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Q: I’ve done a good job keeping my skin protected from the sun, and my kids protected from mosquitoes. But now I have bug spray and sunscreen on my clothes. What do I do?
While that’s definitely good news for you and your kids, it sounds like the family wardrobe didn’t make out as well. But don’t fear; most commercially available bug sprays and sunscreens do wash out relatively easily. First, pretreat the stains with a prewash stain remover, then launder, using the hottest…
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…
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UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS
THE IMPACT OF
DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
New York, New York 10016
26 March 1996
Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date
Project Manager
Prepared by
ROY F. WESTON, INC.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345
Work Order Number 05821-005-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1.…
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UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS
THE IMPACT OF
DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
New York, New York 10016
26 March 1996
Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date
Project Manager
Prepared by
ROY F. WESTON, INC.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345
Work Order Number 05821-005-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1.…
Q: I've given up buying coffee in the morning in favor of bringing my own in a travel mug. However, the cup sits in my car all day and doesn't get washed until late at night. The inside is a little grungy. How do I get it really clean?
A: There are several ways to remove coffee stains. You may have to experiment to see which one works best on your particular travel mug. Since soaking is easier than scrubbing, try one of these methods first: using chlorine bleach…
Whether you have an infant, toddler or preschooler at home, it’s important to understand cleaning priorities and practices as kids crawl, toddle and run. Focus cleaning efforts on key places for health and wellbeing and stay ahead of cleaning safety precautions.
Cleaning for Health
Parents with infants do, on average, a load of laundry a day. Parents with toddlers know anything within reach will be put in…
Updated Publication Showcases Risk Characterization Framework to Inform Development of New Enzyme Products
Guidance Document Available for Free at cleaninginstitute.org
Enzymes bring significant benefits to laundry and cleaning products, including improved cleaning efficiencies. An updated publication from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) provides a framework for consumer product manufacturers to develop appropriate…
If you’re cleaning and still seeing cloudy spots on your glassware, you probably have hard water. As with most stains, the longer it sits, the more difficult it is to remove. There are cleaning products that can help remove the mineral buildup from surfaces or run dishes through the dishwasher again, this time using a rinsing agent. It can also help to increase the amount of detergent used a bit. On surfaces, look for a cleaning product…
Hard Surface Cleaning Performance of Six Alternative
Household Cleaners lJnder Laboratory Conditions
Wanda Olson, Donald Vesley, Marilyn Bode, Polly Dubbel and Theresa Bauer
Abstract
In thís laboratory sludy, several commercially available household bathroom and
kitchen cleaníng products, with and without EPA registered disinfectant properties, were
compared to several "alternative" products (lemon juice, vinegar, ammonia, baking soda
and borer). High pressure decoratíve…
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…