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FATTY ACIDS FOR CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES A symposium of the Soap, Detergents and Sanitary Chemical Products Division of the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association FATTY ACID SYMPOSIUM Soaps, Detergents and Sanitary Chemical Products Division of the CSMA Moderator: DR. D. H. TERRY The Bon Ami Company New York, New York OPENING REMARKS Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, the subject to be discussed this morning is "Fatty Acids." For many, many years Fa…
If you have the Owner's Manual, follow the cleaning instructions. If you don't have the Manual, just follow these easy steps: INTERIOR (note: do this before going to the grocery store for your weekly shopping) Unplug the fridge and slide a coil brush under the unit’s kick plate to remove dust. Empty the contents of the entire fridge. Toss anything past its prime. Remove the…
Grout is generally porous and white or light colored and can get dirty or discolored quickly. Get it clean with a little chemistry and a bit of elbow grease. First off, you'll want to use an alkaline cleaner. Grout is primarily cement and can be dissolved by acids. Over time, an acidic cleaner may require you to re-grout sooner than intended. How do you know if your cleaner will do the trick? Typically…
Organizing your laundry room not only keeps it looking clean, it is one quick and easy way to keep you and your family safe. Use this checklist when you are organizing your laundry room, doing spring cleaning or just need a quick review of safety tips. Always read product safety information on the package so that you know what to do before…
Before snacks and meals After using the restroom After touching animals When preparing food When hands are dirty When you or someone around you is ill When should you wash your hands? About ACI: The American Cleaning Institute has been teaching handwashing in schools in the United States since 1926. About CDC: The mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to keep Americans safe and healthy where they work, live and play…
Once your kids are old enough (about 6 or 7), there’s no reason not to teach them how to clean their rooms! I's helpful to explain why it’s a good idea to clean up.
CLOSE THE LOOP ON CLEANING PRODUCTS american cleaning institute® www.cleaninginstitute.org A RECYCLING GUIDE WHAT TO DO: Cleaning product packaging is essential for the safe transportation and storage of products. Fortunately, detergent bottles and many other cleaning product containers are designed to be remade. We need your help close the loop, reducing and eventually…
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…
Surfactants (yellow) cause water to lose surface tension, which is what keeps water separate from other materials Have you ever seen a bead of water sitting on a surface? This is because water has a property called surface tension. This tension causes water to form a bead on the surface of things like glass or fabric. You can see surface tension at work by placing a drop of water onto a counter top. The drop will hold its shape and will not spread. In order…
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