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Q. Our family really loves pumpkin – pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup have all been part of our Thanksgiving meal. Inevitably, we get pumpkin stains on our tablecloth and the cloth napkins we reserve for special dinners. How do I get these stains out? Scrape off any excess pumpkin and then flush under cold water to loosen the stain. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that's safe for the fabric, using chlorine bleach…
HIGH EFFICIENCY Washers and Detergents Working in Harmony to Save Energy and Water www.cleaninginstitute.org Enhancing the health and quality of life through cleaning products and practices Email: info@cleaninginstitute.org Website: www.cleaninginstitute.org A Consumer Guide To About This Guide: Compared to traditional washers, HE washers work in a completely different way. As a result, the detergents used in HE washers need to work differently, too. That’s why the American…
State of: 2007-12-19 SIDS Initial Assessment Repor t For SIAM 25 16-19 October 2007, Helsinki 1. Chemical Name: Category of Alkyl sulfates, Alkane sulfonates and α-Olefin sulfonates 2. CAS Number: See Tables 1-1 and 1-2 3. Sponsor Country: Germany Contact Point: BMU (Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit) Contact person: Dr. Reiner Arndt Postfach 12 06 29 D-53048 Bonn 4. Shared Partnership with: SDA / Alkylsulfate Consortium 5. Roles/…
Report from the Asthma Science Forum May 10, 2011           Industry Sponsored Asthma Science Forum                                                       Report of Workshop held May 10, 2011  Renaissance Capital View, Arlington, Virginia    Submitted to:  Asthma Scienc ng Committee     e Forum Steeri   Submitted by:    Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment  (Contact: Jacqueline Patterson, patterson@tera.org)    January 17, 2012  Final    Copyright © 2012 American Cleaning …
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 roofs, when water invades your home, the damage can be swift and brutal…
Counter Tops & Cabinets Laminate (e.g., Formica®, Wilsonart® Laminate) can become scratched, worn and dull-looking with use. Cuts or burns cannot be repaired, so use a trivet or insulated pad to protect the surface from hot pans and always use a cutting board. Don't use knives, scrapers, sand paper or steel wool pads to remove dried stains. Wipe up cleaning solutions immediately to prevent discoloration or water damage. nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner Abrasive products can…
From schools to businesses, and beyond, cleaners have long played a role in reducing the spread of illnesses and keeping our gathering places looking inviting and clean. On #RandomActsofKindnessDay, we’re suggesting taking a moment to thank the staff who help maintain our buildings each day.
Kitchen Knives A rule of thumb in safe food preparation is to be sure you don’t cut raw meat, poultry or fish on the same surface without thoroughly cleaning it between uses. The same is true for your knife. Wash your knife with dish soap and hot water after each use. Rinse with clear water. Air-dry or pat dry with clean paper towels. Typically you should wash hollow-handled knives by hand Handle kitchen knives carefully by their handles; don’t pile them into the sink or dishpan, but wash…
With a little preparation, you can be ready to enjoy a stress-free picnic. When preparing or serving food in the great outdoors, there are a few extra steps and considerations that you may not have at home or even in your backyard. Food needs to be stored properly to be safely consumed during your al fresco meal. Spills and stains have more time to set before they can get to the laundry. And you need to be prepared to clean up thoroughly to leave things better than you found…
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 actually mud, let the…