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What is Norovirus?According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is easily spread through direct contact with an infected person, consuming contaminated food or water, or touching contaminated surfaces and the virus can survive on those surfaces for days or weeks. Norovirus outbreaks are common and can affect people of all ages. Public health experts closely monitor norovirus infections,…
Cleaning for GuestsQ. When you have a guest coming over, do you do any of the following to clean your home for them?71% Clean surfaces visible to guests64% Empty trash57% Use a fragrance to make the space smell nice (e.g., use an air freshener, light a scented candle)44% Disinfect high-touch objects (light switches, doorknobs)34% Shove items into a closet or spare room34% Clean surfaces not visible to guests22% Other cleaning9% I don't do…
Freshen Your Winter Wear! Depending on how winter clothes were stored, they can resurface with wrinkles or even a musty smell. Read on for tips on freshening up clothes so you can look your best this winter.
Get Rid of That Musty Smell: After taking clothes out of storage, wash them in hot water or take them to the dry cleaner before wearing them. You can also tackle stubborn musty smells by adding white vinegar, borax, or baking soda while…
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Q: Is it safe to mix cleaning products together?
A: Never mix cleaning products, as the ingredients can react to form a toxic gas. It’s important to always use products as directed on the product label.
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Routine appliance maintenance can save homeowners money on energy bills and repairs
ACI provides resources for cleaning and maintenance best practices for home appliances
Statistics Recap Here
More than one-third of Americans (36%) are not familiar with manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining their home appliances, such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, or washers and dryers, according to findings released…
From her many jobs as cook, cleaner, grocery shopper, chauffeur and social director, mom typically receives just one day off a year - Mother's Day.
In a 2000 national survey by American Cleaning Institute, 82 percent of moms said that they would like to see the housework vacation that they enjoy on Mother's Day happen more often.
"Today's mothers have to juggle so many more responsibilities than they did when the first Mother's Day was celebrated in…
New Resource Shows Legislators and Staffers Best Practices for Dealing with Common Spills and StainsIn recognition of National Laundry Day April 15, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, shared a newly developed resource with congressional offices.The Capitol Hill Stain Guide offers quick, science-based tips for addressing common office stains, from coffee to ink and food spills…