Archive for September, 2010

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Last year we wrote about how Dawn dishwashing soap is used to save wildlife.

The latest oil spill left many animals in need of aid. When bird rescue organizations started cleaning, they chose to only use Dawn dishwashing liquid. According to this  Chicago Tribute article, other cleaning products were turned down by, even when offered as a donation. There is no clear contract stating that Dawn is the exclusive product used for cleaning birds, so it is questionable why only Dawn is the chosen brand.

Procter & Gamble Co. has donated about 12,000 bottles of Dawn to the Gulf efforts, according to a spokesperson for P&G. Large birds, like pelicans, can require as many as three bottles of Dawn to get clean.

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In a recent study sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology and the American Cleaning Institute, 93% of women washed their hands as compared to 77% of men.

Overall though, despite gender, the public has increased awareness of hand hygiene. 85% of adults washed their hands in public restrooms in 2010, compared with 77% in the year 2007.

Observers who recorded the data stood in the bathroom combing their hair or pretending to put on make-up.

A proper handwashing technique prevents infection and spread of germs.

• Using a hand soap, lathering and rub hands together for at least 20 seconds.
• Rinse hands thoroughly.
• Dry hands with paper towels.

Hands should be washed before and after touching or preparing food, after coughing or sneezing, after using the bathroom, and before and after interacting with the elderly or sick.

Don't get overwhelmed by house cleaning!

If you have trouble keeping up with household chores, a house cleaning schedule might be the best way to maintain a clean house. Everybody has different standards of cleanliness, but it is important to maintain a clean and stress free environment for a relaxing home.

• Sit down with the members of your household and split up chores with a house cleaning schedule. Whether or not everyone is busy at work or has homework, it will make cleaning much more manageable to do a little every day.

• Determine priorities. Does the kitchen floor need to get mopped daily or weekly?

• Make a list of cleaning supplies. It’s helpful to have everything you need on hand, rather than discover that there are no more paper towels at the last minute!

• Choose appropriate chores for family members. Don’t expect your 3 year old to be cleaning toilets! But picking up their playroom is a good practice.

• Provide rewards. Perhaps they are able to choose the family movie rental or get their pick for dinner if they complete their chores.