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How much laundry can you put in single load? You want to aim for full loads when you do your wash, which will save energy, water and your time. However, overloading your washer or dryer could damage these expensive appliances or keep your clothes from getting clean. So how full is too full?
One topic that has gotten more attention lately is the quality of the air in our homes. This became even more important when the pandemic hit and we were spending even more time in these spaces. Air quality is particularly important for those with allergies, since one common allergen is dust. That is why it was a key topic of discussion during our Discover Cleaning Summit, held in partnership with Good Housekeeping.
Q. Several family members just took up biking. We love the health benefits, but not the bicycle grease on our clothes. What’s the best way to remove it?
A. The easiest way is to pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover and then launder, using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Check to make sure the stain is gone before putting the clothing in the dryer. If the stain remains, apply a concentrated heavy-duty cleaner (one that’s labeled for use on grease stains) directly on the…
Hand Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection for Reopening
This webinar, brought to you by ACI and the Healthy Schools, Healthy People program, is designed to help school nurses and administrators develop their school plan, taking into consideration the vital role of hand hygiene, as well as cleaning and disinfecting, in helping to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within school communities. Get resources and recommendations…
Campaña Packets Up! Proporciona Nuevos Consejos Dirigidos a Clientes de Lavanderías
ACI Es uno de los Patrocinadores Oro de la Convención #Prevcon2023
El American Cleaning Institute (ACI) se une a cientos de socios y expertos en seguridad durante el Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon), donde participará por cuatro días en conversaciones enfocadas en la prevención de lesiones infantiles no intencionales.
Como patrocinador Oro de PrevCon 2023…
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Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications
Jessica Ek is the Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications at the American Cleaning Institute. Ms. Ek has been with ACI since 2018, playing an essential role in leading the strategy, content creation and management of several websites, a multitude of social media channels and a consumer blog, among others.Prior to joining ACI, Ms. Ek worked for about ten years at the American Nurses Association,…
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. Open up the windows and let the fresh air in. For items like throw blankets, pillow covers and curtains that can be laundered, wash them or take them to the drycleaners. Vacuum the floor and carpet, window treatments, upholstery and lamp shades. Then spray fabric refresher on all the fabric surfaces. Smooth surfaces, such as mirrors, floors and wood furniture,…