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Loading the Dishwasher
How Should I Load the Dishwasher? Load the dishwasher with plates, bowls, pots and pans on the bottom and glasses and plastic on the top.How should dishes be prepared for the dishwasher?For dishwashers made in the past 10 years, simply scrape off food. You do not need to rinse. This wastes water. Many dishwashers have a "quick rinse" setting that will take the place of rinsing in the sink (and, again, save water.)How should the dishwasher be loaded?Don’t overload…
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Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service
The ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to ACI and the cleaning products or oleochemical industries. Award recipients are honored at ACI's Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.Award Recipients2025 - Dr. Wayne Ashton2024 - Dr. David Macinga2023 - Steve Christenson2022 - Steve Tanner2020 - Rob Bartolo2019 - Bill Phillips2018 - Tom O'Brien2017 - Dale Steichan2016 - Suzanne…
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How to Clean Your Jeans
Jeans have become a wardrobe essential. However, they require a bit of special care to help them last a long time.
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A Guide to Cleaning Synthetic Fabrics
From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best. From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best.
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How to Clean Baby Clothes
Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’re welcoming another baby into your home, it’s important to wash your baby’s clothes properly. Check out our tips.
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Mercury in Hospital Cleaning Products
Heavy Metals SDA 2003
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Creating Cleaning Products Together
One of the key components of an innovative workforce is a diverse and inclusive team. That’s why we’re celebrating the vital role of diversity in innovation for #STEMDay!
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Take the Clean Workplace Quiz
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The Art and Science of Bubbles
  Make your own mini-book: The Art of Sciences & Bubbles is now available in a downloadable PDF format.       Combine water and detergent. Stir well, but do not shake. For stronger bubbles, add ½ cup corn syrup or glycerin, or more detergent. Experiment with different brands of dishwashing detergent until you find one that works best for you. HINT: Playing with bubbles can be messy and slippery! Try blowing bubbles outdoors, near…
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Analysis of Heavy Metals in Cleaning Products
Heavy Metals Hazleton Laboratories America, Inc. 1990
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