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Q: My daughter just got over a bad cold. Her favorite teddy bear was her constant companion. What's the best way clean him – and her other stuffed animals?  A: The first step is to check the tag to make sure Teddy (or any other stuffed animal) is washable. If so, put him in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase that is twisted tightly at the top and secured with a rubber band or an elastic hair tie. Launder on the delicate cycle, using cold water and a…
Heavy Metals Hazleton Laboratories America, Inc. 1990
General The NPD Group, Inc. 1995
Everyone should have a clean and safe environment. The cleaning products industry continues to innovate to provide options that help meet the diverse needs of consumers, such as those with disabilities.
Cleaning Products Hans Sanderson, William Greggs, Christina Cowan-Ellsberry, Paul DeLeo & Richard Sedlak 2012
One of the main uses for cleaning products is washing clothes and dishes. Each load of clothes and dishes requires water, and energy is often used to heat that water. While one load of laundry or dishes may seem like a small task, when you consider all the times we run the washing machine or dishwasher in a week and multiply that by all the households doing the same thing, it adds up!The good news is that our washing machines and dishwashers are getting more efficient. In the U…
A new year is a chance for a clean slate and a clean home. Our checklist can help you set a new schedule.
Whether you're just getting started or are experienced at cleaning, we have advice for you. Get all the cleaning basics, room by room guides or get your laundry and dishwashing questions answered. Whether you are doing some spring cleaning or getting ready for the holidays, we can help. Here are some cleaning guides that may help: Renters College…
Q: Can you use steam mops to clean sealed engineered hardwood floors? A: As a general rule, the hardwood flooring industry does not recommend using steam mops on wood floors of any type. The manufacturers have recommended cleaning practices and solutions, and using other products and machines will void your warranty. Contact the manufacturer of your flooring to get their cleaning recommendations.
ACI held its 2017 Fall Meeting at its headquarters in Washington DC and hosted 70 registrants from over 35 companies. Recap: Attendees received valuable updates and information about trends taking place in the cleaning product industry, while offering them the opportunity to network and catch up with their fellow industry colleagues.  Standing Committees The 2017 Fall Meeting was held over three days, providing Members with insightful information about ACI’s…