When was the last time you disinfected your baby changing table?

Germs may be lurking in hidden places that Moms don’t clean. A recent survey by Playtex found that many mothers are aware of general cleaning habits, such as washing your hands after changing a diaper, but they fail to follow through on important disinfecting tasks.

The top 3 important places to disinfect once daily:

1) Changing table

2) Toys

3) Laundry hamper

Disinfecting these areas does not have to be a challenge! Simply use an EPA-registered disinfectant to clean, either a liquid cleaner of disinfectant spray. Allow the surface to remain wet for 5-10 minutes before wiping the cleaner off. This allows the cleaner to kill any harmful bacteria. After cleaning with a disinfectant, always wipe the surface down again & rinse it with water. That way no chemical residue will potentially irritate your baby’s sensitive skin!

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The problem with cold water washing is that body oils, detergent and odors tend to stay on the clothing. There are special laundry detergents formulated for cold water washing to solve this problem.

Tide Cold Water Laundry Detergent helps get clothing cleaner during a cold water wash with a special formula to break down the oil and organic material that causes odors.

The scientific breakdown: Tide Coldwater has an increased amount of surfactant chemistry (as compared to regular Tide) that allows it to penetrate easily into fabrics.

Surfactants have two parts, one is “water loving” and the other is “water hating.” The water-loving (hydrophilic) part breaks up the surface tension of water. The water-hating (hydrophobic) part loosens oil and grease from fabrics. Combined with the motion of the washing machine, the dirt is whisked away from the clothing, and suspended in the water.

Tide Coldwater has more polymer technology (as compared to regular laundry detergent) to suspend dirt particles to help prevent them from redepositing on fabrics. That means your colors stay bright and your whites stay white.

So try using a cold water detergent for your cold wash. Great for getting colored or delicate fabrics clean, or if you simply want to save on energy!

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I particularly hate mopping the floor. I don’t do it nearly enough, so when I notice that the floor needs mopping, it needs it really bad! Then I have to put the chairs up, and wait for it to dry before I can do anything in that room without tracking water all over the place.

Try vodka for cleaning mold and mildew

One of our readers contributed the following link the 24 DIY Cleaning Remedies. Thanks for the great cleaning tips! All of these DIY cleaning tips will help keep households clean. Some of my favorites are listed below, using vinegar and vodka!

11. Use vodka to clean mold and mildew. Although it might be a waste of good vodka, it sure is better than using a stinky chemical! I have allergies to mold as it is, so I prefer a natural remedy that won’t leave me gasping for air, like bleach does. Dilute vodka with water in a spray bottle and spritz in bathroom tiles and anyplace that mold has formed. Add a little vodka to some mop water to clean moldy floors.

18. Spray away the ants with vinegar. Getting rid of ants is a new problem for me, I just spent a good part of my weeknights chasing them down and cleaning the floors to try to deter ants. We ended up getting ant traps that did the trick. Using vinegar is a cheap way to prevent ants from parading through your home. Most people have vinegar on hand, so you don’t have to run out to the store to get any.

75% of moms with children in the household would be “angry” if the government took antibacterial soap off the market according to a 2011 survey released by American Cleaning Institute and the Personal Care Products Council. That’s a lot of angry moms! See the results of the survey in a slideshow here.

The American Cleaning Institute started a website called Fight Germs Now: The Official Source on Antibacterial Hygiene Products. This website’s purpose is to dispel myths about antibacterial soap and hand washing. There are critics of the site, saying that the website is presenting things as facts and science that may not be backed up.

Not only is antibacterial soap great for preventing flu and spreading disease, but some people use it regularly in industrial and food service operation. For example, using antibacterial soap after using the bathroom for employees in food preparation makes me feel much more confident about eating in restaurants or anyplace that I’m not responsible for cooking.

It might be a pet peeve, but I hate when I see people at home or at a friend’s start to prepare food without a proper hand washing! While there is no substitute for washing hands thoroughly, I think antibacterial soap allows for an added protection for neurotic minds like mine. While it shouldn’t be used for all hand washing purposes, I think that antibacterial soap has its place in the store. Consumers’ choice is an important element to consider when considering regulations on hygiene products.

My favorite is Inhabitat, which has green information not only in Architecture, but in many areas that apply to daily life. There are compiled blog posts from all across the web, including this technology article, 5 Useful Green Gadgets for Women on the Go.

Thanks for the recommendation, please keep your suggestions coming! We love to hear from our readers, either comment below or e-mail feedback to molly@cicgo.com.

This Friday the 13th, shop CleaningProductsWorld.com and save $13! Just use lucky coupon code 13OFF130 at checkout. Shop now for cleaning supplies, janitorial supplies, and safety supplies for fast delivery in 2-3 days and free shipping on orders over $50! If that’s not enough to improve your luck, here’s my take on the 13 Ways to Improve Your Luck, originally taken from the Farmer’s Almanac Blog.

1. Keep your fingers crossed Maybe focusing on your fingers crossing will make you not notice anything unlucky going on.

2. Knock on Wood Scare away that unlucky by knocking on wood? I think anything resembling wood counts, including the wood grain on station wagons and pressboard painted to look like wood qualify, if you can’t find any real wood around.

3. Find a four-leaf clover I’ve still never found a four-leaf clover.

4. Put your clothes on inside out My coworker said he does this one all the time. He seems pretty lucky.

5. Look at the new moon over your right shoulder Research tells me you can make a wish too. Going to try this one next time I notice the new moon!

6. Sleep facing south This is like a feng shui idea, something to do with magnetic energy and such.

7. Break a clear, uncolored glass Not a mirror, but just a plain glass. The glass is supposed to absorb the bad luck.

8. Walk in the rain Some might say lucky, I say, you forgot an umbrella and your car broke down.

9. Sleep on un-ironed sheets Who really irons their sheets? I must be very lucky, because I’ve never ironed my sheets.

10. Avoid cracks in the sidewalk Kids still follow this phrase. I remember jumping over cracks to prevent “breaking my mother’s back,” as the saying goes.

11. Carry an acorn in your pocket Supposedly a fertility symbol. I think it just makes your pockets dirty.

12. Sneeze three times before breakfast Easy for those with allergies

13. Pick up a pencil, a pin, a penny, or a piece of coal in the street Who doesn’t like free stuff?

Want more? The Farmers Almanac just posted 13 More Ways to Improve Your Luck This Friday the 13th

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