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Writing letters, arts and crafts, homework, making a grocery list … it doesn’t really matter how it got there. But if you take a close look around, you’re bound to find pen, marker, pencil or crayon markings on walls, desks, tables and furniture. Here’s how to remove those stains on a variety of surfaces.
Painted Walls and Painted Wood Furniture
Test the washability of the surface by first washing an inconspicuous area. Use a nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner or a wood cleaner.
For walls,…
The following questions were asked of 1,002 American adults (501 men and 501 women). The independent consumer research study was completed February 13-16, 2009, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percent.
Do you regularly engage in spring cleaning?
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Yes (68%)
No (32%)
Insights:
Spring cleaning remains a popular activity with more than…
When it comes to norovirus, you need to take extra precautions. This is a germ that is highly contagious, difficult to kill, and can survive for weeks on surfaces.
Everyone should have a clean and safe environment. The cleaning products industry continues to innovate to provide options that help meet the diverse needs of consumers, such as those with disabilities.
There are times vinegar can be helpful but cleaning with vinegar can damage some surfaces and may not be enough to get things truly clean. Learn when to use vinegar and when not to.
Do you ever notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher, or maybe your dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they used to? It might be time to give your dishwasher a good cleaning!
Just because something looks clean, it doesn’t mean it is clean. Take appliances, for example. You can’t see germs like Salmonella or E.coli, but they could be hiding in plain sight, particularly where you do your cooking and store your food.
Just like it is important to prevent food from spoiling, cleaning products need to be preserved as well.
Would you believe that people find cleaning their home more rewarding than going to work? It’s true!
The first step toward preventing foodborne illnesses is to keep both hands and food preparation surfaces clean, including the sink.