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Many of us are spending more time at home these days. Itching to spring clean? Join us for a cleaning challenge with daily tips, hacks and fun ideas with the #SafeAndCleanAtHome Challenge!
Life changes when a baby arrives, and it can be hard for new parents to feel prepared to navigate it all. Most expecting parents feel less than completely prepared to use cleaning products properly and safely around a new baby. The Clean First Steps: A Guide for New Parents toolkit is designed to provide guidance on the cleaning and hygiene best practices that can help keep babies and young children safe and healthy. Explore the different elements of the…
Living/Dining Rooms and Bedrooms serve up different types of challenges. Dust and dirt tracked in on shoes ... spill and stains on carpets and upholstery ... rings on wood surfaces. But here again, there are products that meet the challenges.
Use rugs or mats at all entrances to catch dirt and grit that can build up on floors and carpets.
Choose a soft cotton cloth or paper towel for cleaning glass surfaces. Fabric softener on cleaned cloths can leave a residue; extra…
Whatever type of flooring you have, here are some tips to keep those floors clean and in good shape.
Q: I unpacked my tent to get ready for the camping season, and found there was mold growing in the folds. How do I clean it without ruining the water-resistant properties?
A: If possible, start by contacting the tent manufacturer for specific directions. If this isn't possible, wait for a warm, sunny day and then set up your tent in a shady location. Shake or brush off dirt and any other debris that can be easily removed. Fill a bucket with warm water, add a few squirts of…
ACI and Good Housekeeping will be partnering again for Discover Cleaning 2022: The Clean, Healthy & Happy Home. It will be a virtual event held on October 26 at 1 PM EDT.
This year’s summit will take a whole-home approach and examine consumer issues, industry innovations and home design and other trends related to kitchen and bathroom cleaning, laundry challenges and maintaining good indoor air quality. Key discussion topics will…
Q: How do I remove greasy film from my granite counter tops?
A: Fill your sink with warm water and add two tablespoons of a mild dishwashing detergent. Dip a cloth into the soapy water, wring it out and wipe the counter top. Continue dipping and wiping until the greasy film is removed. Rinse the counter top with cool water and a clean cloth. Dry with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads and acid-based products such as those with lemon-based or vinegar-based ingredients.
american cleaning institute®
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Cleaning with Little Kids
What You Need to Know as They Grow
Accidents can happen
in an instant.
In an emergency, call Poison Control at
(800) 222-1222.
INFANTS
Tip: Read and follow product label
instructions and keep products
securely closed.
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Tip: Age appropriate chores include
sorting and folding clothes, organizing
toys and room cleaning.
TODDLERS…
american cleaning institute®
www.cleaninginstitute.org
Cleaning with Little Kids
What You Need to Know as They Grow
Accidents can happen
in an instant.
In an emergency, call Poison Control at
(800) 222-1222.
INFANTS
Tip: Read and follow product label
instructions and keep products
securely closed.
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Tip: Age appropriate chores include
sorting and folding clothes, organizing
toys and room cleaning.
TODDLERS…
Bleaches help whiten, brighten and remove stains. Here's how to use bleach on clothes:
Bleach converts soils into colorless, soluble particles which are easily removed by detergents, then carried away in the wash water. Bleach can also brighten and whiten fabrics and help remove stubborn stains.
Sodium hypochlorite bleaches (also called chlorine or liquid household bleach) are the more powerful laundry bleaches; they disinfect, as well as clean and whiten. They work on many whites and…