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Properly Washing Hands for 20 Seconds Every Time Could Save You and Your Family Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.4"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.…
This is a members-only webinar.  Please join Paul Kearns, sustainable packaging director, and Natalie Hojell, senior consultant-resource recovery & waste, to discuss the ever-changing landscape of packaging recycling in the US. In this informative session they will discuss the factors that define recyclability including collection, sortation, reprocessing, and end markets. They will also review the potential impact of packaging EPR on the recycling system in the United States…
Martha Chapin The following question was asked of 1,777 adults 18+ (664 men and 1,113 women). The independent consumer research study was completed online by Echo Research February 27-March 3, 2013, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percent.How often, if at all, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning? Every year (72%) – up 10% from 2012 Every other year (5…
Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine? A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition, some fabrics, such as cotton, shrink when washed—…
Q. Help! I've mixed my kitchen towels with my bathroom cleaning rags. What should I do? A. Generally, it is best not to mix the bathroom cleaning cloths with those used to clean food preparation surfaces or dishes. Bathroom cleaning cloths could carry a risk of contamination with fecal, skin-borne or other pathogens. If you have mistakenly used your bathroom cleaning cloth in the kitchen, rewash your dishes and clean the surfaces again and disinfect them. If you used your kitchen towels…
BackgroundConsistent Ingredient CommunicationConsumers have a right to know, understand and trust what ingredients are in the products they use to keep their homes and workplaces clean. The cleaning products industry is committed to making ingredient information accessible and understandable.Why It MattersBuilding Consumer ConfidenceUnlike other consumer goods, such as food and pharmaceuticals, there is no uniform national standard governing how cleaning product ingredient information is…
This is a members only event. In this webinar, CAA will outline what work they have done in the current states they have been appointed, their plans for 2024, and what they see for the future in the US. Thu, 04/11/2024 - 13:00 Thu, 04/11/2024 - 14:30
Image used with permission: Ramona Lynam These special-occasion items should be hand washed to preserve their finishes: Crystal Decorated glassware Hand-painted ceramics or stoneware Milk glass Pewter Silver Items with precious metal (such as gold or platinum trim) HOW When washing by hand, follow these easy instructions: 1. Use clean, hot water and liquid dish soap. 2. Start with lightly soiled items, followed by plates, serving dishes, and finally any remaining…
Hand hygiene education materials for teaching pre-school children when to wash their hands and why it's important. These include digital copies of the storybook, coloring sheets, music tracks (mp3) and sheet music: Hooray for Handwashing Story Book Coloring Sheets Coloring Sheets (Spanish) Music Tracks (MP3) Look at Me Its Fun to Scrub Remember Hooray for Handwashing Read Along Story (video) Sheet Music…
You use your cell phone every day. It goes from your pocket or purse to your face. You hand it to your kid to play a game, take it into the bathroom with you and leave it by your bed at night. And everywhere your phone goes, germs follow. In fact, a recent study found that phones have, on average, 10X more bacteria than most toilet seats. Ewww! Wash your hands before using your phone to minimize grime and germs. In addition, here are some simple tips for cleaning your phone or tablet…