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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…
To declutter, you need to set a clear timeline, identify priorities and goals, choose a decluttering method and make progress by going room by room.Clutter doesn’t just take up space in your home; it can weigh on your mind as well. As possessions accumulate, the task of cleaning and organizing may feel overwhelming. However, tackling clutter can be liberating, refreshing your living environment and benefiting others through donations and more sustainable living.Decluttering…
Summer’s here, and with it, the increased awareness of, and need for, sunscreen. We need the protection, but our tile floors? Not so much. Fortunately, there are easy ways to clean up when we accidentally slather and spray SPF on surfaces other than our skin. Clothes While that’s definitely good news for you and your kids, it sounds like the family wardrobe didn’t make out as well. But don’t fear; most commercially available bug sprays and sunscreens do wash out relatively easily. First,…
BackgroundAdvancing Chemical Innovation Through Smart RegulationChemical innovation forms the foundation of most products in society and is key to a growing, vibrant, and sustainable economy, including job creation.ACI supports a risk-based regulatory approach for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chemical management process that is practical, timely, and firmly grounded in sound science. This ensures member companies can formulate new innovative products for American consumers. We…
When living with young children and babies, creating a safe and functional home often requires careful consideration. This is especially important in high-risk areas of the home, such as the laundry room, medicine cabinet and sleeping spaces. To help you achieve this, we’ve collaborated with organization and child safety experts to share insights on creating a safe home, no matter the size. Whether you’re reorganizing, revamping or preparing to bring a new baby home, this comprehensive guide…
Are you using single-load liquid laundry packets? Single-load liquid laundry packets (also referred to as laundry pods, pacs, or packs) are a new laundry innovation containing highly concentrated detergent. If not safely stored or handled properly, the laundry packets can lead to injury from ingestion or exposure to the eyes. Remember, children act fast, so do accidents! The American Cleaning Institute urges parents and caregivers to keep these products in a secure location…
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the
Survey Findings Unveiled at ACI & Good Housekeeping Institute’s 2021 Discover Cleaning Summit https://live.goodhousekeeping.com/discovercleaningsummit New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reveals 7 out of ten Americans living with at least one other person have experienced disagreements when it comes to cleaning responsibilities. This data underscoring cleaning roles and responsibilities at home was…
If you find that your lipstick has accidentally gotten on your clothes, don’t worry! We have tips to help you remove lipstick – and other makeup – stains from your clothes.