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Ask ACI: Hardwood Floors and Steam Mops
Q: Can you use steam mops to clean sealed engineered hardwood floors? A: As a general rule, the hardwood flooring industry does not recommend using steam mops on wood floors of any type. The manufacturers have recommended cleaning practices and solutions, and using other products and machines will void your warranty. Contact the manufacturer of your flooring to get their cleaning recommendations.
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Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Products for Professional Cleaning
Enzymes 2024
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The Contribution of Heavy Metals to Wastewaters from Household Cleaning Products
Heavy Metals Reed Corporation 1990
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Release of Ethanol to the Atmosphere During Use of Consumer Cleaning Products
Volatile Organic Compounds Wooley, John, William W. Nazaroff, Alfred T. Hodgson 1990
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The Contributions of Heavy Metals to Wastewaters from Household Cleaning Products
Heavy Metals REED Corporation 1990
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THE IMPACT OF DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
General ROY F. WESTON, INC. 1996
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Did You Forget to Clean This?
One-third of us don’t believe we are cleaning everything in our homes often enough. Here's what you should be cleaning.
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Bringing a Dish to a Party
In our "oh-so-busy" world, holiday entertaining is often a communal affair, with friends and relatives contributing to the feast. But bringing a dish to share can be an unintentional invitation to unwanted guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. To be sure these party crashers don't make it through the door, here are some tips for traveling safely with prepared foods. Prepare with Care Safe food travel starts with safe food preparation. That means…
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Cleaning Up After the Holidays
The holidays can do a number on your home! Between house guests, holiday feasts, and kids on school breaks, your house probably need some TLC. Try these tips to clean up and start New Year off on a sparkling clean foot. Clean Up After House Guests Give your house’s surfaces a deep clean. Wash all your linens. Vacuum carpets, floors, and baseboards to give yourself a fresh start. Clean out your refrigerator -…
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Ask ACI: Home Cleaning After Illness
What’s the best way to clean after someone in the home has been sick?When someone in your household has been ill, effective cleaning becomes especially important to help prevent the spread of germs and restore a healthy environment. Here are practical steps to follow:Focus on high-touch surfaces: Pay special attention to doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, faucets, countertops and phones as these areas are frequently touched and can harbor viruses and bacteria.Use…
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