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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…
Q. After seeing the effect of plastic straws on ocean life, I made a point to get a metal straw and have been keeping it in my purse. But how do I keep it clean?
Metal straws, like utensils, can be a great way to reduce the need for single-use plastic. It should be washed after each use, even if you were just drinking water. If you're on the go, you can rinse it with hot water, towel it off, and tuck it back in your purse. Once home,…
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.…
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…
Keeping clean and healthy when you are not at home is important. Get school cleaning resources, including tips for students and custodians.
Clean Hands at School
Kids get dirty, it's true... but cleaning your hands before eating and after using the restroom can help you stay healthy. Learn when, why and how you…
To be sustainable, we must meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Together, we can ensure a vibrant future.
Sustainable Practices
From saving water and energy to recycling, ACI has resources on steps everyone can take each day to clean in a sustainable way.
Saving …
The Cold Water Saves Initiative educates about the benefits of cold water washing, a sustainable action that greatly benefits the environment with little effort on the individual’s part.
What's in it for me?
Save energy.
Save your clothes.
Save the planet.
About 90% of the energy the washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. According to the Sierra Club, every household that…
The key to a clean house is finding a system that works for you. Depending on the season, there are different things that will need cleaning.
Ongoing Cleaning Routine
Stay on top of what needs to be cleaned daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Setting up a cleaning routine will help keep your space tidy.
Learn…
2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Laundry:
77% of People Frequently Read Tag Instructions Before Washing Clothes
52% Tend to Wash Clothes in Cold Water
Laundry is America’s favorite cleaning task, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2019 National Cleaning Survey.
Nearly a quarter of respondents to the survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ACI, picked laundry as…