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Life's messy. Have a stain you're not sure how to get out? How to remove stains from clothes: Deal with it as early as possible. The less time a stain has to soak in, the easier it will be to remove, although there are ways to remove old stains out of clothes as well. Pre-treat with a stain remover, then let it soak in. Launder according to the fabric care instructions. Regular stains…
We love fresh fall breezes, but not when it blows dust and grime into our home. Here are some tips for cleaning the entire window, coverings, sills and glass: Window Sills and Frames: Remove dirt and debris. Use a small broom or vacuum window frames and sills to get rid of dust, soot, cobwebs, and dead insects. Wipe plastic or vinyl frames and sills with cleaning wipes. If you use a spray product, be sure to spray the product on cloth, and…
Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?  A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most…
andand & Asthma Allergies Cleaning to Control & Asthma Allergies American Cleaning Institute • www.cleaninginstitute.org • info@cleaninginstitute.org 5660 SDA-English-r1 5/28/10 12:12 PM Page 1 animal dander cockroaches dust mites Cleaning to Control ALLERGIES and ASTHMA If you or your child have allergies or asthma, you already know that many things can bring on, or “trigger,” an asthma flare or episode. Some…
THE FUTURE IS CLEAN 2019 Sustainability Report WHAT’S INSIDE 03 Introduction 03 How We Lead 04 What We’ve Been Doing 05 Our Sustainability Goals 06 Upholding Well-being 07 A Cleaner, Healthier World 08 Sharing Knowledge 10 Confronting Climate Change 11 The Science is Clear 12 Steps Toward Meaningful Reduction 15 Thinking Circular 16 Using Less Today for a Livable Tomorrow 17 Valuing Our Planet 22 Supporting the SDGs 23 Supporting Global Frameworks for a Fairer, More…
Laundry can be a good focus chores and tasks can be given to toddlers on up, however the most important place to start is what not to do. First, teach the importance of laundry safety. Our child activity sheet can help, along with the other resources and information available in our Packets Up! campaign. Next, sorting is a good place to start. It's important to wash like with like. So, teach them to check garment labels. All clothing and…
Living/Dining Rooms and Bedrooms serve up different types of challenges. Dust and dirt tracked in on shoes ... spill and stains on carpets and upholstery ... rings on wood surfaces. But here again, there are products that meet the challenges. Use rugs or mats at all entrances to catch dirt and grit that can build up on floors and carpets. Choose a soft cotton cloth or paper towel for cleaning glass surfaces. Fabric softener on cleaned cloths can leave a residue; extra…
  As a parent or caregiver, you play an essential role in the safety of your children. You have probably thought about car seat safety, cords on window coverings, and how to prevent drowning or burns. But what about laundry safety?  The American Cleaning Institute created an activity sheet to help you teach children that laundry packets are not toys. Children act fast and accidents can happen in an instant. Accidents…
Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products The information contained in this publication was created and/or compiled by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI)® and is offered solely to aid the reader. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but ACI and its member companies do not make any guarantees, representations, or warranties,…
How To Clean to Get Your House Ready for Sale! Tips for Getting It Buyer-Ready When a house is for sale, the goal is to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. The most cost-efficient way to spruce up the home is to clean it thoroughly. Here's how to clean your house from top to bottom fast. Getting Rid of Clutter Many potential buyers may not see past dirt and clutter. If the house is crowded with the owner's "stuff," they will assume…