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There are times vinegar can be helpful but cleaning with vinegar can damage some surfaces and may not be enough to get things truly clean. Learn when to use vinegar and when not to.
Most of us have done it. We grab the dish liquid instead of the dishwasher detergent and have found ourselves with more suds that we bargained for. The American Cleaning Institute recommends these dishwashing clean-up steps:
If you catch this mistake before running the dishwasher, remove the dish liquid from the dispenser by wiping it out with a dry paper towel. You may need to follow up with a damp towel to remove any excess soap residue.
If you have run the dishwasher and…
Most Dreaded Tasks: Cleaning Hard to Reach, Filthy Spots
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Spring cleaning is a top priority for more Americans than ever, according to new consumer data released by the American …
Dishwashing is necessary to keep a kitchen clean and plates and silverware safe to use. While some pans and platters need to be washed by hand, the automatic dishwasher has made it much easier to complete this task. Whether it’s time to wash a sink full of dishes or just a few items, our fact sheet and expert advice will help you get the job done.
You will want to use a dishwashing detergent with effective cleaning performance regardless of the brand…
Healthy Schools, Healthy People is a joint initiative of the American Cleaning Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This program seeks to improve hand hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of infectious disease and reduce related absenteeism.
From 2003 until 2018, the initiative included a national award program.
Previous Award Recipients…
Handwashing
Q. How important, if at all, do you find frequent handwashing when it comes to preventing the spread of illness in your home?
66% said very important
27% said somewhat important
6% said not very important
1% said not at all important
93% Important (net)
7% Not important (net)
Appliance Maintenance
Q. How familiar, if at all, are you with the manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining your home appliances, such as your refrigerator, HVAC, or…
CLEANING PRODUCTS
in Household Wastewater
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain,
its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and
are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that
treats the other wastes from your home — before the water
reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes,
estuaries or oceans.
Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible
with a wide…
CLEANING PRODUCTS
in Household Wastewater
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain,
its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and
are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that
treats the other wastes from your home — before the water
reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes,
estuaries or oceans.
Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible
with a wide…
CLEANING PRODUCTS
in Household Wastewater
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain,
its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and
are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that
treats the other wastes from your home — before the water
reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes,
estuaries or oceans.
Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible
with a wide…
One of the most important things to remember when dusting is to spray the cleaner onto a cloth or sponge first instead of spraying the furniture directly so that dust doesn’t get airborne. Wipes and other non-spray products also are available. When you dust, start from the highest points in the room and work your way down, so that when the dust falls as you clean, you don’t have to re-dust. Get more dusting tips.