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Bleach is great for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces as well as keeping clothes and linens clean and bright.Disinfecting with BleachBefore using bleach to disinfect a surface (countertop, bathtub, etc.), read the label instructions carefully. TIP: Consider using bleach after preparing raw chicken or other foods that can become dangerous if not cleaned properly.Create your bleach/water solution (per the label instructions) and let it sit on the surface for about five minutes. TIP: Bleach is…
Litchfield Middle School Students Promote Lifelong Lessons on Handwashing and Hygiene  "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Minnesota FCCLA Chapter Teaches 500 Children about Hand Hygiene and the Benefits of Cleaning Products  A group of Minnesota middle-schoolers knows a thing or two about teaching the meaning of…
More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices Read the Survey Results New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19…
American Cleaning Institute Responds to New Study Addressing Accidental Exposures to Liquid Laundry Packets The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following response to a new study – published in the journal Pediatrics – that examined calls to poison control centers related to accidental exposures to liquid laundry packets: "The consensus safety standard designed to help reduce accidental exposures to liquid laundry packets among children…
Summer is a time when everyone just wants to kick back and relax. While taking care of soil and grime "in the moment" may seem a bit contrary to how you want to approach summer, in fact, fast attention to the grime gremlins can be a real time-saver. If you’re headed to the beach or the pool this summer, here are some tips for keeping clean and ready to relax:  Beach Gear Packing When it’s time to hit the beach, be sure to throw these items…
Cleaning Products P. DeLeo, M. Ciarlo, C. Pacelli, W. Greggs, E. Williams, W. Scott, Z. Wang, B. Brooks 2018
Cleaning for HealthQ. How important do you think cleaning and hygiene are for public health and the health of your community?68% Very important29% Somewhat important3% Not importantQ. How do you feel about this statement: Cleaning has a positive impact on my physical health.52% Strongly agree39% Somewhat agree7% Somewhat disagree2% Strongly disagreeQ. How do you feel about this statement: Cleaning has a positive impact on my…
Cleaning Products Paul C. DeLeo, Michael Ciarlo, Courtney Pacelli, William Greggs, Edward Spencer Williams, W. Casan Scott, Zhen Wang, and Bryan W. Brooks 2017
Laundry SafetyQ. Would you store your laundry products in decorative jars or containers?40% said no, I would not27% said I would consider it17% said I plan to16% said I already doQ. When it comes to storing your cleaning products, please rank the following factors in order of importance.43% ranked safety first25% ranked convenience first21% ranked organization first11% ranked aesthetics firstLaundry HabitsQ. How many loads of laundry does your household do each week, on average…
Think about all the "public" surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn't the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer. If you power up before you clean up, all the germs and bacteria that commuted with you are transferred from your hands to your workstation. Ugh! And then, if…