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Cleaning sofas, tables, and other furnishings helps keep them beautiful and in good shape for years to come.
Q. The cold weather means I get to wear my favorite scarf. I noticed that it smells a little musty. What is the best way to clean it?
Wash it right – Most people never think to wash their scarves, they’re the bed skirts of fashion. But we wear them next to our skin, so they get oil and perfumes on them which can cause fabric damage. A scarf you wear most days should be washed every couple weeks especially during the cold season. And if you clip of the care label before tying on a new one, snap…
SOURCES OF PHOSPHATE IN SEWAGE
AND SURFACE WATERS
By: F. ALAN FERGUSON
Prepared for:
SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
S T A N F O R D R E S E A R C H I N S T I T U T E
M E N L O P A R K , C A L I F O R N I A
S T A N F O R D R E S E A R C H I N S T I T U T E
M E N L O P A R K , C A L I F O R N I A
July 1966
SOURCES OF PHOSPHATE IN SEWAGE
AND SURFACE WATERS
Prepared for:
SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
By: F. ALAN FERGUSON
SRI Project 5945
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1…
For best results, always read and follow label directions on cleaning products. Labels will give specific instructions for types of surfaces the cleaner should or shouldn't be used on, how much to use and how to use the product. Also, read and follow the use and care guides that come with fixtures, appliances and other surfaces.
Do not mix cleaning products. Products which are safe when used alone can sometimes become dangerous if mixed with other…
It’s hard to believe that, in our homes, we have up to 15 different hard surface types! Get all the answers to cleaning different kinds of ceramic (tile and cooktops), glass (mirrors, windows, shower doors), acrylic (bathtubs and home décor) and so much more.
If you have children, there are chores they can do, like cleaning their room, to help pitch in too. Through cleaning, they also learn to be responsible for their things and care for their belongings.
Work through this checklist a few items idea, tackling a room at a time, and your home will be clean and ready for the holidays in no time!
Kitchen
If you plan on doing a lot of holiday cooking and entertaining, check your stockpile of aprons, potholders, dish clothes and dish towels. Make sure they’re clean and in usable condition.
Clean out the refrigerator to make room for holiday goodies. Remove the contents, checking expiration dates, and discarding anything whose time is up. Clean…
Cleaning goes on throughout the year, but there are some awareness days that ACI observes every year that are useful for raising awareness about safety messages related to cleaning products as well as their benefits.
National Cleaning Week
Each year, starting on the fourth Sunday in March, we celebrate the annual tradition of spring …
Clean and Happy Nest shares tips, tricks and expert advice with the public in mind – especially families with young children – with hopes that our ideas and information lead to cleaner, happier, and better lives. Our blog posts are based on research and expert opinion and designed to inspire people to take on cleaning projects – no matter how small – to enhance happiness and life satisfaction. You’ll find tips on cleaning the smallest nooks and crannies of your…
If your parents and grandparents taught you how to clean, their best practices may no longer be best given today’s innovations in cleaning products and appliances. We debunk some cleaning myths.