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Measuring the Size of the Cleaning Products Industry
The combined upstream and downstream economic impact connected to cleaning product manufacturing in the United States helped support nearly $200 billion in annual output and almost 700,000 jobs.
The report, reflecting economic data from 2019, provides detailed snapshots of the essential nature of the cleaning product supply chain in the year prior to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus…
Q. My New Year’s resolution is to stop smoking. But how can I make my rugs, furniture and draperies stop smelling like cigarettes?A. Start from the top and work your way down cleaning smoke from your home, cleaning more than once if necessary and consider bringing in professional help as needed. From clothes to furniture, smoke can permeate surfaces and the odor and discoloration can be hard to dislodge, especially if they’ve been accumulating for a while. Here…
New ACI Board Members Include AkzoNobel’s Jeff Jirak, Clorox’s Linda Rendle, Dow’s Eric Peeters
Jeff Jirak
Eric Peeters
Linda Rendle
Washington, D.C. – June 9, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, welcomed three new executives to its Board of Directors at its Mid-Year Meeting.
The new Directors, who were elected by the Board to fill…
If you’re cleaning and still seeing cloudy spots on your glassware, you probably have hard water. As with most stains, the longer it sits, the more difficult it is to remove. There are cleaning products that can help remove the mineral buildup from surfaces or run dishes through the dishwasher again, this time using a rinsing agent. It can also help to increase the amount of detergent used a bit. On surfaces, look for a cleaning product…
Wash These Pieces by Hand
While your "everyday" dishes and glassware are probably dishwasher-friendly, that may not be the case for the fine silver, china and crystal that grace your holiday table.
Much as the harried hostess would love to throw everything in the dishwasher and get that cleanup over with, the truth is that some things are better suited to dishwashing by hand. This is because the force and heat of the water – and even the detergent – can damage…
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Experts believe the virus spreads mainly via coughs or sneezes, the same way flu spreads. Everyday preventive actions like hand washing help slow the spread of respiratory illness. Learn more from the CDC.
While the weather outside may be frightful during the winter months, by doing a few simple things, you can be sure your health stays delightful. Germs that spread cold and flu can be passed to you, your kids, and others through contact as trivial as opening a door or grabbing your phone.