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You’ve invested in the clothing that will protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. But are you taking care of those rash guard shirts as well as you are caring for your skin? If you don’t launder them properly, they can lose their effectiveness. So read up!
Rinse it out with fresh water immediately after wearing
Never use hot water, only cool or lukewarm
Turn the garment inside out and hand wash, using a biodegradable soap
Hang dry away from direct sun or heat
Don’t fold or ball up…
It’s hard to believe that, in our homes, we have up to 15 different hard surface types! Get all the answers to cleaning different kinds of ceramic (tile and cooktops), glass (mirrors, windows, shower doors), acrylic (bathtubs and home décor) and so much more.
The following question was asked of 1,000 adults (447 men and 553 women). The independent consumer research study was completed online by Echo Research February 29-March 4, 2012, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent.
How often, if at all, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning?
Every year (62%)
Every other year (8%)
Every few years (7%)
Less often than every few years (4%)
I never spring…
To be sustainable, we must meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Together, we can ensure a vibrant future.
Sustainable Practices
From saving water and energy to recycling, ACI has resources on steps everyone can take each day to clean in a sustainable way.
Saving Water…
The following question was asked of 1,000 adults (447 men and 553 women). The independent consumer research study was completed online by Echo Research February 29-March 4, 2012, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent.
How often, if at all, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning?
Every year (62%)
Every other year (8%)
Every few years (7%)
Less often than every few years (4%)
I never spring…
If you have children, there are chores they can do, like cleaning their room, to help pitch in too. Through cleaning, they also learn to be responsible for their things and care for their belongings.
Whatever type of flooring you have, here are some tips to keep those floors clean and in good shape.
Q. The cold weather means I get to wear my favorite scarf. I noticed that it smells a little musty. What is the best way to clean it?
Wash it right – Most people never think to wash their scarves, they’re the bed skirts of fashion. But we wear them next to our skin, so they get oil and perfumes on them which can cause fabric damage. A scarf you wear most days should be washed every couple weeks especially during the cold season. And if you clip of the care label before tying…
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Melissa Vincent, Ann Parker, Andrew Maier
2017