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Survey Results Q. Approximately how many hours per week, if any, do you typically spend cleaning? 10% Less than one hour 21% 1-2 hours 26% 3-4 hours 15% 5-6 hours 28% 7 hours or more The average number of hours we clean is six, with parents spending 7 hours per week on average.  Q. Which of the following concerns, if any, do you have about cleaning?  38% Preventing illness or…
This monograph summarizes: I ) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on sodium hypochlorite; and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of sodium hypochlorite 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 environmental risk assessment…
Good hand hygiene habits help keep you healthy!   Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under…
There are two key strategies you can try for getting your children on board with chores. Keep it simple … and challenge them to be part of the solution. Start by creating a Chore Chart in a central location. Try a chalkboard, bulletin board, or basic sheet of paper set up in a grid: columns for days of week, and rows for family members. Scratch paper with pushpins or reusable Post-its®sticky-notes are great tools – involve the kids by having them write one chore per slip of…
11In-House Counsel Committee, June 2018 INGREDIENT COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN CLEANING PRODUCTS: A WIDENING LANDSCAPE Douglas M. Troutman Since the era of the seventies, requirements for more information about cleaning product ingredients have been part of the legislative and regulatory landscape. In just the past decade, stakeholders including industry, nongovernmental organizations, and consumer interest groups have engaged on many fronts.…
May 3, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker United States House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader United States House of Representatives H-204, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate S-221, The Capitol Washington, D.C.…
If your kitchen has accumulated some wear and tear over the past few months, the changing of the seasons is a great time to spruce things up. Here are some tips to get your kitchen sparkling in time for fall.
There's lots to teach about cleaning! The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at least that it rinsed mud off their hands. And clean hands keep you from sharing germs. Browse ACI's publications for teacher resources. STEM…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants Volume I. Anionic Surfactants Part 2. Alcohol Ethoxy Sulfates Final Report To: The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 February 1991 Arthur D. Little, Inc. Acorn Park Cambridge, MassaChusetts 02140·2390 Reference 65913 Table of Contents Synopsis I. INTRODUCTION BIBLIOGRAPHY II. CHEMISTRY A. Product Chemistry B. Analytical Methods BIBLIOGRAPHY III.…
Cleaning sofas, tables, and other furnishings helps keep them beautiful and in good shape for years to come.