The iconic rubber ducky is the universal symbol of ‘clean’ for children everywhere.
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Clean+istry has decided to expand its mission in covering all that is clean to include that which is practical, especially when ‘the practical’ is so well designed. Laminate is the source material from which many of our childhood nightmares come. The Mash Studios LAX Dining Table, however, constructed of English walnut topped by a white [...]
The San Franciso Chronicle lists what to keep and what to toss from under the sink. Clean+istry has a longstanding bias against storing ANYthing below the kitchen sink, where humidity and water leaks too frequently lurk.
Alas, the luxury of space is limited to a fortunate few. The remainder of us should consider the following guidelines.
KEEP [...]
Is the endo magnet the last refrigerator magnet you’ll ever own? Maybe. Made from neodymium, silicone and steel, the endo is a single springy mass of silicone with no moving parts that acts like a clip. It won’t scratch your refrigerator. It won’t leave a black mark. It is strong enough to hold an elephant [...]
Why did North Carolina-based Happikins recently launch an eye-pleasing line of reusable lunch box napkins for kids (and adults)? The average kid uses an average $200 worth of paper napkins a year, and reusable napkins can make a big dent in unnecessary waste.
Available in packages of five, Happikins are 12-by-12-inch cotton or cotton-blend napkins featuring [...]
When it comes to Halloween, about the only thing to be counted on is its messy aftermath. Susan Fornoff, writing for the San Francisco Chronicle gives 5 tips for dealing with Halloween mess, 3 of which concern cleaning.
Treat candy apple stains by rinsing the fabric in warm water, followed by rubbing liquid detergent into the [...]
Finally, chalkboard table placemats that you can draw on have arrived. It’s ok. Mom’s not watching.
Zookies. Good for kids of all ages. The single mat comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a sponge for cleaning. Washable. 12” x 18”. $18. At Barneys, via BLTD
This colorful serving set for kids doubles as a puzzle to keep them from flinging utensils about the room while you’re not looking. Good luck. Made of lightweight melamine, the plate, cup and four utensils fit into specially shaped wells, which simplifies bringing a child’s meal to the table. The tray also features nonslip [...]
The Plastic Fantastic Series by Jasper van Grootel is not new, but in the spirit of our outdoor worthiness series, we are honor-bound to report.
Each piece of furniture in the series is reconditioned perfectly before being treated with the rubber Soft Skin coating.
The Voltaire Dressoir (above) is $1,215
The lounge chair is perfect for the well-meaning, [...]
Clean+istry was not allowed to touch a wall with bare fingertips until the age of 21, so we are always curious why kids are perceived as enemy #1 to a clean and orderly home. In Parent Shock: Kids are Not Decor, parents cope with the loss of high-style dreams once Junior arrives.