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Latest Cleaning Questions

Q. When grilling this summer, how can I prevent the spread of bacteria? A. Here’s how to keep bacteria at bay at the grill: Always wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap before and after handling food. If possible, use one cutting board for raw meat, poultry, and seafood...

Removing Gardening Stains

Now that gardening season is here, your first harvest is probably a bumper crop of stains. Grass stains, pollen, mud and dirt are byproducts of around-the-garden cleanup. And tidying up the outside of the house can also reap paint and rust stains. Here are some tips to weed them out:...

How to Clean a Bathing Suit and Summer Gear

Summer is a time when everyone wants to kick back and relax. Here are some tips to help you keep suits and summer stuff clean and lasting longer despite sun, sand or chlorine: Sandy Beach Chairs Give the chair a good brushing or a vigorous shake to remove sand and...

End of Summer Cleaning

Want a great start to next summer? Spend some time now returning warm weather gear to its best possible state before you store it away. Here’s how: Musty beach towels: Launder, using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Add a small amount of fabric softener to the final...

Removing Sunscreen Stains

If you get sunscreen on your clothes, floors or car seats, don’t worry! There are some easy ways to clean it off. Below are some pointers, and you can visit our website for the full guide: Clothes Sunscreen can leave grease stains or an orange, rust-like stain. Either way, remove...

Safe Picnic Food Storage and Cleaning

Picnicking in the park? Partying on the patio? Barbequing in the backyard? You may be dining outdoors more this summer, especially as a precaution against COVID-19. When you go, pack your hand sanitizer for before and after the meal for those occasions when you can’t wash your hands. You’ll also...