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An introduction to
the science of how
things get clean
EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN®
Contents
What Does Clean Mean? 2
The History of Cleaning 4
How Cleaning Works 8
The Chemistry of Cleaning 10
Understanding Product Ingredients 14
The Future of Cleaning 27
Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28
About Us 30
STEM Toolbox 31
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) recognizes that your
understanding of the science…
Proper storage of all cleaning products is a daily practice that can help prevent accidents in the home. In particular, liquid laundry packets need to be used and stored as directed and kept out of reach of children.
As liquid laundry packets came onto the market, sales greatly increased due to the ease and convenience of use. In 2015, a multi-stakeholder group gathered to develop a safety standard for these products. Safety measures include:…
The ingredients in your cleaning products fall into several different categories, added to provide different characteristics and cleaning functions. Each product formula is a careful balance of various ingredients that will work best for what you are trying to clean.
For more information about the specific ingredients in a cleaning product, visit the manufacturer's website or look for the product in SmartLabel…
HUMAN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
OF MAJOR SliRFACTANTS
(SUPPLEMENT)
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MURIEL M. GOYER,
AREPORT
BY
JOANNE H. PERWAK, ANDREW SIVAK, PHILIP S. THAYER
ARTHUR D, UTILE, INC.
TO
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
ADL REFERENCE 84048
FEBRUARY 20, 1981
Arthur DLittle Inc
This report was prepared by Arthur
D. Little, Inc. I for the Soap and
Detergent Association, Incorporated.
The material in it reflects the best
jUdgment of Arthur D. Little, Inc.,
in the…
CONTAMI NANT TRANSPORT I NVESTIGATION
FROM AN ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
SYSTEM (OWTS) rN F|NE SAND
Phase 3 Report
Prepared for:
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
475 ParkAvenue South
New York, New York 10016
Prepared by:
AYRES ASSOCIATES
3901 Coconut Palm Drive, Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33619
May 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Paoe
1.0 |NTRoDUCT!ON........ ...1-1
1.1 8ack9round............... .......... 1-1
1.2 Objectives of Phase 111.............. ...........1-4
1.3 Scope of…
By following some quick and easy steps, doing laundry can be safer for your entire
household. Print this flyer and post it by your washer, so that everyone doing
laundry knows how to best use and store the products that keep your family’s
clothes clean and fresh.
Choose to do laundry
at the right time
when you can give
it your full attention
without distractions.
Keep products
in their original
containers with
the…
New data released through the standards-setting body ASTM International show a substantial decline in the rate of young children’s exposures associated with liquid laundry packets.
This shows the interventions are working. Progress has been made, yet there is more work to be done.
An ASTM subcommittee, which met June 12 in Washington, D.C., reviewed data collected from 2017.
The December 2015 publication of ASTM's liquid laundry packets voluntary safety…
Sustainable CleaningQ. Approximately what percentage of the time do you do laundry in cold water?54% said Less than 50%46% said More than 50%Q. How often do you rinse dishes in the sink before loading them in the dishwasher?52% said all the time.22% said most of the time.11% said some of the time.6% said rarely.9% said never.Laundry SafetyQ. Do you agree with the following statement? Storing laundry products in decorative jars or containers…
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets
Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
99+% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard
Study analyzed data prior to publication of safety standard
As With Any Household Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Key
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) issued the…
No matter the type of product you are using (soap or detergent), good cleaning takes a lot of energy. Three different kinds to be exact:
Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent
Mechanical energy, provided by a machine or by hand
Thermal energy, provided by heating water Let’s look at how all these elements work together.
Assume we have a great, big, oily, greasy stain on one of our favorite shirts. Water alone is not enough to remove the stain and get our shirt clean…