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The sniff test may tell you if you wore enough deodorant, but does not always work when deciding if you need to wash your clothes. What you do, the fabric type, the wear and the weather can play a deciding factor. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips to help determine if it’s time to wash those bed sheets, jeans, shirts, socks and underwear.
Bed sheets should be washed at least every two weeks, more often if you sweat a lot at night
Pajamas…
How Should I Load the Dishwasher?
Load the dishwasher with plates, bowls, pots and pans on the bottom and glasses and plastic on the top.How should dishes be prepared for the dishwasher?For dishwashers made in the past 10 years, simply scrape off food. You do not need to rinse. This wastes water. Many dishwashers have a "quick rinse" setting that will take the place of rinsing in the sink (and, again, save water.)How should the dishwasher be loaded?Don’t overload…
The ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to ACI and the cleaning products or oleochemical industries. Award recipients are honored at ACI's Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.Award Recipients2025 - Dr. Wayne Ashton2024 - Dr. David Macinga2023 - Steve Christenson2022 - Steve Tanner2020 - Rob Bartolo2019 - Bill Phillips2018 - Tom O'Brien2017 - Dale Steichan2016 -…
2009 National Clean Hands Report Card® Survey Findings
The following questions were asked of 888 American adults (446 men and 442 women). The independent consumer research study was completed August 6-9, 2009, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (now the American Cleaning Institute), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent.
Approximately how many times do you wash your hands on an average day?
Results:
More than 10 times…
Are your black jeans, t-shirt or your little black dress not as black as they used to be? For the most part, it’s pretty inevitable that dark clothes will fade after repeated washings.
There are laundry products that are formulated to lessen the fading. Be sure to read the product label and look for features like color guard or "for black" or "dark clothes". And always follow the product and garment label instructions before using.
If machine washing is recommended, you…
Q: How can I reduce microplastics in my laundry?A. Laundry does contribute to microplastic pollution. Synthetic fibers can get released in wastewater and can end up in our oceans. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your laundry’s contribution to microplastics:Look for natural fabrics. When looking for new clothing options, it can help to familiarize yourself which the names of popular synthetic materials and consider favoring fabrics that use a higher percentage of natural…
We have tips for getting those daily chores done without heating up your home and adding stress to your air conditioner (and wallet). First rule of thumb: Do your chores when it is cooler outside – before breakfast or after dinner.
Whether you're headed to the beach or the backyard, you'll be ready for summer with these tips:
Great Outdoors: Picnics and Camping
At the Beach
Cleaning the Grill
Transition to Summer
Jeans have become a wardrobe essential. However, they require a bit of special care to help them last a long time.
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.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’re welcoming another baby into your home, it’s important to wash your baby’s clothes properly. Check out our tips.