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Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?
A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most…
Redesigned packaging, concentrated formulas reduced CO2 emissionsInnovations conserve approximately 9 million gallons of water a year The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced Henkel, a leading manufacturer of brands like Persil and Snuggle, has been selected as this year’s Sustainability Spotlight Award recipient.ACI noted how Henkel comprehensively reimagined select liquid laundry product lines for all® free clear, Persil and Snuggle…
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…
Q. What areas in the home do or did you prioritize when babyproofing?
- 78% prioritize babyproofing the living room.
- 69% prioritize babyproofing the kitchen.
- 65% prioritize babyproofing the nursery/other bedrooms.
- 63% prioritize babyproofing the bathroom.
- 51% prioritize babyproofing the dining room.
- 50% prioritize babyproofing the laundry room.
- 50% prioritize babyproofing the stairs.
Q. How prepared do you or did…
"Grandma's recipes" for home cleaning have been a part of household lore for years. Lately, these recipes have been promoted as a "safer" alternative to commercially formulated cleaning products. While we may feel comfortable using these ingredients in cleaning applications, perhaps because some are edible, there are important facts about these recipes to consider. Ignoring these considerations may mean missing some safety assurances,…
Washington, D.C. – January 12, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a disturbing trend on the Internet that, through blog posts, "memes," and videos, irresponsibly encourages people to eat or bite into liquid laundry packets:
"Liquid laundry packets are only for use in the washing machine to clean clothes. Millions of consumers use these…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
Surface active agents, or surfactants, are an important component of laundry and dish…