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Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine? A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition, some fabrics, such as cotton, shrink when washed—…
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State of: 2007-12-19 SIDS Initial Assessment Repor t For SIAM 25 16-19 October 2007, Helsinki 1. Chemical Name: Category of Alkyl sulfates, Alkane sulfonates and α-Olefin sulfonates 2. CAS Number: See Tables 1-1 and 1-2 3. Sponsor Country: Germany Contact Point: BMU (Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit) Contact person: Dr. Reiner Arndt Postfach 12 06 29 D-53048 Bonn 4. Shared Partnership with: SDA / Alkylsulfate Consortium 5. Roles/…
In our "oh-so-busy" world, holiday entertaining is often a communal affair, with friends and relatives contributing to the feast. But bringing a dish to share can be an unintentional invitation to unwanted guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. To be sure these party crashers don't make it through the door, here are some tips for traveling safely with prepared foods. Prepare with Care Safe food travel starts with safe food preparation.…
New Packets Up! Advice Aimed at Laundromat Customers ACI is a Gold Sponsor of #PrevCon2023 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is convening with hundreds of top safety experts and partners at the Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) for four days of conversation focused on preventing unintentional childhood injuries. As a Gold Sponsor of PrevCon 2023 (July 23-26), ACI will highlight the Packets Up! Campaign. Now in its eleventh year, the…
American Cleaning Institute and Dr. Kwandaa Roberts Unveil Miniature Laundry Room for Packets Up! Campaign Learn More on ACI’s 2024 Cleaning Survey Results The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is emphasizing safety in laundry spaces of all sizes. As a part of their Packets Up! campaign, ACI partnered with Dr. Kwanda Roberts, creator behind @TinyHouseCalls, to remind parents and caregivers that no matter where laundry is done, safety is…
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…
Procter & Gamble Across the cleaning product supply chain, companies have increased production, adapted manufacturing lines, donated money and resources, and taken extra measures to protect their employees. Here is one such story from Procter & Gamble. See our full COVID-19 Impact Report for more. Since 2005, Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Tide Loads of Hope program has been providing free laundry services to…
Read Press Release Q. Which of the following cleaning tasks do you enjoy doing the most? (Top Ranked Response) 24% Laundry 21% Cleaning countertops 21% Vacuuming 17% Dishes 7% Cleaning Furniture 7% Wiping windows 4% Polishing floors Q. How often, if ever, do you read the instructions on the tag for how to wash your clothes before washing them? 35% All of the time 42% Some of the time 16% Rarely 6% Never Q. Approximately what percentage of…
Treat and wash stains promptly! Holiday entertaining is fraught with potential disasters. But a cool head and the right products will keep a mini-crisis from becoming a major problem. Here are some quick and easy remedies from the American Cleaning Institute: Stains Turkey, gravy, butter, and salad dressing (oil-based stains): Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Cranberry sauce, apple cider, and pumpkin pie (fruit-…