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It may be the holiday season, but it’s also cold and flu season. Keep illnesses from spreading through holidays into the New Year with these tips, for a cleaner and healthier for you and everyone around you. Get a Flu Shot. While flu season starts to peak in November, the heaviest months for flu are December through March. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies that provide protection against influenza infection to develop in the body. The Centers for…
Cleaning quickly is all about having a plan. You need to tidy up, go top down and focus where your cleaning has outsized effect in terms of looking good and keeping you and your family safe. Get Ready Prepare to clean so you don’t waste time or resources by accident. Gather your cleaning products. Read the directions so you know you are using them safely and effectively. The label contains important information about how much product you should use to get the best results. Following the…
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Five Great Ways to Show Dad you Care Does Dad really need another tie for Father’s Day? Is a bottle of after-shave going to ring his chimes? Probably not! So this year, how about something really different? What busy dads are short on is time to care for the “stuff” that fills their lives. Here are some ideas for gifting him with a surprise cleanup. 1. His Grill: A warm grill is easier to clean than a cold one. So fire it up, and then let it cool until slightly warm. Using a…
Q. My New Year’s resolution is to stop smoking. But how can I make my rugs, furniture and draperies stop smelling like cigarettes? A. Open up the windows and let the fresh air in. For items like throw blankets, pillow covers and curtains that can be laundered, wash them or take them to the drycleaners. Vacuum the floor and carpet, window treatments, upholstery and lamp shades. Then spray fabric refresher on all the fabric surfaces. Smooth surfaces, such as mirrors, floors and…
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Issues Important Safety Reminders As We Clean More While Young Children Are Home With millions of Americans now working from home while their children are out of school, we tend to be cleaning more to help protect against the spread of coronavirus. New reports indicate an increase in calls to poison control centers for unintended exposures to cleaning and disinfecting products. The American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org) is reminding…
Set a good example by washing your own hands often and properly. Teach kids to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, rinsing and drying completely. Tell kids when to wash, such as after using the bathroom, before eating and after touching animals, blowing your nose, coughing and sneezing. Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers, gels or antibacterial wipes on hand when soap and water are unavailable. 222 111 555 At Your Finger-Tips Learning hand…
Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2018 – On average, Americans spend approximately six hours per week cleaning their homes, with more than a quarter (28 percent) spending over seven hours straightening up.&nbsp; However, roughly a third of us are concerned if it’s enough and if we’re cleaning correctly, according to&nbsp;survey results compiled by the American Cleaning Institute.&nbsp; 2018 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Cleaning Habits: &nbsp; 28 percent clean their…
Home Cleaning Schedule  Monthly: Yearly: Daily: Weekly: Quarterly: Clean the bathrooms Launder sheets and towels Vacuum, mop and dust Clean out the fridge Disinfect high-touch surfaces Pick up clutter & spot clean Clean the kitchen Do laundry (if needed) Wash blankets & comforters Wash curtains Dust light fixtures & blinds Clean appliances Wash windows & screens Wash shower curtain Wash pillows Clean rugs and upholstery Clean the chimney and…
A STUDY OF CHEMICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL AT FOUR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS by MURRAY TOD SCHROEDER A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING at the UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON A STUDY OF CHEMICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL AT FOUR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS by MURRAY TOD SCHROEDER A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL…