Research reveals the influence of health messages throughout children's broadcast programming. A nationwide survey of parents with children under the age of 15 indicates that TV and movies play a significant role in educating children about good hygiene.
A landmark report by the London-based International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) on the so-called hygiene hypothesis finds "no justification" for claims that cleaning and hygiene contribute to an increase in allergies.
One-third of parents with school age children are sending personal hygiene products along with their kids to school, and one in five parents believe their children's school lacks proper hygiene and sanitation supplies.
The proper use of cleaning products is an effective and efficient tool in combating the triggers that lead to asthma and allergy suffering, according to The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA).
Nominations are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Glycerine Innovation Award. SDA is the U.S. Home of the Cleaning Product and Oleochemical Industries.
Americans are up to their elbows in grime, and they're not doing enough about it, according to The Soap and Detergent Association's 2004 Clean Hands Report Card(SM). The Report Card gives Americans a "C" for hand hygiene, although many would give themselves a higher grade.
The Soap and Detergent Association has been honored with an Award of Excellence for its Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It's a SNAP program.
Five scientists who examined the inner workings of a newer class of surface active agents "“ known as gemini surfactants -- are the recipients of the 2005 Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Award.
While on vacation, most people have either gotten sick, stained a piece of clothing or stayed in a place that was "disgustingly filthy." SDA Survey Reveals Our Most Likely "Vacation Spots" Think P.A.C.K. for Clean, Healthy Summer Travel.
California middle schoolers won a national award from SDA and CDC for their hand hygiene program to prevent illness and absenteeism in their school community. Their W.A.S.H. program includes an infomercial and more.
The Soap and Detergent Association, which represents the nation's cleaning products industry, has published "High Efficiency Washers and Detergents: Working in Harmony to Save Energy and Water."
Program to reduce school absenteeism recognizes students' innovative projects, kicks off 2006 initiative.
Laundry experts at The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), which represents the nation's cleaning products industry, have published their latest "Product Fact Sheet: Laundry Detergents", which is available at no cost on SDA's website.
Manufacturers now have at their fingertips the most up-to-date guidance in properly managing the safety of enzyme-containing products used by consumers, available online at the website of The Soap and Detergent Association.
Respondents Say Products Are Very Safe (40%) or Somewhat Safe (48%); Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Reiterates Safety, Storage Messages for National Poison Prevention Week; SDA Offers Online "Home Safe Home" Accident Prevention Tip Sheet
The Soap and Detergent Association's annual spring cleaning survey finds: 60% of Americans say spring is the best time to rid the house of dirt and clutter; 98% feel good about themselves when their house is clean; 54% of Americans prefer to clean on a daily or weekly basis.
The increased prevalence of contagious skin infections, the threat of pandemic flu and the upcoming cold season prompted The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) to issue its second Clean Hands Report Card(SM), giving America a "C-minus", a downgrade from 2004, when the country received a "C."
The latest National Cleaning Survey from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) finds Americans are concerned about reports of skin infections, like Staphylococcus aureus, in their children's schools, and finds the general public concerned about infections and the flu this season.
In The Soap and Detergent Association's 2007 Clean Hands Report Card, students are receiving less-than-stellar grades on basic hand hygiene. Parents should hit the books too. School nurses and health professionals come out on top. And teachers aren't far behind.
An observational study from the American Society for Microbiology and The Soap and Detergent Association finds one-third of men don't their wash hands in public restrooms, while 88 percent of women do lather up. Overall, slightly over three-quarters of 6000+ adults (77%) were seen washing their hands "“ a six percent decline from a similar study conducted in 2005. Yet in a separate telephone survey, 92% of adults say they wash their hands in public restrooms. The results were released during the annual observance of National Clean Hands Week.
A new consumer fact sheet published by The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) describes the safe, beneficial, and proper use of surface cleaning products and disinfectants. SDA's "Product Fact Sheet: Hard Surface Hygiene" is available at no cost on SDA's website, at www.cleaning101.com/house.
A diverse group of organizations is elevating nationwide awareness of the steps that communities can take to combat the spread of staph infections. The National Education Association (NEA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) are speaking out on the importance of proper and effective personal hygiene and surface cleaning practices.
Extension Service education programs designed to help baby boomers deal with clutter and students address sensitive hygiene issues are the winners of the 2007 Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) "Clean Homes...Safe and Healthy Families" Program Award of Excellence.
The SDA/CDC national hand hygiene education program, "Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It's a SNAP," have honored students at DeLaura Middle School in Satellite Beach, Florida, with the 2007 Top Classroom Award. DeLaura students created a handwashing education program for their classmates and the local community.
A new book from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) describes the historic and present-day evidence on how good personal and household hygiene practices are vital contributors to public health. The book, Against Disease: The Impact of Hygiene and Cleanliness on Health, is available for download at no cost at AgainstDisease.com.
