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Freshen Your Winter Wear! Depending on how winter clothes were stored, they can resurface with wrinkles or even a musty smell. Read on for tips on freshening up clothes so you can look your best this winter. Get Rid of That Musty Smell: After taking clothes out of storage, wash them in hot water or take them to the dry cleaner before wearing them. You can also tackle stubborn musty smells by adding white vinegar, borax, or baking soda while washing. Remove Wrinkles: Ironing…
TRAC A C U T E T O X I C I T Y O F A L K Y L B E N Z E N E S U L F O N A T E T O HYALLELA AZTECA: E F F E C T O F MANIPULATION O F S E D I M E N T O R G A N I C C A R B O N Final Report Submitted to: Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Ave. South New York, NY 10016 Report Number B-463 January 18, 1995 J TRAC LABORATORIES. INC. 2787 GULF BREEZE PARKWAY GULF BREEZE. FLOR CA 32561 904-932-2717 FAX 904-932-5058 TRAC Laboratories, Inc. 113 Cedar St P.O. box 215…
It may be the holiday season, but it’s also cold and flu season. Keep illnesses from spreading through holidays into the New Year with these tips, for a cleaner and healthier for you and everyone around you. Get a Flu Shot. While flu season starts to peak in November, the heaviest months for flu are December through March. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies that provide protection against influenza infection to develop in the body. The Centers for…
PACKETS UP! Campaign is introduced Safety First with Home Made Cleaners Resources, Recording and Additional Webinars Available Online ACI’s first Lunch and Learn Webinar, Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home on July 19, reminded parents to keep laundry packets up and out of the reach of children. Attendees learned about shareable tips and messages to help families safely use cleaning…
What is Coronavirus According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which already circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 has symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. It spreads like other respiratory illnesses as well, primarily through person-to-person contact. Cleaning for Coronavirus…
Hard Surface Cleaning Performance of Six Alternative Household Cleaners lJnder Laboratory Conditions Wanda Olson, Donald Vesley, Marilyn Bode, Polly Dubbel and Theresa Bauer Abstract In thís laboratory sludy, several commercially available household bathroom and kitchen cleaníng products, with and without EPA registered disinfectant properties, were compared to several "alternative" products (lemon juice, vinegar, ammonia, baking soda and borer). High pressure decoratíve…
Q. How likely are you, if at all, to do the following while gathering with friends and family during the holiday season? 89% will frequently wash their hands with soap and water 79% will use hand sanitizer 69% will disinfect frequently touched surfaces 53% will socially distance 53% will use alternative greetings (fist bumping/elbow bumping) 53% will wear a mask Q. If hosting for the holidays, how concerned, if at all, are you about your guests' opinions of your home…
Handwashing tips, Free Mini-Poster and Activity Sheet In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others. When Should You Wash Your Hands? After using the restroom When preparing…
How did you do? Find out what what the answers were and why to increase your cleaning and disinfecting know-how.   1. How often should you wash a reusable face covering? Never, unless someone else is going to use it After each use Weekly Monthly Just spray it with disinfectant Why: The CDC recommends washing your face covering routinely. Best practice is after each use. Cloth masks can be washed by machine or by hand, then should be completely dried, either…
Handling tnzymes Detergent Industry The Soap and Detergent Association New York, NY This document is written for use by the cleaning products industry. It may also be used as a reference by other industries employing enzyme technology. However, the practices set forth in this document are offered solely as references for coinpanies. involved in handling enzymes within the soap and detergent industry. The information pre- sented here may not be entirely…