Keeping Your Home Clean
The American Cleaning Institute and familydoctor.org share advice on how to prepare a clean, safe and healthy environment for you and your family.
A clean home is a healthy home.
More people are realizing that regular cleaning and disinfecting are an important part of staying healthy. In fact, a recent survey from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) found that most Americans now clean with health in mind.
Cleaning for new parents
New parents have a lot to learn—including how to keep their living space clean for their newest and youngest family members.
Baby laundry essentials
Bathing your newborn baby
Cleaning your home
Safe storage tips
How to change a diaper
Cleaning baby bottles
How Clean is Clean?
Cleaning
Cleaning means getting rid of dirt, dust or food spills using soap and water. It doesn’t kill germs, but it does remove them.
Sanitizing
Sanitizing your home lowers the number of germs on surfaces to levels that are considered safe.
Disinfecting
Disinfecting your home goes even further; it kills bacteria and viruses that can cause infections.
The development of this content was in collaboration with the American Cleaning Institute™. ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet.