Cold and flu season officially kicks off in October. You might think that you know all there is to know about colds and the flu – after all, they’re both viruses with similar symptoms. And, of course, they can both …
Keeping Your Sports Teams Healthy
It’s time for a little back-to-school math problem. Don’t worry – this one is easy. What do you get when you combine dozens of student athletes, grubby training facilities, and stubborn germs? You guessed it: a recipe for a cold …
How to Disinfect Toys
As a parent, one of your most important jobs is to keep your child healthy and safe. This can be tricky for a variety of reasons: kids are constantly exploring, sharing with friends, putting things in their mouths, forgetting to …
Promoting Hand Health
Burns, scrapes, dryness, sun exposure – your hands go through a lot over the course of a lifetime. Although we use our hands constantly throughout the day and frequently touch our food and faces with our fingertips, it’s frighteningly common …
What Causes Odors?
Have you ever noticed that after traveling, your home suddenly seems to have a scent? You’re so familiar with the scent, you’re typically unable to perceive it. If the smell is pleasant, you can rest easy; if not, you may …
How to Disinfect Your Hotel Room
Traveling means coming into contact with all kinds of exciting new foods, people, and experiences. Of course, it also means encountering pesky germs. You may already be aware of germy hazards in airplanes, restaurant bathrooms, and public spaces. But what …
The Truth About Cleaning
At the end of the day, you notice an unpleasant aroma wafting out of your kitchen. You spritz the air with your favorite room spray, which fills the area with a pleasant lemony scent. The space is now disinfected and …
Spring Cleaning Ideas Beyond the Home
The first day of summer is right around the corner, but we’re still firmly in the throes of spring cleaning season. Perhaps you’ve already completed a full sweep of your home, eliminating lurking germs and leaving you with a sparkling kitchen, …
The Origin of Spring Cleaning and Why It Is Important
For some, spring cleaning is a fun ritual – a chance to dust, spritz, and declutter your way into a new season. For others, it’s a bit of a slog through clutter and winter grime. Regardless of your position on …
Is Warm Weather Better for Health?
Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for short sleeves, outdoor adventures, and a not-so-fond farewell to cold and flu season. If you’re anything like us, you’re more than ready to kick winter weather to the curb – especially …