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Q. The cold weather means I get to wear my favorite scarf. I noticed that it smells a little musty. What is the best way to clean it?
Wash it right – Most people never think to wash their scarves, they’re the bed skirts of fashion. But we wear them next to our skin, so they get oil and perfumes on them which can cause fabric damage. A scarf you wear most days should be washed every couple weeks especially during the cold season. And if you clip of the care label before tying…
The next National Poison Prevention Week is March 14-20, 2027.The third full week of March every year is National Poison Prevention Week and a good time to raise awareness about poison prevention and safety measures. The United States Congress established National Poison Prevention Week in 1961 (P.L. 87-319). Shortly thereafter, the Poison Prevention Week Council was organized to coordinate this annual event and promote poison prevention. More than 50 years later, the…
Strategies for Cleaning Success
Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and…
How to Wash Dishes By Hand:Prep - scrape off foodFill - get some clean, hot, soapy waterWash - scrub them, under the waterRinse - wash off all suds and residueDry - air dry or towel dryThere are two common ways to hand wash dishes: by "diluting" dish detergent in a sink or dishpan filled with water, or by squirting detergent directly onto a sponge or the dirty dish (called the "neat" method). Whichever dishwashing method you choose, be sure to follow product…
Laundry can be a good focus chores and tasks can be given to toddlers on up, however the most important place to start is what not to do. First, teach the importance of laundry safety. Our child activity sheet can help, along with the other resources and information available in our Packets Up! campaign.
Next, sorting is a good place to start. It's important to wash like with like. So, teach them to check garment labels. All clothing and fabrics that call…
Choose and properly use the right products to help prevent illness every day!
Keeping your child care facility clean is vital for the health, safety and well-being of children and you. One of the most important steps you can take to reduce the spread of germs (i.e. bacteria, viruses and fungi) is keeping your environment clean throughout the day.
Daily Practices That Matter…
Wash your hands often
Understand the difference between cleaning…
Data released at a meeting of the standard setting body ASTM International showed the continuing positive impact of its liquid laundry packets voluntary safety standard.
The standard aims to decrease incidents among children under the age of six related to liquid laundry packets. An independent study reported a 61% decrease in incident rates for 2018, compared to 2012-13, and the lowest absolute number of incidents since measurement began in 2012-13,…
ACI’s Class of Clean and Packets Up! influencer campaigns won Platinum recognitionsACI’s Store Not Décor PSA received Gold recognitionThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is the recipient of three 2025 MarCom Awards, which recognize excellence in marketing and communications.ACI’s Class of Clean and Packets Up! initiatives both received Platinum Awards in the Influencer Content category. ACI’s Store Not Décor PSA video received a Gold Award in the Video Ad category.ACI’s Class…