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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 variety of wastewater…
Doing the dishes means:  Clearing the table  Scraping the dishes  Loading the dishwasher  Washing/drying (for hand-washed items) Teach children what items:  Get thrown away  Go in the compost bin (consider starting a compost pile if you don’t already have one)  Can — and can’t— go into a garbage disposal, if you have one Getting Kids to Help: Dishes Cleaning up after eating is an important life skill! It can also lead to fun teachable moments in your home…
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the
Prevention is simple. 1. Make it a habit to always store packets up and out of reach of children 2. Always store laundry packets in their original, sealed container or pouch until they are ready to be used 3. Do not let children handle laundry packets 4. Be sure to read the product label before use The liquid in these pre-measured packets is harmful if put in the mouth, swallowed, or gets in the eye. Immediately call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 if there is an accident. Locking…
Without cleaning products, life as we know it couldn’t exist. Soaps and the other cleaners we use every day prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. We rely on them to thwart the common cold, to sterilize operating rooms, to clean up after disasters, to avert foodborne illnesses, and to keep our homes and clothes looking better and lasting longer. This, of course, is just the beginning of the importance of soap.
"Coming Clean with Millennials" Takes Place Jan. 31 in Orlando Panel Will Dive into Consumers’ Cleaning Caddies, Explore Role of Fragrance in Products They Choose Washington, D.C. – November 28, 2017 – Dive deep into marketing to millennials during a special consumer panel at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute Industry Convention, January 29-February 3 at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Takasago, in partnership with ACI,…
ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the industry. Science Our scientific and research programs contribute to the tools, data and insight ACI member companies and…
AN INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION FROM AN ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (OSDS) AT A SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN FLORIDA Phase 2 Report ( To .­ - The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 April, 1993 AYRES ASSOCIATES AN INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION FROM AN ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (OSDS) AT A SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN FLORIDA Phase 2 Report To The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park…
A Guide for Healthy Workspaces As a business owner, you are not alone in navigating how to best keep your workspace safe and clean. To help, we’ve created the Clean Means Business toolkit offering guidance, adapted from public health recommendations, to ensure a high level of cleanliness. Reinforce confidence among your teams and customers through effective cleaning and disinfecting best practices…
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…