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Q. During cold and flu season, when, if at all, do you typically change your cleaning habits (i.e. clean more thoroughly or frequently)? 25% said Only if I or someone else in the home is sick 18% said Only if guests are coming over 15% said Only if there is an uptick in illness numbers 2% said Other 27% said I preemptively change my cleaning habits for the whole season 32% said I don’t change my cleaning habits Q. How confident are you that…
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS OF CLEANING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS IN GRAYWATER The Soap and Detergent Association New York, New York 10018 Prepared by Roy F. Weston, Inc. Fate and Effect Laboratory 254 Welsh Pool Road Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341 February 1998 Work Order No. 05821-005-002 SDA\SDARevised\GW100897.doc ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…
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
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
Q. American Heart Health Month has inspired me to use my treadmill (for exercise, not a clothes rack!) How do I clean it? Keeping your treadmill and other exercise equipment clean is important for maintenance and safety. Fortunately, it’s easy. (Much easier than keeping up with a rigorous exercise routine.) Just follow these steps and you’ll be off and running! Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away sweat on the deck, handrails and conveyer belt after every use. Once a week,…
2019 Data Reflects Direct, Indirect and Induced Impacts of Manufacturing and Downstream Distribution For the First Time, ACI Report Details Industry’s Impact in All 50 States The combined upstream and downstream economic impact connected to cleaning product manufacturing in the United States helped support nearly $200 billion in annual output and almost 700,000 jobs, according to a new report released by the American Cleaning Institute (…
The holidays can do a number on your home! Between house guests, holiday feasts, and kids on school breaks, your house probably need some TLC. Try these tips to clean up and start New Year off on a sparkling clean foot. Clean Up After House Guests Give your house’s surfaces a deep clean. Wash all your linens. Vacuum carpets, floors, and baseboards to give yourself a fresh start. Clean out your refrigerator - eat the last of those yummy leftovers and then clean and store your…
The American Cleaning Institute knows that many families affected by Hurricane Harvey are suffering and families will continue to be impacted by the flooding. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastation. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after a flood is a major undertaking.  It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and…
Read Press Release Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning? 77% Every year 6% Every other year 5% Every few years 3% Less often than every few years 8% I never spring clean  Q. On average, approximately how many days total does your spring cleaning take? 29% One to two days 31% Three to four days 40% Five days or more Average = 6 days Q. Which of the following, if any, do you…
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…