Feel good cleaning
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 28, 2012.
More than a third of women have admitted that they secretly like cleaning, a study has revealed. Those surveyed said the smell of a clean home and the knowledge that anyone could drop by without causing them embarrassment gave them a sense of pleasure and achievement – even though most said they still made their […]
UKCPI members meeting to cover REACH exposure scenarios
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 22, 2012.
The next UKCPI regional meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 April at the Chevin Country Park Hotel and Spa in Yorkshire. The meeting is free for UKCPI members and provides an opportunity to discuss practical details of exposure scenarios, and to share issues as well as learning and practical solutions on this topic. Click here to […]
‘Top of the Mops’ cleaning tunes
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 15, 2012.
The British Science Association has come up with a ‘Top of the Mops’ top 10 songs to help boost your exercise during the housework routine: Shine, Take That Car Wash, Rose Royce So Fresh, So Clean, Outkast The Boy Does Nothing, Alesha Dixon Coming Clean, Green Day Shine On, Kooks Work, Saturdays Beat It, Michael […]
Top tips for spring cleaning on a budget
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 13, 2012.
As we enter spring cleaning season, here are some tips and money-saving advice to help you with your big spring clean at home! Make sure you choose products that will get the job done first time, so you don’t have to waste time and money re-washing. When doing the laundry look for ways to save […]
Housework is good for your health – and your waistline!
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 13, 2012.
New research from Loughborough University shows that doing up to an hour of housework a day can burn off 200 calories, which is the minimum daily recommendation of moderate intensity exercise. The Housework Heptathlon for Health shows how you can turn your home into a gym. Picking up a mop or duster can not only make […]
UKCPI responds to Minister on animal testing ban
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on October 18, 2011.
Home Office statistics confirm that no home cleaning products have been tested for a number of years. The cleaning products industry’s first priority is to ensure that its products are safe to use by consumers. The cleaning products industry has worked hard to establish non animal (in vitro) test methods and to share cleaning information industry wide to ensure […]
Are candles really harmful?
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on October 11, 2011.
You may have read recent reports about candles and alleged health concerns arising from a study conducted over two years ago at South Carolina State University in the United States. Candles are safe and effective when used as directed. The industry takes the responsibility of providing products that families can use with confidence very seriously. […]
UKCPI responds to false fears about product safety
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on August 25, 2011.
On 25th August both The Mail and The Sun ran stories of research in the US claiming that there is a potential cancer risk from the use of perfumed laundry products. UKCPI responded quickly along the following lines to the media coverage as well as to NHS Direct. The information provided by the study on […]
Woman and Home readers wash at lower temperatures
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on April 6, 2011.
A fifth of Woman and Home readers say they’re washing clothes at a lower temperature in order to do their bit for the environment. A recent poll on the Woman and Home website asked “What changes have you made to live a greener lifestyle?” The most popular response was to recycle everything (39%), followed by […]
Philip Malpass appointed new Director General of the UKCPI
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on September 1, 2009.
The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) has appointed Philip Malpass as its new Director General, with effect from 1 September 2009. He takes over the role from Dr Andy Williams who is retiring after eight years in the role. Philip previously held the post Vice President – Communications for the drinks giant, Constellation Europe. […]
