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Strategies for Cleaning Success
Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out.…
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Table 9. Antibacterial MIC ranges for all isolates tested for susceptibility to TCC and TCS
User Group TCC (ppm) TCS (ppm)
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Non-users 0.0117-0.750 0.120-2.020
TCC-users 0.0234-0.750 0.004-2.020
TCS-users 0.0117-0.750 0.008-2.020
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Non-users 0.0469-0.1875 0.510-2.020
TCC-users 0.0029-0.1875 0.120-1.010
TCS-users 0.0469-0.1875 1.010-2.020
Investigation of Antibiotic and Antibacterial Resistance in Staphylococcus from the Skin of Users…
Survey Results
Q. Approximately how many hours per week, if any, do you typically spend cleaning?
10% Less than one hour
21% 1-2 hours
26% 3-4 hours
15% 5-6 hours
28% 7 hours or more
The average number of hours we clean is six, with parents spending 7 hours per week on average.
Q. Which of the following concerns, if any, do you have about cleaning?
38% Preventing illness or allergy symptoms
34% Whether I’m…
ACI member sustainability challenge contributes to nonprofit bringing clean water into underserved communities
For the third year in a row, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) led social media challenge, ‘Our Future is Clean,’ highlighted the sustainability efforts across the cleaning products industry. The challenge kicked off with the launch of the 2024 ACI Sustainability Report and ran through the month of October.
To participate, member companies and…
How much laundry can you put in single load? You want to aim for full loads when you do your wash, which will save energy, water and your time. However, overloading your washer or dryer could damage these expensive appliances or keep your clothes from getting clean. So how full is too full?
A backpack that is well cared for will look better and last longer. And now is the best time to do that cleaning, especially at the end of the school year.
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after flooding is a major undertaking. It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right cleaning product for the job is critical. Keeping cleaning products in a secure location after a flood and during cleaning is crucial.
From torrential downpours to broken pipes to leaky roofs, when water invades your home, the damage can be swift and brutal…
Q. I have a really dirty carpet that I'm looking to get clean. What carpet cleaning can I try before calling in a professional?
The easiest way to have a clean carpet is to keep it from getting dirty, by taking off shoes and limiting bringing food in carpeted areas. Once there is a stain, deal with it quickly, using a carpet cleaner, and always make sure to dab at the stain to lift it out instead of rubbing it further into the fibers. With a carpet that…