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Cleaning plastic surfaces properly helps maintain their appearance and extends their lifespan. To clean plastic items, always start by removing any loose dirt or dust with a soft cloth or brush. Use a cleaning product specifically formulated for plastics, and avoid abrasive substances, or products containing ammonia, as these can damage or streak the plastic. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a soft cloth to prevent spotting. For best results,…
Properly Washing Hands for 20 Seconds Every Time Could Save You and Your Family Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.4"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.…
American Cleaning Institute Unveils Cleaning for Mental Health webpage
ACI Partners with Psychologist Dr. Joy - Host of Therapy for Black Girls on Instagram - During Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is sparking the conversation on the connection between cleaning and mental well-being.
In light of recent survey results, which found that nearly…
ACI Survey Find Americans Detest Bathroom Cleaning the Most - But It's Still the Room We Clean the Most
In-depth results available here
Washington, D.C. – July 20, 2018 – Which room in American homes gets deep cleaned most often? Which cleaning activity do we dread the most? You might have guessed it – according to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2018 National Cleaning Survey, the answer to both…
Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them?
A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary.
For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is actually mud, let the mud dry…
Are cleaning products safe?
OverviewBy following label instructions and recommended safety practices, families can confidently and safely use cleaning products in their homes and communities.Modern cleaning products undergo scientific testing and are subject to regulatory oversight, helping to substantiate their safety when used as directed. In fact, proper usage of cleaning products can promote wellness by…
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!
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Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning?
78% Every year
8% Every other year
5% Every few years
3% Less often than every few years
7% I never spring clean
Q. For which of the following reasons do you not spring clean?
(asked among those who never spring clean)
40% My home doesn’t look dirty
39% I’d rather spend my time doing other things
13% I don’t have enough…
From her many jobs as cook, cleaner, grocery shopper, chauffeur and social director, mom typically receives just one day off a year - Mother's Day.
In a 2000 national survey by American Cleaning Institute, 82 percent of moms said that they would like to see the housework vacation that they enjoy on Mother's Day happen more often.
"Today's mothers have to juggle so many more responsibilities than they did when the first Mother's Day was celebrated in…