Seventy-seven percent of Americans say they regularly engage in spring cleaning, according to The Soap and Detergent Association's (SDA) 2008 Spring Cleaning Survey. That's up from two-thirds in past SDA surveys. Spring cleaners say cleaning behind the furniture and washing windows top their task lists, and they'd pay $100 or give up eating out for a month for someone else to do the dirty work.
Scientists from Novozymes and two Swedish research institutions have been honored with The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Distinguished Paper Award, recognizing the best 2007 research article that appeared in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
Glycerine-derived, eco-friendly biosurfactants and polymers "“ produced from renewable resources and quickly biodegradable "“ are getting their moment in the sun. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), who helped develop these new bioproducts, are the recipients of the 2008 Glycerine Innovation Award, sponsored by The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) and the National Biodiesel Board.
SDAScience, available at SDAScience.org, is a new online resource that provides scientific and technical information on the safety and benefits of cleaning products and their ingredients. The Soap and Detergent Association resource will be regularly updated throughout the year.
A new survey from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA "“ www.cleaning101.com) reveals that 28 percent of Americans say they have mixed their own cleaning product at home. SDA says that consumers should think twice and keep safety considerations in mind before they create their home-made concoctions.
The critical role that custodians play in improving school health through cleaning is now in the spotlight. Custodians from five schools across the country are being recognized with the first-ever National C.L.E.A.N. Award, from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA "“ www.cleaning101.com), the National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
More than two-thirds of Americans still plan on spring cleaning. But according to a new survey from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA "“www.cleaning101.com), the economic downturn is having an effect on their household cleaning habits and purchases.
More than 1,500 women battling cancer know what "Cleaning for a Reason" is all about "“ helping to keep their homes clean when their immune systems are under attack.
With heightened concerns over the swine flu outbreak, The Soap and Detergent Association is reminding families that disease prevention is in their hands "“ literally. SDA offers three quick tips for parents to help keep their kids healthy in school.
The "characteristic curvature" is not a new fashion trend or some fantastic new superhero. But in the world of soap and detergent research, it can help tell you how much a surfactant hates or loves water. Three University of Toronto scientists behind this research were honored with the 2008 Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Distinguished Paper Award, which recognizes the most outstanding article published in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA – www.cleaning101.com) is hosting a webinar at no cost on September 24, 2009 to help community leaders prepare for cold and flu season.
Three New Jersey students hit the science lab for a project to help spread messages on the importance of hand hygiene. Their work has been honored by the Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It’s a SNAP Program, a joint initiative of The Soap and Detergent Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) unveils Ingredient Central, an online gateway to where consumers can find specific cleaning product companies' ingredient information. The page is available at www.cleaning101.com/IngredientCentral.
Goodbye, SDA. Hello, ACI. The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) announced that it will become the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in June 2010, coinciding with a major redesign and launch of its website, www.cleaning101.com.
Eighty-eight percent of Americans say the cleaning products they buy are safe when used as directed, according a survey commissioned by The Soap and Detergent Association, which provides safety reminders for National Poison Prevention Week (March 14-20).
School custodians are devising some creative ways to help keep our schools clean and safe. The 2010 C.L.E.A.N.® Awards program is recognizing five dedicated professionals from across the country who are "cleaning for health - not just appearance."
A team of researchers from Cornell University and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) received The Soap and Detergent Association Best Paper Award for the most outstanding research article published in 2009 in the Journal of Surfactants & Detergents. The award was presented during the Annual Meeting & Expo of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS).
The American Cleaning Institute℠ (ACI) is the new name of the former Soap and Detergent Association (SDA). The Institute introduced a video on its new website, www.CleaningInstitute.org, to visually showcase what ACI and its members are committed to: Better Living.
Mom’s advice about cleaning your hands may finally be starting to get through. In the latest observational study sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology and the American Cleaning Institute, 85% of adults washed their hands in public restrooms, compared with 77% in 2007. The 85% total was actually the highest observed since these studies began in 1996.
The American Cleaning Institute is offering free informational materials on hand hygiene for parents, educators and health professionals during International Clean Hands Week (September 19-25, 2010) at www.cleaninginstitute.org.
Research claiming that young people are “overexposed” to antibacterial soap doesn’t reflect real-world usage of a proven, beneficial product used safely and effectively on a daily basis, according to the American Cleaning Institute.
The American Cleaning Institute is offering a free webinar January 13, 2011 to outline a new web-based tool to help forecast chemical concentrations in U.S. waterways.
According to new research from the American Cleaning Institute®, 82 percent of Generation Y men and women (our nation’s 18-29 year olds) will engage in spring cleaning this year – that’s approximately 15 percent more than the national average of about two-thirds.
When it comes to the safety of make-your-own cleaning products, you’re on your own. National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26, 2011) serves as an important reminder that keeping the home safe for children and pets is a year-round responsibility, according to the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI).
Custodians from five schools across America are being honored with the third annual C.L.E.A.N. Awards, which recognize the contributions that they make to public health in their schools, communities, and their profession.
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