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Freshen Your Winter Wear! Depending on how winter clothes were stored, they can resurface with wrinkles or even a musty smell. Read on for tips on freshening up clothes so you can look your best this winter. Get Rid of That Musty Smell: After taking clothes out of storage, wash them in hot water or take them to the dry cleaner before wearing them. You can also tackle stubborn musty smells by adding white vinegar, borax, or baking soda while washing. Remove Wrinkles: Ironing clothes before…
Q. How do you clean safely if you or a loved one has cancer?A. If you are caring for a loved one with cancer, you’re dealing with a lot already. It can be easy to fall behind on some of the everyday tasks like cleaning. However, cleaning plays an important role in health. If a patient is undergoing chemotherapy, it can weaken the body’s immune system and make them more susceptible to other illnesses. A clean space can also provide a place of calm and control during a chaotic time. Here are some…
Soaps and detergents are essential to personal and public health. Through their ability to loosen and remove soil from a surface, they contribute to good personal hygiene; reduce the presence of germs that cause infectious diseases; extend the useful life of clothes, tableware, linens, surfaces and furnishings; and make our homes and workplaces more pleasant. Why Clean Over the course of history…
Cleaning is not only a matter of hygiene and comfort, but also a way to protect your investment as a homeowner. Whether you have just moved in, lived in your home for years, or are planning to sell it, cleaning can make a big difference in how your home looks and feels. Home Cleaning Resources Whether you need a full room-by-room guide or need…
Good Picnic Site Stewardship Tips for keeping it clean and pristine A picnic in the park is a true summer pleasure...provided you're not trying to locate a site that's free of someone else's trash. Good stewardship of our parks is everyone's responsibility, even more so now that budget cuts across the nation are affecting park maintenance. Good picnic protocol means leaving the site in pristine condition. All that's required is a little preplanning. And the supplies…
In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it is necessary to strive for a vibrant and sustainable future. To ACI, a vibrant future is one with: Healthy People Cleaning products help people lead healthier lives Flourishing Planet Nature is valued and all Earth’s inhabitants…
Q. Does using antibacterial products lead to superbugs?A. No. The body of scientific evidence currently available does not indicate that the use of antibacterial products gives rise to superbugs. Superbugs are bacteria types that have become resistant to the antiseptics and antibiotic agents which were designed to eliminate them. Consequently, superbugs are known to cause infections which are difficult to control. It is generally accepted that the overuse and misuse of…
There has been misinformation spreading alleging adverse health impacts from using dishwashers and dishwashing detergents and rinse aids. These claims use shoddy science and are aimed at scaring consumers. We’re here to answer your questions and set the record straight. Q. Are dishwashers and dishwasher detergents safe? A. Dishwashers and dishwasher detergents are designed to provide you with clean dishes…