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Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them?
A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary.
For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is…
Guidance for the
Risk Assessment of
Enzyme-Containing
Consumer Products
Guidance for the Risk Assessment of
Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products
The information contained in this publication was created and/or compiled by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI)®
and is offered solely to aid the reader. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but
ACI and its member companies do not make any guarantees, representations, or warranties,…
Forget about the good old days, when Monday was Laundry Day, ironing was an art form, and Grandma starched the sheets. Today, we're lucky to find time to fit meals in, let alone dedicating hours to caring for our clothes.If you're like most people, your fabric care is done on an "as needed" basis — battling spills, smells, and wrinkles as you prepare to face tomorrow. Thankfully, innovations in fabric care products are keeping pace with our…
Follow These Rules for Keeping Uniforms Spotless
Keeping school, work and sports uniforms looking their best starts in the laundry room! By following these basic guidelines, you can help a uniform to last the entire season – and even beyond.
1. Start with the "right fit." A too-tight uniform can cause excess perspiration (and resulting stains), and one that drags in the sleeves or hem can pick up extra soil. So when possible, try for a uniform that…
The Soap and Detergent Association
Risk Assessment
Guidance for
Enzyme-Containing
Products
Table of Contents
Preface 2
Executive Summary 3
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Enzymes 4
Chapter 2 — Introduction to Risk Assessment 6
Chapter 3 — Hazard Identification 8
Chapter 4 — Dose-Response Assessment 11
Chapter 5 — Exposure Assessment 17
Chapter 6 — Risk Characterization 23
Chapter 7 — Risk Management 28
Chapter 8 — Conclusions 30
Bibliography 31
Glossary 38
Appendix 1 — Estimation…
Clean water is a critical element of cleaning.
The vast majority of water on Earth’s surface, over 96%, is saline water in the oceans (USGS). Which means, even though water is plentiful there are limited resources of fresh water to relay on. Beyond cleaning, we also need water to drink and to grow food. The average household may use 88,000 gallons of water per year (REU2016). Within your home, faucets and clothes washers make up a…
If you find that your lipstick has accidentally gotten on your clothes, don’t worry! We have tips to help you remove lipstick – and other makeup – stains from your clothes.
Q. Our whole family loves to color Easter eggs. Despite laminated aprons and a plastic tablecloth, the kids manage to get the dye on their clothes. How can I remove it?
A. Pretreat stains with a pre-wash stain remover, and then launder. If the stain remains, mix a solution of 1/4 cup of oxygen bleach or 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach (if safe for the fabric) per gallon of cool water. Soak for 30 minutes. Rinse, and then launder.
Economic Analysis of Phosphate Control:
Detergent Pho~phate Limitations
vs.
Wastewater Treatment
James M. Folsom
Lloyd E. Oliver
Glassman-Oliver
Economic Consultants, Inc.
Washington, D.C.
November 17, 1980
GLASSMAN-OLIVER
CONTENTS
Overview
I. Introduction
II. Background
A. The Eutrophication Phenomenon
B. The Limiting Nutrient Concept
C. Sources of Phosphorus in Water Bodies
D. Phosphates in Heavy-Duty Laundry
Detergents
E. Legislative Background
III .…
Q: Pie is always a favorite dessert in our house. So when we found out that January 23rd is National Pie Day, we thought it was a great excuse for a dessert party! We'd like to make it a fun evening, maybe with checked tablecloths and napkins. But we realize that inviting a bunch of people over to eat pie is also an invitation to stains. How do we get rid of them (the stains, not the guests!)?
A: Blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, strawberry, apple…