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One of the best ways to save time cleaning is actually to do it more often. Doing a little cleaning each day will help you stay on top of these tasks and reduce the need for deep cleaning. Our tips can help make cleaning as you go easier.
Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out.
Although today's centrally heated…
COVID-19 Cleaning Behavior Findings
Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19?
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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…
Get tips for cleaning your face mask or cloth face covering correctly, as well as when to replace it with a new one.
During the last year or two, contactless payment and service options have popped up everywhere. Whether setting up services using your phone, a tablet or a kiosk, here are some tips on how to keep your screens safe and clean.
March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to re-evaluate food safety cleaning tips during that morning breakfast rush.
Our second annual summit with Good Housekeeping shared the benefits of getting kids involved in chores, tips for reducing your carbon footprint when cleaning and how cleaning is a way we show we care.
74% of Americans Plan to Spring Clean at Least Once a Year
Washing Windows, Cleaning Behind Furniture, Washing Linens Top Americans’ Chore Chart
Checkout American Cleaning Institute’s Spring Cleaning Strategy Guide and Quick Spring Cleaning Tips
Dig Deeper on Cleaning Survey Results
Nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to spring clean at least once a year. And 45 percent of them plan to…
There’s no doubt about it: not only can clutter accumulate in your home, but it can seem to build up in your brain too. The more "stuff" that accumulates, the more daunting it can be to clean around it. And what’s more, the idea of purging your possessions can sometimes feel insurmountable. But reducing general clutter can be liberating and bring a breath of fresh air wafting through your living space. Here are some tips for paring down – which not only leave you with…