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Hospitals
Dirty Hospital? Fight Back
The hospital wasn't clean, or your meds were consistently screwed up? The place just isn't safe? Get mad! Complain! Here's how.
Toilet Sneeze
Do Toilets Sneeze?
According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
Professional Cleaning Services
Does Hiring a Bonded Cleaning Service Really Matter?
27% of professional cleaning service owners said they felt bonding creates a false sense of security for customers.
Fire Safety
Don't Be Shocked by Your Older Home's Wiring
Don't go down in a blaze, either.
Food Safety
Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party
How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.
Asthma And Allergies
Don't Sneeze and Drive
Ban sniffling and sneezing behind the wheel. Make your car an allergen-free zone!
Pest Control
Don’t Let Pests Winter In Your Home
During the winter months, it’s nice to have a cozy, warm place to come home to - but not if you’re sharing it with pests.
Food Safety
Don’t Sacrifice Safety When Using A Microwave
The convenience of microwave cooking can also present a few challenges—such as making sure that food prepared in a microwave is cooked to its safe temperature.
Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc
EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
Cleaning Strategy
During and After National Flood Safety Awareness Week
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, however not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly, while others such a flash floods, can develop in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain. Additionally, floods can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. What can you do after the flood?
Dusting
Dusting
Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
Spring Cleaning
Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors
SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.
Spring Cleaning
Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects
Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!
Spring Cleaning
EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control
EPA advises caution with pesticides used for bed bug infestations and suggests non-chemical methods to eliminate and prevent bed bugs.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: How does a HEPA filter work on a vacuum?
How HEPA filters work on a vacuum cleaner, and how to be a smart shopper.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?
Exposing myths of green cleaning.
Professional Cleaning Services
Explaining the IICRC
The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
Restoration
Extreme Weather and Disaster Relief
How can homeowners undo the mess and ensure their home is safe, clean, and livable once again?
Fall Cleaning
Fall Into A Clean Home
Prepping our indoor living environment for the upcoming cold season and holidays can be a chore all by itself! Here's how to meet the challenge.
Pest Control
Falling Temperatures Send Pests Indoors
Fall yard maintenance helps keep intruders out.