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Doing the dishes means:  Clearing the table  Scraping the dishes  Loading the dishwasher  Washing/drying (for hand-washed items) Teach children what items:  Get thrown away  Go in the compost bin (consider starting a compost pile if you don’t already have one)  Can — and can’t— go into a garbage disposal, if you have one Getting Kids to Help: Dishes Cleaning up after eating is an important life skill! It can also lead to fun teachable moments in your home…
Prevention is simple. 1. Make it a habit to always store packets up and out of reach of children 2. Always store laundry packets in their original, sealed container or pouch until they are ready to be used 3. Do not let children handle laundry packets 4. Be sure to read the product label before use The liquid in these pre-measured packets is harmful if put in the mouth, swallowed, or gets in the eye. Immediately call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 if there is an accident. Locking…
Whether you're just getting started or are experienced at cleaning, we have advice for you. Get all the cleaning basics, room by room guides or get your laundry and dishwashing questions answered. Whether you are doing some spring cleaning or getting ready for the holidays, we can help. Here are some cleaning guides that may help: Renters…
Get tips for cleaning your face mask or cloth face covering correctly, as well as when to replace it with a new one.
Once the weather starts to cool, start fresh by cleaning bedding as you get out additional blankets. Here are some tips for giving your beds a slumber-ready cleaning.
March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to re-evaluate food safety cleaning tips during that morning breakfast rush.
Today is the perfect time to stop and think about your laundry routine. We have tips for how to get clothes clean as well as advice to make sure you’re practicing safe laundry habits, particularly around liquid laundry packets and bleach. If single-load liquid laundry packets are your go-to, always keep them safely away from children, out of reach or locked in cabinets and drawers.…
Ahead of Cold and Flu Season, ACI Reminds Americans to Remain Vigilant and Maintain Healthy Habits with Proper Hand Hygiene For Global Handwashing Day Oct. 15, ACI Provides Dedicated Webpage with Key Handwashing Tips and Resources to Help Curb the Spread of Viruses and Germs As we commemorate Global Handwashing Day on October 15, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reports a 14-percentage point decline in frequent handwashing since the start of the…
CLEANING PRODUCTS in Household Wastewater After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain, its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that treats the other wastes from your home — before the water reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes, estuaries or oceans. Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible with a wide variety of wastewater…
CLEANING PRODUCTS in Household Wastewater After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain, its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that treats the other wastes from your home — before the water reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes, estuaries or oceans. Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible with a wide variety of wastewater…