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• Wash your hands with soap andwarmwater, scrubbing for 20 seconds. • When you are on the go and soap andwater are not available,use wipes or hand sanitizers available in gel or foam. Keep Germs Away During the Holiday Season! Clean Hands Save Lives When preparing food After touching animals After using the restroom Before meals and snacks When hands are dirty When you or someone around you is ill We want families to enjoy the holiday season, so it’s a good time to…
Clean Hands Are All About Good Health Why Are Clean Hands Important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands. How Should I Wash My Hands? 1 Wet your hands and apply liquid, bar or powder soap. 2 Rub your hands together vigorously, and scrub all surfaces. 3 Continue for 20 seconds. 4 Rinse well under running water.…
Q. I’m motivated this year to do a massive spring cleaning but with little kids running around my home, I'm concerned about cleaning product safety. How should I be planning to clean safely?  A. We encourage parents to do spring cleaning in the absence of young children so that you can give it your full attention without distractions. Here are some additional safety tips —  Children are…
With a little preparation, you can be ready to enjoy a stress-free picnic. When preparing or serving food in the great outdoors, there are a few extra steps and considerations that you may not have at home or even in your backyard. Food needs to be stored properly to be safely consumed during your al fresco meal. Spills and stains have more time to set before they can get to the laundry. And you need to be prepared to clean…
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. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/…
Regular maintenance and the occasional deep clean can help your door mats last longer, look better and effectively trap dirt before it gets inside your home.
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 smallest nooks and crannies of…
Clean home, clear mind 63%� I feel more productive Having a clean home… FINISH 60%� Decreases my stress/anxiety 66%� Boosts my mood 51%� Gives me more confidence Sources: ACI National Cleaning Week Survey, 2024. ACI College Cleaning Survey, 2022. 37%� Makes me feel more social 38%� Improves my sleep Want to impress your partner? Get cleaning! 47%� Helps me focus 60%� of…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. However, they need proper care to prevent things like germs and mold from growing and cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags safely between each use. Here’s how: CLEANING REUSABLE BAGS C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R R E U S A B L E B A G S Woven or Nonwoven Polypropylene A form of plastic that can be made from recycled plastic containers. Machine wash (gentle…
Q. Can sponges be sanitized in the microwave? Using the microwave can be risky. Unless the sponge is soaking wet, there is the possibility of starting a fire. In addition, the size of the sponge and the amount of power in the microwave are variables that influence how long you would need to zap it to kill germs. A better way is to soak the sponge for five minutes in a solution of one quart water to three tablespoons of chlorine bleach. Let the sponge air-dry. Replace your