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An introduction to
the science of how
things get clean
EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN®
Contents
What Does Clean Mean? 2
The History of Cleaning 4
How Cleaning Works 8
The Chemistry of Cleaning 10
Understanding Product Ingredients 14
The Future of Cleaning 27
Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28
About Us 30
STEM Toolbox 31
The…
An introduction to
the science of how
things get clean
EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN®
Contents
What Does Clean Mean? 2
The History of Cleaning 4
How Cleaning Works 8
The Chemistry of Cleaning 10
Understanding Product Ingredients 14
The Future of Cleaning 27
Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28
About Us 30
STEM Toolbox 31
The…
Your teeth are clean. But is your bathroom?
Whether your children are learning how to brush their teeth or water splashed and left spots, how do you keep the mirror clean? It’s wonderful that you’ve convinced your children to brush their teeth. But unfortunately, good oral hygiene often comes with a mess – toothpaste globs and schmears on the counter and mirror. Not to worry. With a little bit of elbow grease and the right product, your bathroom can look as…
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Long-term Effects of Landscape Irrigation
Using Household Graywater—
Literature Review and Synthesis
Wastewater Treatment & Reuse
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LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION USING
HOUSEHOLD GRAYWATER –
LITERATURE REVIEW AND SYNTHESIS
by:
Dr. Larry Roesner (PI)
Dr. Yaling Qian (Co-PI)
Melanie Criswell
Dr. Mary Stromberger
Dr. Stephen Klein
Colorado State University…
Always use the proper amount of detergent when washing. What's the right amount? Read the label and keep in mind that too much detergent or too little can leave your clothes less clean than using the optimal amount. Follow the fabric care instructions on your clothing.
Also, be sure to keep all laundry products up and out of reach of children and adults with dementia. Detergents on the market today have been formulated and tested to be safe and effective when used as…
While it’s always recommended to treat clothing stains as quickly as possible, some stains are are just so tough (grass, ink, blood, grease, etc.) that it’s even more important to pre-treat them right away. It’s always best to test a hidden area of the fabric first, in case the fabric is too delicate. Also, if you haven’t already tried enzyme detergents, get one! Learn how to treat the touch stains!
What do cleaning ingredients do?
The industry is committed to helping you understand what ingredients are in your cleaning products and why they are there so that you can make informed buying decisions. These ingredient function definitions have been developed through validated consumer research to provide standardized industry language that helps demystify the ingredient list and empower consumer understanding.
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Clean water is a critical element of cleaning.
The vast majority of water on Earth’s surface, over 96%, is saline water in the oceans (USGS). Which means, even though water is plentiful there are limited resources of fresh water to relay on. Beyond cleaning, we also need water to drink and to grow food. The average household may use 88,000 gallons of water per year (REU2016). Within your home, faucets and clothes washers make up a…
For spring cleaning, plan your work, then work your plan. You can tackle your spring cleaning checklist quickly, all at once or in smaller chunks of time. Each of the tasks on our list takes just a few minutes, so you can decide how to break it up.
Prep for Spring Cleaning Day(s):
Inventory your supplies and add what’s missing to your grocery list
Make a to-do list for what you want to clean, then divide it up by task or…
If you take public transportation, this is a place where germs can spread quickly, especially during cold and flu season. Washing your hands before and after your commute can help.
If you bike to work, be sure to wash any grease off your hands when you get to work. If you’ve gotten grease on your clothes, take care of the stain until you have a chance to go home and do laundry (always following the fabric care label). Dab a very small amount of liquid hand…