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Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them? A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary. For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is actually mud, let the…
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: FAQ on Common Disinfectant Ingredients Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), in partnership with the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), launched a new webpage geared towards better understanding common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds, also referred to as QACs or quats. Quats are a group of chemicals that are often found as the active ingredients…
The sniff test may tell you if you wore enough deodorant, but does not always work when deciding if you need to wash your clothes. What you do, the fabric type, the wear and the weather can play a deciding factor. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips to help determine if it’s time to wash those bed sheets, jeans, shirts, socks and underwear. Bed sheets should be washed at least every two weeks, more often if you sweat a lot at night Pajamas should be washed…
Spring cleaning is a time-honored American household tradition promoting a boosted mood, better focus, and overall relaxation. Go through our resources below and see how to best optimize your cleaning and organization! Spring Cleaning Planning Spring cleaning can be overwhelming unless you go in with a plan. Whether you want to clean a little at a time or all at once, get our…
  Make your own mini-book: The Art of Sciences & Bubbles is now available in a downloadable PDF format.       Combine water and detergent. Stir well, but do not shake. For stronger bubbles, add ½ cup corn syrup or glycerin, or more detergent. Experiment with different brands of dishwashing detergent until you find one that works best for you. HINT: Playing with bubbles can be messy and slippery! Try blowing bubbles outdoors, near…
What is Coronavirus According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which already circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 has symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. It spreads like other respiratory illnesses as well, primarily through person-to-person contact. Cleaning for Coronavirus Handwashing: Proper…
FINAL REPORT NUTRIENT REMOVAL BIOASSAY METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF DECREASED NUTRIENT LOADING ON PHYTOPLANKTON COMMUNITIES IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS Project Report for Research Supported by the Soap and Detergent Association Submitted June 1992 Walter K. Do& Division of Biology Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66502 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction and Summary Acknowledgements…
A stunning 89% of survey respondents think fall cleaning should be a thing, according to a new American Cleaning Institute survey A new blog post has tips for completing fall’s top cleaning tasks A new survey from the American Cleaning Institute unveils a surprising trend: fall is becoming the new spring in terms of home cleaning. An overwhelming 89% of respondents believe that fall cleaning should hold the same importance as spring cleaning, according to a survey conducted by Wakefield…
Read Press Release Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning? 77% Every year 6% Every other year 5% Every few years 3% Less often than every few years 8% I never spring clean  Q. On average, approximately how many days total does your spring cleaning take? 29% One to two days 31% Three to four days 40% Five days or more Average = 6 days Q. Which of the following, if any, do you pay special…
ü I t I t I I I ¡ I I t t I I I I I I FINAL REPORT EFFECTS OF NUTRIENT ENRICHMENT ON BENT}IIC ALGA.E, MACROINVERTEBRATES, AND YOUNG-OF THE-YEAR CUTTFIROAT TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS CLARKI) SUBMITTED TO: Mr. Richard I. Sedlak Research Director The Soap_and Detergent Association 475 PerkAveñue South New York, New York 10016 AND Mr. Larry Weeks Technica[ Director Stone Container Corooration Mullan Road Drawer D Missoula, MT 59806 BY Kirk Lohman, John C. priscu and Robert WhireDepartment of…