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Prevention Starts with Proper Storage and Smart Habits Around Cleaning ProductsMany accidental exposures happen in the moments when a product is left out “just for a minute.” During National Poison Prevention Week (March 15–21, 2026), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is reminding families that taking an extra second to store products safely can help prevent accidental poisonings, especially among young children and vulnerable adults.Cleaning…
Your laundry can help save the planet. When you take good care of your wardrobe, you can help the environment and toss fewer items for being faded or stained.
What is the history of soap? And where did cleaning come from?
This history of soap is a long one, dating back thousands of years to Ancient Babylon. Humans have built on that knowledge to create the soaps and detergents we use to clean dishes, laundry, our homes and ourselves today.
Evidence has been found that ancient Babylonians understood soap making as early as 2800 BC Archeologists have found soap-like material in historic clay cylinders from…
Bed bugs can be very difficult and expensive to exterminate. Your best bet is to avoid bringing them home at all. It isn’t as difficult as it might sound; you just need to stay vigilant. Laundry is key.
Q: Pie is always a favorite dessert in our house. So when we found out that January 23rd is National Pie Day, we thought it was a great excuse for a dessert party! We'd like to make it a fun evening, maybe with checked tablecloths and napkins. But we realize that inviting a bunch of people over to eat pie is also an invitation to stains. How do we get rid of them (the stains, not the guests!)?
A: Blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, strawberry, apple, rhubarb … no matter what your…
Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine?
A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition, some fabrics, such as cotton, shrink when washed—…
As more health care happens in the home and outside of doctors' offices or hospitals, products like antibacterial soaps, disinfectant wipes, and laundry sanitizers can add an extra level of protection for the most vulnerable. Learn More