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is specially formulated for hard-to-clean porous surfaces and soft, absorbent surfaces like carpet. The product comes in a TS800 trigger-spray bottle with a molded grip for easy dispensing from WestRock. Original Krud Kutter Cleaner/Degreaser is a universal formula that helps remove stains and soils both indoors and out, such as grease, grime, oil, soap scum, pet stains, food and drink stains, scuff marks, wax and dried latex paint. The concentrated, commercial-strength formula can be diluted for use on more sensitive surfaces. The waterbased, biodegradable cleaner meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice Certification. Krud Kutter Tough Task Remover is an all-purpose cleaner for the toughest of stains and soils. The biodegradable formula helps remove stains such as gum, grease, bumper sticker residue, printer’s ink, mildew stains and oil-based paint splatters. Tough Task Remover is packaged at full concentrate for optimal strength but can be diluted with water for automotive or marine surfaces, if desired. It can also be used as a laundry stain remover, since it is fabric-safe and will not fade colors. Professional strength, biodegradable Krud Kutter Instant Carpet/Stain Remover has surfactants that penetrate deep into carpet fibers to help eliminate dirt, grease, odors and stains. Polymers repel future soils, making carpets easier to clean next time. The formula is safe for all carpet types, including nylon and synthetic fibers. No sticky residue is left behind so carpets stay soft and fresh. Uses for the Instant Carpet/Stain Remover include removal of mud, motor oil, coffee, pet stains and pet odors. All three Krud Cutter products feature the VersaPlast SP05 all-plastic trigger sprayer from WestRock. Air fresheners expand beyond the home The air freshener market in the U.S., which includes aerosol sprays, plug-ins and gels, is doing well, especially among households with infants and pets, according to a report from Reportlinker. com. Over the last couple of decades, air fresheners have emerged as an important home care product among all consumer classes in the U.S. According to “U.S. Air Freshener Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, the market for air fresheners is estimated to reach $1.8 billion in 2015, with aerosol sprays and plug-ins accounting for a majority share. Introduction of organic air fresheners, manufactured using “natural substances”, are also gaining popularity in the country, especially among older consumers, pregnant women and households with kids. The adoption of air fresheners is also growing in office spaces. 151 Products, UK supplier of discount household cleaning items, is expanding its extensive air freshener range, Pan Aroma, with the launch of a new line of aerosol sprays. The “4-in-1” spray has been added to the 70-strong collection, which also includes room fresheners, liquid, plug-in and pull-up air fresheners, gel crystals, candles and oil burners. Containing an effective formula for long-lasting freshness, the 500mL Pan Aroma Air Freshener Spray freshens the air, acts in seconds and comes in three fragrances: Pink Orchid & Lotus Flower, Wild Lily & Jasmine and Linen Fresh. Revealing the chemicals in Glade’s fragrances SC Johnson, the maker of Glade air fresheners, has decided to tell consumers more about the chemicals they are breathing. In June, the company disclosed on its website ingredients in the fragrances used in more than 200 of its air fresheners, candles and scented oils. Companies have increasingly responded to safety concerns not from government regulators, but from customers who demand to know more about everyday products. Kelly Semrau, the SC Johnson Senior VP for Global Corporate Affairs, said, “We just feel that transparency in this area is the right thing to do.” Customers have already been able to see specific dyes, waxes and other ingredients used in Glade’s various air fresheners and candles, but the chemicals behind scents have largely been a mystery. Typically, a fragrance is listed simply as “fragrance,” even though each fragrance could contain hundreds of individual chemicals. SC Johnson buys its fragrances from fragrance houses, which are known for closely guarding the formulas of their scents. Fragrance ingredients also are often exempted from the disclosure requirements that apply to other chemicals, such as those used in cosmetic products. SC Johnson will disclose ingredients in two ways. When there are more than 20 chemicals in a fragrance, it will disclose the top 10, or it will disclose the highest concentrations down to 0.09% of the formula, “whichever provides the most information,” the company said in a statement. A handful of Glade products are excluded from the new policy. Semrau said that those products’ scents came from companies that SC Johnson no longer worked with and would be phased out. The company said it planned to expand its fragrance disclosures to other brands, including Pledge, Windex, Shout and Scrubbing Bubbles. Source: The New York Times 14 Spray September 2015


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