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...
Packing List for Clean and Healthy Travel
The year’s busiest and most fun travel season is finally here! So that you can catch some rays instead of a cold, take a few small safeguards to stay clean and healthy on the road. Here are some recommended additions to your packing list: Cleaning wipes or spray disinfectant –...
Removing Ice Cream and Chocolate Stains with Enzymes
What is your kids’ favorite warm-weather treat AND the messiest food they eat? You guessed it: ice cream, of course. As we head into the hottest days of the summer – chocolate fudge and sprinkle season – here are some laundry tips for those inevitable ice cream drips! For treating...
Hello Summer! Goodbye Stains!
Memorial Day is finally here, and it’s time for the sights, smells and splatters of summer! Picnics, summer camps and s’mores make fond memories, but don’t let the stains last a lifetime, too! Chocolate. When this stain strikes, gently scrape off any excess chocolate. Once you get the item home, soak...
Stain Removal 101
It always seems to happen – when you pull a new white t-shirt over your head, you get lipstick on the collar. Or someone spills red wine… right on your new rug. Or your dog jumps up on you with muddy paws. Stains! They’re the worst. But if you know...
How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Stuff?
If you’re like most moms and dads, having clean clothes and linens to put away is uber satisfying – once it’s finally done! If you find yourself doing loads and loads and loads of laundry, this advice should help you. Maybe, just maybe, you’re washing some things more than you...