CLEAN Camping Tip- Cleaning your cast iron grill- 1. Use a brush to scrape off food particles 2. Apply mild soap on a sponge 3. Dry the grate 4. Use paper towel to apply oil 5. Store properly

CLEAN Camping Tip- From time to time, use rubbing alcohol to clean areas that easily become dirty during hiking, including your feet. This will help to prevent dirt and grime from caking onto your skin. Your fellow campers will thank you for it.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Plenty of hot water and dish soap followed by drying to get utensils and dishes clean. A final rinse in a bleach and warm (not hot) water solution gives extra protection. 1 teaspoon of bleach will sterilize 1 quart of water. Hot water causes the bleach to dissipate weakening the solution.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Cosmetics and perfumes attract animals – bears and bugs - so leave that stuff at home.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Make a point to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in your pocket and use it frequently – after bathroom breaks; before grabbing a handful of trail mix; before cooking dinner. This cuts down on the prospects of ingesting bacteria that can make you sick – a doubly unpleasant experience when on the trail.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Maintaining dental hygiene while camping is comforting and healthful. Include dental floss and a travel-sized travel toothbrush and toothpaste in your pack. Some mouthwash, such as Listerine, is also known to act as a mosquito repellent.

Happy Memorial Day from Aprons & Strings- Following the end of the Civil War, many communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war or as a memorial to those who had died, formerly known as Decoration Day. One of those places was Columbus, Mississippi.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Clean water is no good if stored in a dirty container. Water containers should be cleaned and disinfected regularly with detergent followed by an appropriate disinfectant.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Take along plenty of DRYER LINT! Every good camper has some. Every good campfire needs some. Nothing works better at starting a campfire from scratch than some good old fashioned clothes dryer lint! It's better than twigs. Better than wood chips. Better than shreds of paper. It's the cheapest, quickest way to create some serious flames. And it packs light.

CLEAN Camping Tip- Tent cleaning is a must- Pitch your tent in your living room and wipe down the outside and inside of your tent with a damp sponge and then let it air out for a few hours. Avoid foul smell and mold and mildew this weekend by making sure your tent is fresh. Make sure there are no holes in your tent that need patching.

A study carried out by the Hygiene Council found that nine out of ten (89%) kitchen cloths across the world have unsatisfactory or worse levels of bacteria.

After hand washing with soap, hands should be thoroughly dried on a clean dry towel.

Moist surfaces breed more germs than dry surfaces.

Wipe down the kitchen and bathroom counters with a disinfecting wipe every night before bed- total time is 1-2 minutes.

Spray shower/tub walls with a daily cleanser, or squeegee shower walls and doors every day- total time 30 seconds.

CAMPING SEASON- Don't forget the disinfecting wipes for quick clean up and bring some moisturizer for your hands.

Make Cleanup an Everyday Routine- designate a family member to each cleaning task.

Donate any clothes you haven’t worn in 6 months to charity.

Some germs can survive for days on household surfaces like kitchen counter tops, sinks, and phone receivers.

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Purchase microfiber cleaning cloths in the automotive section for cleaning at your local superstore. Wash/dry/clean again...

Having a yard sale is one of the best ways to do a large amount of spring cleaning.

Didn't get to go to Mexico this Spring? Try cleaning with Fabuloso Lavender scent. Your home will smell like a beach resort!

Cleaning your yard is a great opportunity to prepare your garden for the summer!

Regardless of geographical location, many infectious diseases can be prevented or contained through good hygiene practice and education.

Keeping common surfaces such as countertops, doorknobs, and telephones sanitized with disinfectants such as LYSOL® Sanitizing Wipes will help stop germs.

Regularly clean and disinfect floors and feeding areas used by pets.

Make sure pets have their own feeding dishes and utensils that you clean separately from other household items.

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Repair, Remodeling and regularly scheduled Cleanings will handsomely pay off at the closing table when you are ready to sell your home.

Renting? Sanitize the light switches, hand railings, door knobs abd counter tops often. Do you know who spent the night with your roomie last night?

Bacteria can grow and divide every 20 minutes. One single bacteria cell can become more than 8 million cells in less than 24 hours.

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Renting? Don't forget to occasionally wipe down the baseboards throughout your place. Baseboards are the least noticed area by tenants and often the most dirty.

Keeping your hands clean can keep you healthy. Teach your kids about washing their hands effectively.

Renting? Every 3 months- clean the light fixtures and ceiling fans. Your lungs will thank you for it!

Eating healthy foods can give you energy to do the things you like to do. Teach your kids about healthy foods and kitchen safety.

Renting? Every 2 months- vacuum out the living room sofa and chairs- you might find enough change to buy a lottery ticket!

Clean the kitchen sink every day. Don’t forget to clean cutting boards that are used with raw meats, poultry and seafood.

Renting? Once a month: Have one tenant dust from the top floor to the bottom and have one tenant vacuum top to bottom as well.

New research shows your home may be germier than you think- the top spots for bacteria are the toilet bowl, kitchen drain, kitchen sponge or counter-wiping cloth, bathtub, and kitchen sink.

Renting? Kitchen: Once a month clean out the inside of the oven, heavy clean the microwave and toaster oven. Avoid cleaning these items when you move out and make a fresh start in a new place.

Maintaining a regular cleaning routine will help make the job more manageable and your home more enjoyable.

Renting? Once a week- heavy wipe the kitchen: where grease can accumulate and splatter, quick wipe the inside of the frig, wipe all countertops and clean the sink. This will greatly reduce your move-out cleaning costs.

Most people should try to dust, mop and vacuum at least once a week.

Renting? Have each roommate or tenant wipe down thier bathrooms each week. Your bank account will appreciate your time when you pay for the move-out clean.

Always make your bed in the morning and wash up the dishes before bedtime.

Living can be messy business. Even the most mundane, everyday tasks require cleaning up.

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Tip: Line the bottom of the microwave with 10 or so paper towels to protect the turntable. Take the top one off after each use. Always place your food on a microwaveable safe dish.

Some people report sleeping better when everything is organized!

"I really love to clean. It's not anything compulsive, it's just that you can see a difference when you're through. Not like raising kids or something that you're not sure how it's going to turn out for a couple of decades." Jill Churchill