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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) I .I I 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…