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Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities.
Everyone in the family can find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore, regardless of experience level.
Here Is a Basic Cleaning…
2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Laundry:
77% of People Frequently Read Tag Instructions Before Washing Clothes
52% Tend to Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Laundry is America’s favorite cleaning task, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2019 National Cleaning Survey.
Nearly a quarter of respondents to the survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ACI, picked laundry as the …
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS
OF CLEANING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS IN GRAYWATER
The Soap and Detergent Association
New York, New York 10018
Prepared by
Roy F. Weston, Inc.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341
February 1998
Work Order No. 05821-005-002
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Q: My kids are into making Valentine's Day cards and decorations. It's fun, but it creates a mess – especially the markers and the craft glue! How do I get these stains out of their clothing?
For regular felt-tip markers (those that aren't labeled "permanent"), rinse the stain with cold water until no more color is being removed. Then place the stain face down on some clean paper towels and sponge with rubbing alcohol. Apply the alcohol first to the clean area around…
Summer’s here, and with it, the increased awareness of, and need for, sunscreen. We need the protection, but our tile floors? Not so much. Fortunately, there are easy ways to clean up when we accidentally slather and spray SPF on surfaces other than our skin.
Clothes
While that’s definitely good news for you and your kids, it sounds like the family wardrobe didn’t make out as well. But don’t fear; most commercially available bug sprays and sunscreens do wash out relatively easily. First,…
Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine?
A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition, some fabrics, such as cotton, shrink when washed—…
Quick Laundry Tips for the Whole Family
Whether you live to do laundry or it’s your least favorite chore, we’ve all got to do it. These practical tips and decorating tricks will make the laundry one of the simplest chores on your checklist. Now laundry day doesn’t look so bad after all.
1. Take advantage of your alone time
Whether your child is taking a nap or they’re out on the soccer field, take the opportunity to get a few loads done…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) offers room by room cleaning suggestions for the many surfaces in your home.
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THE IMPACT OF
DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
New York, New York 10016
26 March 1996
Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date
Project Manager
Prepared by
ROY F. WESTON, INC.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345
Work Order Number 05821-005-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS
THE IMPACT OF
DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
New York, New York 10016
26 March 1996
Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date
Project Manager
Prepared by
ROY F. WESTON, INC.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345
Work Order Number 05821-005-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
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