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• A Perspective on Antibacterials — Please Don't Routinely Use Pesticides

  One cleaning expert shares his views on antibacterial products.

• Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?

  Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.

• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• Hand Sanitizer is No Beverage

  SDA: Common sense needed in discussions over hand sanitizer use.

• Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?

• Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products

  Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?

• Five Tips for a Healthier Home

  The environment in our homes has a big impact on the quality of our lives and health. Give your house a check-up with these tips.

• Happiness is . . . Shiny Floors and Tidy Toilets?

  SDA reveals results of Clean Surface Satisfaction Survey.

• Essential Oils: A Cleaning Essential?

  Decide whether cleaning with essential oils is a good fit for your home.

• Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…

• SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House

  Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide – 71% Say They Use Wipes.

• Six Ways to Use Essential Oils for Healthy Housecleaning

  How to make your own formulas for a more natural approach to cleaning.

• Five Tips for Greener Cleaning

  Simple ways to go green when you clean.

• Nation Gets a "C" for Hand Washing

  Clean Hands Week provides a refresher course in handwashing.

• Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?

  Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.

• Safe? Or Toxic? Get the Facts on Your Cleaning Chemicals

  Get the info on health risks associated with your cleaning products — in 10 minutes or less!

• Clean Hands Help Keep Kids in School

  It may seem basic, but washing hands is often forgotten as a deterrent to illnesses that can keep children from their classwork.

• What is Lurking in Your Bathroom?

  Germs invisible to the naked eye may be faceless, but they are not nameless. Nor are the diseases they can cause. Here's how to keep a safer bathroom.

• Flu-Fighting Facts and Pandemic Prep

  Safety begins at home.

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

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