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How to keep your favorite sweaters in tip-top shape When it's time to put away sweaters for the season, say goodbye to losing a favorite sweater before its prime with these tips from the American Cleaning Institute: Shop Talk When choosing a sweater, price is just one consideration. Construction. Harder, tighter yarns are more durable than soft, loose ones, which tend to stretch easily. That's why a fisherman's sweater is more suited to rugged,…
FIELD REPORT FOR SURFACTANT SAMPLING AND HABITAT SURVEYS OF THE TRINITY RIVER IN DALLAS, TEXAS Prepared for The Soap and Detergent Association 1500 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 Prepared by EA Engineering, Science, & Technology, Inc. 15 Loveton Circle Sparks, Maryland 21152 and University of North Texas Institute for Applied Sciences P.O. Box 310559 Denton, TX 76203 DECEMBER 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION…
The following question was asked of 1,000 adults (447 men and 553 women). The independent consumer research study was completed online by Echo Research February 29-March 4, 2012, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent. How often, if at all, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning? Every year (62%) Every other year (8%) Every few years (7%) Less often than every few years (4%) I never spring…
The holidays can be a hectic time with visits from family and friends, shopping and cooking special meals. But cleaning doesn't have to add to your stress. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza or ringing in the New Year, we have you covered with tips on everything from preparing for the holidays and hosting guests to cleaning up afterward. The Mad Dash:…
The holidays are almost here! They may look different than in years past, but we can still find ways to show loved ones that we care. This year, small businesses are also in need of some holiday cheer. If you plan to go out shopping, here are some steps you can take to stay safe and clean.
A RIVER NUTRIENT PROCESSING MODEL FOR POINT SOURCE INPUTS Paul A. Amodeo, Jr. A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Major Subject: Environmental Engineering Approved b the Examining %mrn&ttee: lesceri, Thesis Advisor p d P . - Donald B. Aulenbach, Member 7 4' A,AJ Charles W. Boylen, .9. L-' kenore S. Clesceri, Member Rensselaer Polytechnic…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on dihydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chemicals (DHTDMA'), including the chloride (DHTDMAC) and the methyl sulfate salts (DHTDMAMS); and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of DHTDMA+ in the United States. Although focused on condi- tions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph. The monograph is…
SUMMARY/PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION The Director, Environmental Health and Safety at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has a critical role in managing environmental health and safety issues of interest to ACI members and stakeholders. The Director is responsible for developing and managing projects that address chemistries used in the cleaning products supply chain, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and polymers, to ensure ACI's positions are scientifically and technically sound…
Automatic dishwashers represent a tremendous saving in time and effort; they minimize breakage through reduced handling of dishes; they help keep the kitchen neater and more clutter-free; and cleanup after entertaining is simplified. These are benefits that have much appeal to consumers. In order to ensure that public health standards are maintained, hospitals and many other food service institutions are required by law to clean dishes by automatic dishwashing methods. The benefits of an…
I OF THE PHYTOPLANKTON COMMUNLTY IN BY NUTRIENTS AND ZOOPLANKTON FINAL REPORT I 30 JUNE, 1990 Craig N. Spencer Research Assistant Professor Flathead Lake Biological Station University of Montana Polson, MT 59860 OFCONTENTS Page An inexpensive,deep-water limnocorral .................................................................. that cqmpensates for wave actions 1 Co-li itation by phosphorus and nitrogen, and e "; fects of zooplankton mortality on phytodlankton in…