Tag Archives: cleaning products

SC Johnson Comes Clean

In a day and age when many people are wondering exactly what is in their cleaning products, SC Johnson has decided to come clean with their ingredients list. Last week, the company launched the website WhatsInsideSCJohnson. The website lists the 200+ ingredients found in the company’s products, including Drano, Shout, and Windex. You may be thinking “So, what’s the big deal?” Well, green activists are pleased because one of their major complaints is that companies such as SC Johnson don’t make full disclosure of the ingredients used. I guess this leads to suspicion by the activists that the some of … Continue reading →

Is Your Home Office Making You Sick?

Home office. Corporate office. Any office. In my opinion they are all environments that can compromise our mental health (slave driver boss, mandated overtime, etc.), but what about our physical health? In a previous blog Aimee detailed research that found some laser printers emit what is considered as “dangerous” levels of ultra-fine toner particles into the air. The study went on to say that people exposed to high levels of these particles are at risk of suffering respiratory irritation, severe cardiovascular problems, even cancer. Unfortunately, even if you don’t work near one of these types of laser printers there are … Continue reading →

Tips for Household Stains

Here are a few tips for getting rid of those dreaded household stains: Greasy Stains If you don’t happen to have a specialized grease remover on hand, you can use a few drops of grease cutting dish washing liquid. Wet the area, apply the dish detergent, and rub the soap into the stain well. Rinse and repeat as necessary. Allow the fabric to air dry and check to make sure the greasy spot is removed. Reapply if necessary then wash and dry as usual. For stationary items that cannot be machine washed, apply dish soap, rinse with a clean damp … Continue reading →

Two Words You Don’t Want to Hear: Spring Cleaning!

It’s Spring! Yes, that means Easter and flowers and warm afternoons, but it also means time to rub and scrub, shine and design, and dust, fuss, and straighten. Time to get rid of clutter and cobwebs and to make your home sparkle and smell as fresh as the great outdoors. So, are you ready? I have to admit, I’m not. I can handle opening windows and airing out the months of cooped-up-ness but I hate the actual cleaning part. I don’t like having dirt under my nails. I don’t like dusting ceilings or washing walls or moving furniture to scrub … Continue reading →

Some of My Favorite Cleaning Products

I have stated before that I am not a neat freak. Housework has to be done, but it is far from being my favorite thing to do. Even though there are things I’d rather do, it is nice to know that there are some great cleaning products available that make cleaning quicker and easier. Here are some of my favorites: Soft Scrub This is a great product for scrubbing tough stains without worrying so much about your finishes. It contains only a mild abrasive, yet it cleans great. The new design of the container (upside down with the opening/lid at … Continue reading →

Have You Ever Noticed…

Call it the anti-blog. Ordinarily, you expect Families.com blogs to provide answers, advice, a new perspective or new information on topics ranging from travel to Tourette’s Syndrome. This blog does the opposite. It includes more questions than answers. In fact, it is merely a collection of random observations I have on various household products and cleaning methods (perhaps, you’ll find that you share some of them). Each fits under the heading of: “Have you ever noticed…” Have you ever noticed… that manufacturers of spray cleaners never make the plastic tube affixed to the nozzle long enough to reach the last … Continue reading →

Cleaning Tips

Try these ideas to make cleaning simpler. Non-Stick Cooking Spray It makes sense to use non-stick cooking spray before cooking, but what about after? When you have a stuck on mess, spray cooking spray directly onto the problem area. Allow it to soak in for a few minutes and it will begin to release cooked on food. Scrape away as much of the debris as possible, rinse, and then scour as usual with your favorite dish washing liquid. Ammonia Straight ammonia, not just a cleaner that contains ammonia, is one of the best weapons against waxy build up. It will … Continue reading →

Spring Cleaning Tips

Is it time for Spring Cleaning again already? It sure is, but I can think of about a million things I’d rather do. Unfortunately, my home is begging for the yearly ritual to begin. If yours is too, try these tips. Let the Fresh Air in My favorite part of Spring is the first really nice day, when I can open the windows and let the fresh air in. A home just feels stuffy after being closed up all winter. No matter how much Febreze you spray around during colder months, there’s nothing like letting the stale air out and … Continue reading →

Great Cleaning Product: Goo Gone

Goo Gone is one of the best cleaning products you will ever purchase. Let me start by saying, this is not a paid review for the makers of Goo Gone. It just happens to be one of my favorite products. Goo Gone is a concentrated formula of citrus oil and other ingredients that is safe to use on nearly any surface including most fabrics, wood, vinyl, plastic, glass, laminate, metal, tile and fiberglass. Check the label if you are concerned, or try the product on a small unnoticeable area of the object you want to clean before applying it to … Continue reading →

Cleaning: Use the Right Product for the Job

When you clean your home, it helps to use the proper product for each job. It might be tempting to spray surface cleaner on your wood coffee table, just this once. Don’t give in to temptation. Such cleaners are not good for wood furniture. To help make sure you have the right products handy, put together a cleaning caddy or fill a cleaning bucket with products. This way you can easily carry everything you need with you from room to room. It will save you time because you won’t be running around every time you need something, and it will … Continue reading →