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Q. When you first moved to college, how prepared were you for cleaning on your own?
32% said completely prepared
50% said very prepared
14% said somewhat prepared
4% said not very prepared
0% said not at all prepared
Q. Now that you are close to the end of your college experience, do you feel prepared to clean on your own?
32% said completely prepared
50% said very prepared
14% said somewhat prepared
3% said not very prepared
1% said not at…
From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best.
From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best.
Q: I've given up buying coffee in the morning in favor of bringing my own in a travel mug. However, the cup sits in my car all day and doesn't get washed until late at night. The inside is a little grungy. How do I get it really clean?
A: There are several ways to remove coffee stains. You may have to experiment to see which one works best on your particular travel mug. Since soaking is easier than scrubbing, try one of these methods first…
It may be the holiday season, but it’s also cold and flu season. Keep illnesses from spreading through holidays into the New Year with these tips, for a cleaner and healthier for you and everyone around you.
Get a Flu Shot. While flu season starts to peak in November, the heaviest months for flu are December through March. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies that provide protection against influenza infection to develop in the body. The Centers for…
The following questions were asked of 916 American adults (458 men and 458 women). The independent consumer research study was completed August 21-24, 2008, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percent.
Which of the following do you think is the number one way to prevent colds and flu?
Results:
Clean hands regularly (56%); up 6% from 2006 (50%)
Healthy diet (20%); similar to 2006 (21…
What is soap and how does it work?
The sudsy stuff we use every day of our lives is a mystery to most of us. But behind our cleaning products is an array of scientific data and information. This science and chemistry helps to ensure our products work and are safe for you and your family to use. The resources below will walk through what it means to be clean and how the cleaning process works. For more…
If your plastic dish or container can’t hold its shape in hot water or the microwave, then you may need to recycle it. This is true of most containers that are meant for on-time use only, like takeout containers and those that you purchase food products in, such as yogurt containers.Plastic Food ContainersIf the container is a keeper, make sure it is clean for the next use.WashRemove any leftover food and rinse in hot waterWipe extra grease…
Many of us are spending more time at home these days. Itching to spring clean? Join us for a cleaning challenge with daily tips, hacks and fun ideas with the #SafeAndCleanAtHome Challenge!
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 statement? Storing laundry products in decorative jars or containers enhances a laundry space.16% said…
Most Dreaded Tasks: Cleaning Hard to Reach, Filthy Spots
80% Would Rather Spring Clean than Fill Out Tax Forms! View the Survey Results
Checkout American Cleaning Institute’s Spring Cleaning Guide
ACI Launches its TikTok Channel Featuring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
Spring cleaning is a top priority for more Americans than ever, according to new consumer data released by the…