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Long-term Effects of Landscape Irrigation
Using Household Graywater—
Literature Review and Synthesis
Wastewater Treatment & Reuse
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LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION USING
HOUSEHOLD GRAYWATER –
LITERATURE REVIEW AND SYNTHESIS
by:
Dr. Larry Roesner (PI)
Dr. Yaling Qian (Co-PI)
Melanie Criswell
Dr. Mary Stromberger
Dr. Stephen Klein
Colorado State University…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities.
Everyone in the family can find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore, regardless of experience level.
Here Is a Basic…
Stains happen.
Despite taking precautions, stains can happen. ACI has two new videos with simple steps for removing pine sap and chocolate stains from your clothes!
If you have ever had clothes come in contact with pine sap, you know how difficult it is to remove the stain. Click here to watch a short video to learn how you can easily remove it.
With spring right around the corner and the chocolate Easter bunny making an…
2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Laundry:
77% of People Frequently Read Tag Instructions Before Washing Clothes
52% Tend to Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Laundry is America’s favorite cleaning task, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2019 National Cleaning Survey.
Nearly a quarter of respondents to the survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ACI,…
Issues, Perceptions, Regulations,
and Legislation Associated with
Cleaning Product Ingredients
in Graywater
Final Report
April 1996
05821-006-001
ISSUES, PERCEPTIONS, REGULATIONS, AND LEGISLATION
ASSOCIATED WITH CLEANING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS IN GRAYWATER
FINAL REPORT
Prepared for:
The Soap and Detergent Association
475 Park…
Q. Several family members just took up biking. We love the health benefits, but not the bicycle grease on our clothes. What’s the best way to remove it?
A. The easiest way is to pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover and then launder, using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Check to make sure the stain is gone before putting the clothing in the dryer. If the stain remains, apply a…
In order to get rid of a stain, some detective work is required. Identifying the source of the stain will determine the best way to remove it.
Don’t let the crafty kid messes add to your stresses. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips for cleaning up after your budding Picasso has finished with arts and crafts.
Choose Wisely:
Stock your craft closet with washable paints and markers and water-based craft glue. If any of the coloring mediums get on clothes, simply pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover…
Q: I suspect that our new backyard has some poison ivy. If I wear gloves, long sleeves and long pants to protect me, how do I clean these clothes when I'm finished gardening so I don't spread the poison ivy?
A: You are right to be concerned. Poison ivy produces a resin called urushiol. This resin is the culprit that triggers allergic rash reactions in most people. When it remains on unwashed clothing, it is still active. Avoid touching your clothes…
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after flooding 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 using the right cleaning product for the job is critical. Keeping cleaning products in a secure location after a flood and during cleaning is crucial.
From torrential downpours to broken pipes to leaky…