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Get the jump on seasonal cleaning! It's fall, so how about getting started with spring cleaning?! While that may sound like a contradiction in terms, stop and think about it. Warm summer months means vacations away from home and more time spent outdoors. But while you were out enjoying yourself, dirt and grime didn't take a vacation. They sat around the house, accumulating and multiplying. And, now, with the winter…
Read Press Release Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning? 77% Every year 6% Every other year 5% Every few years 3% Less often than every few years 8% I never spring clean  Q. On average, approximately how many days total does your spring cleaning take? 29% One to two days 31% Three to four days 40% Five days or more Average = 6 days…
Q: How do I remove greasy film from my granite counter tops? A: Fill your sink with warm water and add two tablespoons of a mild dishwashing detergent. Dip a cloth into the soapy water, wring it out and wipe the counter top. Continue dipping and wiping until the greasy film is removed. Rinse the counter top with cool water and a clean cloth. Dry with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads and acid-based products such as those with lemon-based…
Members-Only ACI Virtual Summit to be held Week of January 25, 2021 The American Cleaning Institute is pleased to announce its first-ever Virtual Summit, to be held January 25-29, 2021. The members-only event is free to ACI member company representatives, who can register on the association’s website at cleaninginstitute.org. “The ACI Virtual Summit will bring together the global cleaning product supply chain and provide a platform for business, sales, R…
The key to a clean house is finding a system that works for you. Depending on the season, there are different things that will need cleaning. Ongoing Cleaning Routine Stay on top of what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Setting up a cleaning routine will help keep your space tidy…
What is Norovirus?According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is easily spread through direct contact with an infected person, consuming contaminated food or water, or touching contaminated surfaces and the virus can survive on those surfaces for days or weeks. Norovirus outbreaks are common and can affect people of all ages. Public health experts closely monitor norovirus infections,…
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…
Good Housekeeping's Discover Cleaning 2021: Cleaning is Caring Summit is a virtual event in partnership with the American Cleaning Institute designed to address the cleaning concerns of today’s time-pressed consumers and highlight the latest advancements in the world of clean. Watch the recap. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 13:00 Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:00