One thing the pandemic taught many households over the past year or so is that roles are fluid. Whether picking up new caretaking duties or household chores, many families needed to redistribute the load when outside support was unavailable. This included getting the kids involved in helping around the home,...
Cleaning Product Safety
There’s nothing more important than the health and well-being of our friends and family, especially those who can’t always care for themselves. When it comes to cleaning, ACI offers tips for helping ensure children, pets, and older family members are not tempted to touch or accidentally ingest cleaning products. When...
I Put My #PacketsUp Because…
We can never talk about cleaning product safety too much for National Safety Month! It’s the perfect time to reinforce the need to properly use and store liquid laundry packets, especially if you have young kids in the house, or if you are caring for adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s....
What’s on Your Checklist?
On National Checklist Day, it is suggested that you (a) make a checklist, (b) check everything off the list, and (c) celebrate! Lists keep you organized and help bring a sense of accomplishment. By completing a cleaning checklist, your home will be healthier and safer for your family, plus you...
Talk to Your Teens
As part of a recent online challenge, teens were putting laundry packets in their mouths. This self-harming behavior may have seemed funny to some, but it can be quite unsafe. Liquid laundry detergent packets are highly concentrated and can be harmful to eyes, skin or when ingested. Symptoms related to...