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ACI-Commissioned Poll Results Reinforce Importance of Using Disinfecting Sprays, Wipes As Directed to Ensure Virus Kill 8 in 10 Americans Are Confident in Ability of Cleaning Products to Protect Against Coronavirus A new poll conducted for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that four in ten Americans are not properly allowing disinfectant sprays and wipes to kill the viruses and germs that can make us sick. The survey, conducted by Ipsos for ACI (cleaninginstitute.org), asked…
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) on the grounds that they did not comply with the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA). The decision came after the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) filed a lawsuit against NYSDEC for exceeding its statutory authority under the state’s…
INTRODUCTION This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on polycarboxylates; and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of polycarboxylates in the United States. Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph. The monograph is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one familiar with…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. However, they need proper care to prevent things like germs and mold from growing and cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags safely between each use. Here’s how: CLEANING REUSABLE BAGS C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R R E U S A B L E B A G S Woven or Nonwoven Polypropylene A form of plastic that can be made from recycled plastic containers. Machine wash (gentle cycle with soap and cold water) or…
Q: This year my resolution is to do a better job keeping my home clean and organized. Things always get so cluttered once the kids go back to school after the holidays. Do you have tips for how to start the year off on the right foot? The New Year is a great time to reset your cleaning routines and put some new organizational systems in place. Here are my top five cleaning resolutions: Make It a Family Project. Assign different family members specific areas that they’re in charge of tidying…
TRAe • SEDIMENT TOXICITY TESTS WITH HYALELLA AZTECA IN REFERENCE SEDIMENT SPIKED WITH ORGANIC CARBON: EVALUATION OF PEAT MOSS AS AN ORGANIC CARBON SOURCE Toxicity Test Report Submitted to: Dr. Richard Sedlack The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Ave. South New York, NY 10016 Report Number B-450 TRAC Laboratories, Inc. March 23, 1994 113 Cedar St. P.O. Box 215 Denton, TX 76201 TRAC LABORATORIES, INC. 2787 GULF BREEZE PARKWAY113 CEDAR STREET· P.O. BOX 215…
Make Every Day Global Handwashing Day! Why are clean hands important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Clean Hands Save Lives When should you wash your hands? • Before, during, and after preparing food • Before eating food • After using the toilet • After changing diapers or cleaning up a…
Make Every Day Global Handwashing Day! Why are clean hands important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Clean Hands Save Lives When should you wash your hands? • Before, during, and after preparing food • Before eating food • After using the toilet • After changing diapers or cleaning up a…
Clean Hands Are All About Good Health Why Are Clean Hands Important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands. How Should I Wash My Hands? 1 Wet your hands and apply liquid, bar or powder soap. 2 Rub your hands together vigorously, and scrub all surfaces. 3 Continue for 20 seconds. 4 Rinse well under running water. 5 Dry your hands…
The majority of laundering questions that arise today have to do with poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Here are the typical problems with causes and treatments most likely to solve them. Ways to prevent problems from occurring are also given. Our laundry basics guide has more information on how to do laundry. Greyness-Overall / Uneven Yellowing - Body Soil Build up Fabric Discoloration Blue Stains…