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Choose and properly use the right products to help prevent illness every day!
Keeping your child care facility clean is vital for the health, safety and well-being of children and you. One of the most important steps you can take to reduce the spread of germs (i.e. bacteria, viruses and fungi) is keeping your environment clean throughout the day.
Daily Practices That Matter…
Wash your hands often
Understand the difference between cleaning, sanitizing…
From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best.
From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best.
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Cleaning to Control
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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 things that trigger asthma
attacks are called allergens…
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This booklet has been compiled for the convenience of chem-
ists, manufacturers, and others who may wish to investi-
gate the possibilities of glycerine in their production prob-
lems or to study its wider applications. The list of uses is
numbered continuously so as to serve as a reference in request-
ing information.
Inquiries about any of these uses may…
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…
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USES OF GLYCERINE T HE unusual combination of properties of glycerine has resulted in its use in a great variety of products
and processes. Some of these uses depend on its physical
properties such as hygroscopicity, viscosity or high
,boiling point - while others depend on its chemical
properties. In many cases it may be a combination of
several of its properties, both physical and chemical,
which make…
Some clothes are easier to care for than others. Here are some guides for dealing with tricky fabrics, specific color groups, and links to our supporting topic pages. Explore laundry basics and a how-to list, good detergents, and precautions to take around children on laundry day!
Dark Clothes
Rash Guard…
Home Cleaning
Schedule
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Quarterly:
Clean the bathrooms
Launder sheets and towels
Vacuum, mop and dust
Clean out the fridge
Disinfect high-touch surfaces
Pick up clutter & spot clean
Clean the kitchen
Do laundry (if needed)
Wash blankets & comforters
Wash curtains
Dust light fixtures & blinds
Clean appliances
Wash windows & screens
Wash shower curtain
Wash pillows
Clean rugs and upholstery
Clean the chimney and…
American Cleaning Institute Refreshes “Building Blocks of Health” Toolkit for Nation’s Child Care Centers
Facilities Can Be High-Risk Environments for Germ and Illness Transmission
Toolkit Offers Evergreen Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting for the Child Care Community
Download the Toolkit
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is launching a refreshed version of its C is for Clean toolkit, a resource for parents and child care workers…
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, outdoor activity and…