and folding clothes, organizing
toys and room cleaning.
TODDLERS…
Dishwashers are great time savers. To keep you and your family safe the American Cleaning Institute offers a dozen tips for dishwasher safety:
Place sharp items, like knives, with points down in the utensil basket.
Carefully place glassware to prevent breaking/chipping. Make sure they can’t rattle against each other when the dishes and glasses are sprayed with the water or when you slide the rack in or out.
Avoid overloading. Crowing glasses and plates can…
Whether you're just getting started or are experienced at cleaning, we have advice for you. Get all the cleaning basics, room by room guides or get your laundry and dishwashing questions answered. Whether you are doing some spring cleaning or getting ready for the holidays, we can help.
Here are some cleaning guides that may help:
Renters…
You use your cell phone every day. It goes from your pocket or purse to your face. You hand it to your kid to play a game, take it into the bathroom with you and leave it by your bed at night. And everywhere your phone goes, germs follow. In fact, a recent study found that phones have, on average, 10X more bacteria than most toilet seats. Ewww!
Wash your hands before using your phone to minimize grime and germs. In addition, here are some simple tips for …
HOME SAFETY GUIDE
When living with young children and babies, creating a safe and functional home often requires
careful consideration. This is especially important in high-risk areas of the home, such as the laundry
room, medicine cabinet and sleeping spaces. To help you achieve this, we’ve collaborated with
organization and child safety experts to share insights on creating a safe home, no matter the size.
Whether you’re reorganizing, revamping or preparing to bring a new baby home, this…
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 on cloth, and…
Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them?
A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary.
For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is actually mud, let the mud dry…