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Spring cleaning is a time-honored American household tradition promoting a boosted mood, better focus, and overall relaxation. Go through our resources below and see how to best optimize your cleaning and organization! Spring Cleaning Planning Spring cleaning can be overwhelming unless you go in with a plan. Whether you want to…
Learn about PVA & Water Soluble Films Used in Dishwashing and Laundry Pods and Packets Liquid detergent packets were introduced to the North American market in 2010 and have since become an important product. They have grown in popularity because they provide a convenient way to deliver the correct dose of detergent for maximum cleaning efficiency. With…
74% of Americans rinse their dishes all or most of the time before loading the dishwasher unnecessarilyOnly 46% of U.S. households wash laundry in cold water most of the time, even though it saves energy and moneySustainable cleaning tips are available at https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/sustainable-cleaningNewly released survey data from the American Cleaning Institute shows that Americans have more to learn when it comes to sustainable…
Publication Summary: Paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Tenside Surfactants Detergents 58 (2021) 2 pp. 88-96. Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Film Used for Liquid Detergent Capsules Dominic Byrne, Geert Boeije, Ian Croft, Gerd Huttmann, Gerard Luijkx, Frank Meier, Yash Parulekar and Gerard Stijntjes The unintentional release of microplastic into the aquatic environment (marine as well as freshwater) is of concern for human health and the ecosystem. Although our…
Publication Summary: Paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Tenside Surfactants Detergents 58 (2021) 2 pp. 88-96. Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Film Used for Liquid Detergent Capsules Dominic Byrne, Geert Boeije, Ian Croft, Gerd Huttmann, Gerard Luijkx, Frank Meier, Yash Parulekar and Gerard Stijntjes The unintentional release of microplastic into the aquatic environment (marine as well as freshwater) is of concern for human health and the ecosystem. Although our…
If your parents and grandparents taught you how to clean, their best practices may no longer be best given today’s innovations in cleaning products and appliances. We debunk some cleaning myths.
EVALUATING EUTROPHICATION CONTROL ALTERNATIVES FOR THE LOWER NEUSE RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA by Larry G. Huffman, Jr. May, 1988 EVALUATING EUTROPHICATION CONTROL ALTERNATIVES FOR THE LOWER NEUSE RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA A Thesis Presented to the faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Virginia In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Science (Civil Engineering) by Larry G . Huffman, Jr. May, 1988 APPROVAL…
Bathrooms are where the cleaning challenges can really get tough. There are so many surfaces: chrome, brass, glass, porcelain, fiberglass ... plus a wide variety of soils: hard water deposits, soap film, rust stains and mildew, not to mention germs. An assortment of effective cleaning products is available for these jobs. Cleaning Tips Rinse the tub after each use to keep soap film and hard water deposits from forming. Keep a…
One of the most important things to remember when dusting is to spray the cleaner onto a cloth or sponge first instead of spraying the furniture directly so that dust doesn’t get airborne. Wipes and other non-spray products also are available. When you dust, start from the highest points in the room and work your way down, so that when the dust falls as you clean, you don’t have to re-dust. Get more dusting tips.
American Cleaning Institute’s Class of Clean: A College Student’s Guide to Cleaning provides free, online resources from stain removal 101 to sick roommate cleaning tips See All Survey Findings Here Download the Toolkit: cleaninginstitute.org/classofclean The sophomore year of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI), Class of Clean is now in session. The” College Student’s Guide to Cleaning…