Regularly clean high-traffic surfaces Some cold and flu viruses can survive on outside surfaces for 24 hours or more. Be sure to clean and disinfect shared surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs, especially if there’s a sick member of your family. Use a Libman microfiber sponge cloth and a germ-killing disinfectant spray to wipe down shared surfaces like kitchen counters, light switches, faucet and toilet handles, TV remotes and door knobs.

1. Tops of doors and picture frames. These sneaky spots are a magnet for dust. Use a feather duster to go over the tops of doors and the edges of photo frames to get rid of dust once and for all and provide relief for the allergy sufferers in the house.

This season, consider gathering your family together to do something special to help others. After all, giving back is one of the best ways to spread holiday cheer. So many organizations can use volunteer help at this time. We’ve come up with some ideas to make an impact in your community.

Treat stains immediately. Never allow time for a spill or stain to settle beyond the surface which can make the stain harder to remove. To easily tackle any stain, the American Cleaning Institute has a helpful stain removal chart for nearly every stain imaginable. Overnight guests? Use a microfiber mop to easily and quickly clean tubs and showers without having to get inside or get wet.

1. Pick one room Don’t overwhelm yourself. Break down your decluttering tasks by room or area. Then select just one room or area at a time that you’d like to work on. Begin examining the room’s contents - from furniture to closets to drawers - to see what you can tackle first.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of homeowners polled with two-car garages, fill it with so much stuff that they can’t park even one car inside, and 32% fit one, but not two cars inside. For those in cold winter locales, parking a car outside can be especially inconvenient. Tackle that garage before winter sets in with these Libman products:

It seems like we just blinked and now summer is ending. Preparing for kids to go back to school can be hectic and sometimes chaotic – from making sure that you student has all the required supplies to organizing the kids’ new extracurricular schedules. No need to stress, we’ve got some tips to help you stay organized and enable you to spend more time with the family than doing chores.

GripStrips™. Those distinctive polka dots aren’t just pretty – they’re also tough on spills! The Wonder Mop’s long, extra-wide GripStrips are made of super-absorbent microfiber material designed to pick up 20 percent more dirt for even cleaner floors. Heck, we love this material so much we even use it to make these handy WonderFiber™ cloths! Machine-washable.

Libman employees had the pleasure of spending some time with, Paul Menard, a full-time driver in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing, who visited Libman on July 20. Libman is a proud sponsor of Paul’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Car.

Put away toys after each use – This is an easy task to help keep clutter at bay. It’s also a great way to give little ones their first dose of responsibility. Designate a special box or bin where toys go when they are not being used. You’ll be thankful to avoid stepping on a LEGO® while barefoot!