Month: May 2025

2025-04-30T14:01:00

(BPT) – Hear the lively sounds of splashing water and good times? Summer is right around the corner, making it time to dive into prepping your pool — and keeping it fresh and swim-worthy, all season long.

Maintaining your pool can be a hassle, so here are helpful tips from the experts at Aiper, pioneers of innovative cordless pool cleaning technology, to help save time, money and energy to get your pool summer-ready.

1. Banish debris

To help your pool stay crystal clear, take steps to ensure less debris finds its way in. Trim nearby trees, bushes and other foliage to reduce the number of twigs, leaves and petals that can make a mess in your pool. Keep handy trash containers and recycling bins with secure lids near your patio or pool deck so kids and guests will be more likely to toss their stuff in the right place.

2. Be storm ready

When heavy rain or high winds are in the forecast, sweep your pool deck and secure loose items, patio furniture and anything else that could take an unscheduled dip in your pool. Consider a temporary cover to help protect your pool until the storm passes.

3. Dive into top-notch pool-cleaning tech

Battling pool debris is no party, especially when you’re gearing up for a new season. Aiper’s Scuba X1 is equipped with 4+1 cleaning modes (floor, wall, waterline, a combo of all three and an exclusive app-based cycle mode), making it a reliable cleaning buddy for pools up to 2,150 square feet. This pool cleaning robot boasts unstoppable suction power — 6600 GPH suction and dual jets — to effortlessly clean fine sand, pebbles and algae. Its powerful suction outperforms single-jet competitors, making pool cleaning a breeze.

What’s more, with Aiper’s OmniSense™ technology, the Scuba X1 uses underwater sensors to predict obstacles, prevent collisions and safeguard your pool. To ensure no debris is left behind, the X1 includes upgraded WaveLine™ technology for advanced, continuous horizontal waterline cleaning.

For larger pools and irregular pool shapes, opt for the Scuba X1 Pro Max, an all-in-one cleaning powerhouse with multiple cleaning modes to expertly clean your pool’s surface, walls, floor and waterline, delivering professional-grade results with ease. Tackling pools up to 3,230 square feet on a single charge, the Scuba X1 Pro Max effectively removes leaves, dirt and even ultra-fine particles from every corner of your pool. Harnessing 40 sensors and Aiper’s OmniSense+™ 2.0 and FlexiPath™ 2.0 adaptive path planning technology, this cleaner precisely maps complex pool features, selecting the optimal cleaning path for a comprehensive clean.

4. Start cleanliness on the surface

Tired of skimming the surface to remove leaves, bugs, twigs and other small debris? It’s essential to ensure your pool not only looks inviting, but also prevent debris from sinking to the bottom and making your entire pool less clean.

To breeze through this task, check out Aiper’s Surfer S2, the ultimate hassle-free DebrisGuard™ robotic pool skimmer, which comes with a leak-proof baffle to ensure that once captured, no debris can escape. This powerful skimmer also features a filter to help remove algae, fine hair and other tiny debris.

Even better, it’s cordless, with a battery life of over 35 hours that’s powered by an advanced charging system and solar panel technology, even if it’s cloudy. When the battery is low, the Surfer S2 automatically activates Aiper’s patented SolarSeeker™ technology to help supply energy to the depleted battery. After 15 minutes of solar charging, the surface robot returns to cleaning mode.

Need help keeping your pool at the right chlorine levels? The Surfer S2 also features an adjustable chlorine dispenser for water sterilization, ensuring your pool stays in tip-top condition.

5. Optimize your pool-cleaning efforts

To keep your whole system working smarter, not harder, check out the HydroComm Series pool care product line. These products establish a seamless connection between your underwater pool robots and the Aiper App, while delivering real-time, accurate water quality data. The system includes three different products, each designed to meet your specific needs:

• HydroComm for water quality monitoring
• HydroComm Pure provides underwater communication
• HydroComm Pro offers both underwater communication and water quality monitoring

Quality monitoring keeps track of your pool’s pH, ORP, EC, TDS and temperature, simplifying water quality management and offering care solutions to keep your pool safe, healthy and beautiful all season long. Underwater communication tracks battery life, cleaning status and more, with the ability to switch cleaning modes underwater for uninterrupted cleaning, plus smart waterline parking for surface retrieval.

