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Product Safety
Q: Is it safe to mix cleaning products together?
A: Never mix cleaning products, as the ingredients can react to form a toxic gas. It’s important to always use products as directed on the product label.
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A Journey Through the Last Century of Cleaning
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Updated Publication Showcases Risk Characterization Framework to Inform Development of New Enzyme ProductsGuidance Document is Available for Free at cleaninginstitute.orgThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and A.I.S.E., the European cleaning and hygiene products industry association, have released their most recent industry guidance on risk characterization in the development of consumer products containing enzymes. This updated guidance provides a…
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…
Having guests for the holidays is a great excuse to deep clean your home. Focus first on the bedrooms, bathrooms, and other shared spaces. Here are my top ten tips for preparing your home for guests.Put mats and throw rugs in all entryways. This will help prevent dirt from being tracked into your home.Keep a boot tray near the door for rain or snow soaked footwear.Vacuum carpets, floors and baseboards so you won’t have to count dust bunnies among your holiday guests!Before the…
What is Coronavirus
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which already circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 has symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. It spreads like other respiratory illnesses as well, primarily through person-to-person contact.
Cleaning for Coronavirus…
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 at school…
The key to a clean house is finding a system that works for you. Depending on the season, there are different things that will need cleaning.
Ongoing Cleaning Routine
Stay on top of what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Setting up a cleaning routine will help keep your space tidy.
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