Valentine’s Day is a day of wine, chocolate, romantic dinners – and the stains that go along with them. Here’s some advice on how to remove stains from clothes from the American Cleaning Institute. First, deal with stains as early as possible. The less time a spot has to soak in,...
World Pasta Day
Bonjourno! It’s World Pasta Day! Whether you break out the jars of pasta sauce or go homemade today, that tomato-ey goodness is sure to find its way onto clothes, aprons, napkins, and whatever else is within splattering distance. Here’s how to say arrivederci to those unwanted stains. Remove as much...
Laundry Basics – True or False About Treating Tough Stains!
While it’s always recommended to treat clothing stains as quickly as possible, some stains are are just so tough (grass, ink, blood, grease, etc.) that it’s even more important to pre-treat them right away. It’s always best to test a hidden area of the fabric first, in case the fabric...
The Right Way to Clean Furniture
According to ACI’s 2019 National Survey, only seven percent of Americans chose ‘cleaning furniture’ as the cleaning task they enjoy most. Maybe this post will change some people’s minds, because cleaning sofas, tables, and other furnishings helps keep them beautiful and in good shape for years to come. Take wood,...
Want Your Clothes to Last Longer?
When it comes to doing laundry, sometimes we just get too busy to measure the detergent, sort colors and fabrics, or check clothes for stains before we throw them in the wash. It’s natural to want to just “get it done” but a few quick steps can help keep your...
Extending the Life of Your Clothes for Earth Day
Your laundry can help save the planet. When you take good care of your wardrobe, you can help the environment and toss fewer items for being faded or stained. Here are some tips that will help you keep your favorite clothes longer: Follow fabric care instructions – Those tags on...
What is an enzyme, anyway?
What are enzymes? Enzymes are ingredients that play a powerful role in removing stains and allow us to wash clothes in cold water. They work like the enzymes in our digestive system that help break down the food we eat. How can I tell if enzymes are in my products?...
How-to Care for Your Snow Gear
Winter has set in across the country, with many of us watching the snow fall so beautifully. We know what comes next… a salty, sandy, slushy mess! Here’s some advice we’ve found that will help get your gear ready for the next snowball fight. Removing salt stains from suede (aka...
Be Cool, Wash in Cold
Did you know that about 90 percent of the energy your washing machine uses goes toward heating the water and that many clothing labels recommend washing in cool or cold water? ACI wants you to know that washing in cold water saves energy and your clothes because proper temperatures can...
Chanukah Holiday Stain Removal Tips
The Festival of Lights is upon us. Candle-lighting celebrations are accompanied by gelt giving, wine and grape juice drinking, and treat baking. Here are ACI’s tips for Chanukah stain removal, so that this time of family togetherness is as sweet as possible! Wine Sponge the stain with cool water or...