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To help you out, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts of hand washing clothes.
May 2, 2022
One of the main uses for cleaning products is washing clothes and dishes. Each load of clothes and dishes requires water, and energy is often used to heat that water. While one load of laundry or dishes may seem like a small task, when you consider all the times we run the washing machine or dishwasher in a week and multiply that by all the households doing the same thing, it adds up! The good news is that our washing machines and dishwashers…
February 8, 2019
American Cleaning Institute Unveils New Video Highlighting Common Sense Hygiene, Cleaning Practices to Combat Coronavirus Americans Say They’re Using Soaps, Sanitizers, Wipes More Since Coronavirus Spread A new poll conducted on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that despite widespread adoption of increased cleaning and disinfecting practices in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, just over half (58%) of Americans are mindful of washing their hands for at least 20 seconds, and…
March 31, 2020
Parents: 20 Seconds Could Save You or Your Kids Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season   Click the image to enlarge We’re already deep into cold and flu season – but it’s never too late to start protecting yourself. Easy step? Keep your hands clean. Consider this: 65% of U.S. parents of children ages 5 and under don’t always wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, according to a new survey by Wakefield Research for the…
March 5, 2019
Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?  A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most canvas and nylon sneakers…
May 30, 2020
Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine? A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition, some fabrics,…
March 11, 2019
Dishwashing is necessary to keep a kitchen clean and plates and silverware safe to use. While some pans and platters need to be washed by hand, the automatic dishwasher has made it much easier to complete this task. Whether it’s time to wash a sink full of dishes or just a few items, our fact sheet and expert advice will help you get the job done. You will want to use a dishwashing detergent with effective cleaning performance regardless of…
December 6, 2018
A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z A ACI Handwashing Bookmark ACI Handwashing Bookmark (Spanish) ACI Product Fact Sheet – Cleaning Product Ingredients ACI Product Fact Sheet – Hand Dishwashing Soaps and Detergents ACI Product Fact Sheet – Hand Hygiene ACI Product Fact Sheet – Hard Surface Hygiene ACI Product Fact Sheet – Laundry Detergents ACI Product Fact Sheet – Soil and Stain Removers Against Disease Art…
February 8, 2019
  Click images below to download your digital copy, print and share our hygiene messages.   Be sure to share the results of the coloring sheets on social media using the hashtag #HealthySchoolsHealthyPeople!   At Your Finger-Tips: Cold & Flu Prevention   Activity & Coloring Sheets   Going Beyond Green to be Clean Keep Germs Away on St. Patrick's Day   Clean Hands at the Beach Germs don’t go on…
February 4, 2019
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.
September 29, 2022