Make this summer your best-ever pool season, hassle free! Spend less time cleaning and a lot more time enjoying your pool with these products, available on Aiper.com and Amazon.

2025-05-01T11:31:00

(BPT) – Spring has officially sprung, but just as April showers bring May flowers, these warmer months also herald the start of peak allergy season. If you are someone who has asthma or suffers from allergies, you know firsthand how important it is to keep your home dust- and pollen-free. However, if you aren’t selective enough with your cleaning products, your good intentions of regular home cleanings may unintentionally introduce allergens and chemicals back into your space, potentially making asthma and allergy symptoms worse.

In honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this May, Amy Cadora, Chief Brand and Mission Officer and home cleaning expert at Norwex, is offering three expert tips for reducing allergens in your home without the use of harmful and irritating chemicals. Known for banning over 2,700 harmful chemicals from their product lines, Norwex offers a plethora of better-for-you products with cleaner formulations to help you tackle your deep clean this spring.

1. Dust, Dust, We Must!

No one loves to dust, but it’s important to remove it from your living spaces. Besides being unsightly, dust can actually contain up to 45 harmful chemicals, including phthalates and flame retardants that can potentially trigger asthma symptoms.

Instead of reaching for a traditional cleaning spray, Cadora suggests opting for a dust-grabbing microfiber tool like the Norwex Dusting Mitt. This handy microfiber dusting mitt makes quick work of cleaning and keeps surfaces dust-free longer than typical chemical-laden dusting sprays, all without harmful or irritating chemicals. The mitt is also machine-washable, offering a more sustainable alternative to disposable cleaning wipes.

For harder-to-reach areas like fan blades and elevated air vents, use a microfiber wand like the EnviroWand. The tool features extra-fine, statically charged microfiber on one side to grab dust, pet hair and other small particles, and a layer of plush microfiber on the other side to pick up dust and keep it from resettling.

Pro tip: Attach the wand to a Norwex mop handle for extra length, making it easier to regularly clean those hard-to-reach areas.

2. Keeping Laundry Clean and Allergy Free

When you wash your laundry, you’re not just removing dirt and odors from clothing. You’re also washing out pollutants and pollen that easily attach to fabrics and can trigger allergies and asthma.

Because of this, it’s important to be selective when choosing a detergent. To thoroughly remove grime and allergens without adding skin irritants and other potential triggers, make sure to use a safe and effective laundry detergent free of harsh chemicals.

Cadora advises choosing a formulation like Norwex’s PowerZyme Laundry Detergent. This highly concentrated, enzyme-based powder eliminates stains and odors and dissolves grease and grime to get laundry super clean and fresh smelling. Like other Norwex laundry detergents, it’s powerful and free from potential irritants like chlorine bleach, phthalates, parabens, ammonia and more.

Pro tip: It’s not just the detergent that matters in reducing irritants on your skin but also the way you dry clothes. Dryer sheets may seem like a safe choice, but they can also contain skin-irritating chemicals and fragrances, so Cadora would suggest switching to natural wool laundry balls like these Fluff and Tumble Dryer Balls. Dryer balls deliver static- and wrinkle-free laundry without introducing irritants and softening agents to clothes. They can also reduce drying time by separating and creating space between your clothes to allow for better air flow while naturally softening the fabric.

3. Creating a Better, Cleaner Sleep Space

Your bedroom should be a sanctuary — a space for rest, recovery and relaxation. But for many, it can also be a hidden hot spot for allergens that disrupt sleep and affect overall well-being. From pet dander to pollen, understanding the common allergens that can be found in your bedroom is the first step toward creating a healthier, better sleep routine.

If your furry friends share your bed, you’re likely sharing more than snuggles. Pet dander can easily settle into bedding and mattresses, meaning you need to regularly clean these soft fabrics. Cadora recommends grabbing Norwex’s Mattress Cleaner, which uses a unique, enzyme-powered formula designed to help remove organic material and allergens like body oils, pet dander, dust mite feces and other contaminants from pillows, comforters, pet bedding, fluffy toys and fabric furniture.

