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AGAINST DISEASE The Impact of Hygiene and Cleanliness on Health The Soap and Detergent Association AG AIN ST D ISEA SE T h e Im p a ct o f H ygien e a n d C lea n lin ess o n H ea lth A iello/Larson/Sedlak The Soap and Detergent Association �� © 2006 The Soap and Detergent Association ��� © 2006 The Soap and Detergent Association AGAINST DISEASE The Impact of Hygiene and Cleanliness on Health Allison E. Aiello, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology…
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…
74% of Americans Plan to Spring Clean at Least Once a Year Washing Windows, Cleaning Behind Furniture, Washing Linens Top Americans’ Chore Chart Checkout American Cleaning Institute’s Spring Cleaning Strategy Guide and Quick Spring Cleaning Tips Dig Deeper on Cleaning Survey Results Nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to spring clean at least once a…
Ensuring a safe and clean environment for guests is a matter of having a plan, whether you are cleaning on your own or bringing in a service. Checkout out our top tips for your plan.
ACI members can receive a 15% registration discount at Cleaning Products US. Contact ACI’s Membership Office for details.  Register for the event on the conference website. Session topics include:  Consumer Trends that Impact the Cleaning Industry Sustainable Innovations Right Around the Corner Creating Cleaning as a Lifestyle Change Dust Up: Furniture, Floor and Air Quality Strengthening Links in Our Supply Chain…
11In-House Counsel Committee, June 2018 INGREDIENT COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN CLEANING PRODUCTS: A WIDENING LANDSCAPE Douglas M. Troutman Since the era of the seventies, requirements for more information about cleaning product ingredients have been part of the legislative and regulatory landscape. In just the past decade, stakeholders including industry, nongovernmental organizations, and consumer interest groups have engaged on many fronts.…
Are you a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? If you are caring for an individual who is diagnosed with or showing signs or symptoms of dementia, all cleaning products, including laundry packets, should be stored in a locked cabinet or a closet when not in use. Liquid laundry packets contain highly concentrated detergent. If not safely stored or handled properly, laundry packets can lead to injury from ingestion…
It’s hard to believe that, in our homes, we have up to 15 different hard surface types! Get all the answers to cleaning different kinds of ceramic (tile and cooktops), glass (mirrors, windows, shower doors), acrylic (bathtubs and home décor) and so much more.
This independent consumer research study was completed in January/February 2008, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), by International Communications Research (ICR). Do you regularly engage in spring cleaning? This survey question was asked of 1,013 American adults (507 men and 506 women) and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent. Results: Yes (77%) No (23%) Insights: The number of spring cleaners is up. In polls taken in 2002 and 2007…
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…