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“Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Program Provides Free Resources to Help Keep the School Community Healthy and Safe
Toolkit Available Online at Cleaninginstitute.org/SchoolHealth
As school systems across the country assess reopening plans, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new toolkit of concise information on proper hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting protocols to help keep the school community healthy and safe.
The online materials are available through the Healthy Schools,…
September 16, 2020
En Español
Child care is essential for millions of working parents and caregivers across the country. The C Is for Clean: Building Blocks of Health Child Care toolkit is designed to serve all members of the child care community, from providers and employees to children and parents/caregivers, echoing public health guidelines for disinfecting, cleaning and reinforcing hand hygiene…
June 23, 2021
Surfactants (yellow) cause water to lose surface tension, which is what keeps water separate from other materialsHave you ever seen a bead of water sitting on a surface? This is because water has a property called surface tension. This tension causes water to form a bead on the surface of things like glass or fabric. You can see surface tension at work by placing a drop of water onto a counter top. The drop will hold its shape and will not spread.
In order to clean the dirt on…
December 5, 2018
Features CDC Expert
Designed to Assist School Administrators, Teachers and School Staff
Schools play a central role in slowing the spread of diseases in communities by providing healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments for students. To support their efforts, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar covering best practices and key prevention strategies to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy.
The free webinar, “The Continued Role of…
August 18, 2021
Q. After seeing the effect of plastic straws on ocean life, I made a point to get a metal straw and have been keeping it in my purse. But how do I keep it clean?
Metal straws, like utensils, can be a great way to reduce the need for single-use plastic. It should be washed after each use, even if you were just drinking water. If you're on the go, you can rinse it with hot water, towel it off, and tuck it back in your purse. Once home, clean with hot water and soap, using a thin bottle…
September 24, 2019
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…
December 6, 2018
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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
Tip: Store products up and away,…
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
Tip: Store products up and away,…
Spaghetti sauce splatter on your shirt, wax drips on the table cloth,and wine spots stain the rug, it can and will happen. And why does the bread always fall butter-side down? But, don’t let worrying about a few stains ruin your dinner.
ACI has these cleanup tips for after your feast:
Tomato Based Stains
Remove as much of the…
December 6, 2018
INTRODUCTION
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on polycarboxylates; and 2) conclusions
drawn from a risk assessment of polycarboxylates in the United States.
Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world
that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph. The
monograph is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one
familiar with environmental risk…