What you use to clean your space can and should help you breathe easier. By implementing Cadora’s three tips this allergy season, you can reduce allergens invading your space, promoting a healthier environment for you and your loved ones. To learn more about these safer cleaning products and others, visit Norwex.com.

2025-04-30T09:15:00

(BPT) – Spring has sprung! Are you ready to start some spring projects? If you’re a DIY hobbyist, it’s time to give your workspace a spring cleaning.

During the winter, your garage workshop accumulates extra items, dust and debris that can make it impossible to do your best work. So, take advantage of the warmer weather and give your workshop a spring refresh with these four simple tips.

1. Clear out the garage

Dedicate the first warm weekend in spring to emptying your garage. That means removing everything that isn’t attached to the walls. This may require a lot of muscle and energy, but it will create a solid foundation for your garage spring cleaning.

Once you have everything out, take stock of your items. Sort them into piles like gardening tools, power tools, lawn care appliances, etc. Review each pile and identify what you want to keep, toss or donate.

If you’re having trouble figuring out what to keep, think about how often you use an item. If you use them regularly or annually, put these tools aside so you can find space for them. Anything you don’t use or that’s broken should be donated or tossed.

2. Dust and clean surfaces, items and floors

Now that you have everything out of the garage, take time to dust surfaces and items and clean the floors. Start high and work downward so the dust you remove from the shelves doesn’t land on a freshly cleaned countertop. Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces and equipment and follow up with a vacuum to get into corners.

Next, tackle the floors with a broom and mop. Sweep away dirt, debris and trash that may have accumulated during the winter. Once that’s done, lightly wet the floor with the hose and mop the excess water.

3. Organize your tools and equipment

Take in your cleaned garage and designate areas to store your various tools and equipment by category. This can help you think about creative storage solutions and optimal organization so you have more room for your woodworking projects.

Think about installing overhead, ceiling-mounted storage racks for camping gear, decorations and other bulky items. Consider adding or replacing cabinets for more storage and organization.

A great storage solution for organizing your tools and equipment is a storage cabinet like the Gladiator Premier Pre-Assembled 84″ Tall Cabinet. Each cabinet features one fixed and three adjustable full-width shelves that can hold up to 400 pounds each, so you have plenty of room to store even your heaviest tools.

Another organizational feature to consider is a garage storage wall. Systems like the Gladiator^®All-in-One Wall Kits help you create the perfect organizational space to get gear off the floor, maximize space and make it easier for you to quickly find any item you need. The kits are customizable, so you can choose from a variety of hooks, baskets and bins that fit your storage needs.

4. Optimize lighting and power sources

Whether you’re working on big or small projects, it’s critical to have proper lighting and multiple power sources so you can work with your power tools safely and efficiently. Consider adding in wall accessories like a light bar or power strips.

Choose a light bar with adjustable lighting options so you can see every detail of your project. Light bars are great for providing under-cabinet lighting and lighting inside cabinets as well.

Don’t forget to keep multiple power strips on hand so you have the freedom to plug in several tools anywhere you need them. The ideal power strip will have a long, tangle-resistant cord and surge protection. Modern power strips may even offer USB-A and USB-C utility outlets.

Does it seem like you never have enough working surfaces for your projects? You can easily increase workspace by getting tools off your counters. Install a wall-mounted magnet bar or two (or three!) that are strong enough to hold up all the tools you use regularly.

If you clear your counters and still don’t have enough room for your projects, think about purchasing a mobile workstation. A model like the Gladiator three-foot-wide mobile workstation combines the strength of hardwood and heavy-duty steel with the total mobility of four 360° swivel casters. Designed for easy maneuverability on uneven surfaces, each caster also locks fully in place to hold the workstation steady for projects requiring precision.

Tackle your spring projects with ease and confidence. These four tips will help you create a clean and well-organized garage that you’ll look forward to working in.