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New research shows 36% of Americans believe they can enhance their laundry space with decorative jars or containers
Practice puts Americans at risk for unintentional poisonings, says American Cleaning Institute
Important reminders ahead of National Poison Prevention Week
Americans are swapping safety for style and are ditching their cleaning products original containers for a laundry room makeover. New research from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI)…
No matter the type of product you are using (soap or detergent), good cleaning takes a lot of energy. Three different kinds to be exact:
Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent
Mechanical energy, provided by a machine or by hand
Thermal energy, provided by heating water Let’s look at how all these elements work together.
Assume we have a great, big, oily, greasy stain on one of our favorite shirts. Water alone is not enough to…
From her many jobs as cook, cleaner, grocery shopper, chauffeur and social director, mom typically receives just one day off a year - Mother's Day.
In a 2000 national survey by American Cleaning Institute, 82 percent of moms said that they would like to see the housework vacation that they enjoy on Mother's Day happen more often.
"Today's mothers have to juggle so many more responsibilities than they did when the first Mother's Day…
Q. Our family really loves pumpkin – pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup have all been part of our Thanksgiving meal. Inevitably, we get pumpkin stains on our tablecloth and the cloth napkins we reserve for special dinners. How do I get these stains out?
Scrape off any excess pumpkin and then flush under cold water to loosen the stain. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that's safe for the fabric,…
To do laundry, start by sorting clothes by color and fabric care instructions, then treat stains. Put them in the washing and laundry detergent, adding laundry boosters like fabric softener if desired. Choose the appropriate washer setting, then dry, fold and put away…
The majority of laundering questions that arise today have to do with poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Here are the typical problems with causes and treatments most likely to solve them. Ways to prevent problems from occurring are also given. Our laundry basics guide has more information on how to do…
What Are Laundry Pods and Dishwasher Pods?Laundry pods and dishwasher pods (also known as liquid detergent packets, packs, tabs or capsules) are a breakthrough in effective, easy cleaning. Backed by decades of scientific research and cutting-edge technology, these all-in-one pods contain a precise combination of key cleaning ingredients to deliver an effortless, reliable wash to your clothing or dishes, every time. …
Always use the proper amount of detergent when washing. What's the right amount? Read the label and keep in mind that too much detergent or too little can leave your clothes less clean than using the optimal amount. Follow the fabric care instructions on your clothing.
Also, be sure to keep all laundry products up and out of reach of children and adults with dementia. Detergents on the market today have been formulated and tested to be…
Sustainable CleaningQ. Approximately what percentage of the time do you do laundry in cold water?54% said Less than 50%46% said More than 50%Q. How often do you rinse dishes in the sink before loading them in the dishwasher?52% said all the time.22% said most of the time.11% said some of the time.6% said rarely.9% said never.Laundry SafetyQ. Do you agree with the following…
Video Highlights Product Benefits, Proper Safety Practices for Parents and Caregivers
A new animated video released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) helps consumers understand the packaging and safety innovations behind a product that helped revolutionize the common laundry routine: liquid laundry packets.
For nearly a decade, liquid laundry packets have risen in popularity by offering a simpler and more sustainable solution in the…