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Stain Removal

Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal

By ACI

Categories: Laundry
Tagged: Clothes, House Cleaning Tips, Laundry, Laundry Detergent, Spot Removal, Stain Removal, Washing Clothes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers looking for helpful advice on using soil and stain removal products now have a brand-new online resource to turn to, thanks to a free publication from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA).

 

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SDA’s Laundry Product Fact Sheet on soil and stain removers can be found on its website at www.cleaning101.com/laundry.

The publication offers in-depth information on pre-wash and in-wash stain removers, commonly-used ingredients, and proper product usage, disposal and safety.

The SDA Fact Sheet also includes a special section devoted to frequently asked questions about stain removal.

“Stains are part of everyday life. The most effective way to remove stains is to treat and wash them promptly,” advises Nancy Bock, SDA Vice President of Education. “The longer stains sit on a fabric, the more difficult they may be to remove.”

A 2003 SDA National Cleaning Survey found nearly half of Americans never read laundry detergent directions. SDA advises consumers that reading product label directions can go a long way towards effectively removing stains on clothing and garments.

Directions for proper use of cleaning products can be found on the product label. The directions inform consumers how to use the product for optimum results. For example:

 

  • How much product should be used

  • What soils and stains it removes

  • What fabrics it should and shouldn’t be used on

  • Appropriate water temperature and wash cycles

The Housekeeping Channel (HC), a for-profit educational LLC, provides the information on HousekeepingChannel.com as a free service to the public. The intent is to disseminate accurate, verified and science-based information on cleaning and housekeeping.

 

While an effort is made to ensure the quality of the content and credibility of sources listed on this site, HC provides no warranty - expressed or implied - and assumes no legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product or process disclosed on or in conjunction with the site. The views and opinions of the authors or originators expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of HC: its principals, executives, Board members, advisors or affiliates.

Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal:  Created on March 2nd, 2005.  Last Modified on June 26th, 2010

 

About ACI

ACIThe American Cleaning Institute℠ (ACI - formerly The Soap and Detergent Association) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $30 billion U.S. cleaning products market.  ACI  members include the formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and oleochemical producers.  ACI and its members are dedicated to improving health and the quality of life through sustainable cleaning products and practices.