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Dane Poeske posted a reply on Re: Cleaning Puppets!
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Said: You can try cleaning the puppets with Force of Nature. Force of Nature (forceofnatureclean.com) is a eco-friendly, non toxic multipurpose cleaner, sanitizer, disinfectant and deodorizer. It is made from just tap water, salt and vi...
Cleaning Puppets!
Curious if anyone has tips on how to keep hand puppets clean and looking nice?
We have tried Tide antibacterial spray, but it leaves a residue. We have tried spot cleaning with detergent, but I worry that it isn't getting clean enough. We have also washed in a machine, but find that they have trouble drying fully on the inside leaving a mildew smell. We have also paid for dry cleaning, but it isn't economical and require extra coordination. We have 2 sets of puppets that we ...
We have tried Tide antibacterial spray, but it leaves a residue. We have tried spot cleaning with detergent, but I worry that it isn't getting clean enough. We have also washed in a machine, but find that they have trouble drying fully on the inside leaving a mildew smell. We have also paid for dry cleaning, but it isn't economical and require extra coordination. We have 2 sets of puppets that we ...
Kiersten Dittrich posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Frontline training discussion group is Thu 10/16 at 3pm EST
Happy September, all! The next informal and virtual frontline training discussion group meeting will be on Thu 10/16 at 3pm EST. The zoom info is below - I hope you will join us to talk about all things that support of our visitor-facing teams. Please email me if you have any questions. All are welcome, and bonus points if you have a question or story to share with the group. :)
Discovery Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: ACM frontline tra...
Discovery Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: ACM frontline tra...
Marissa Price posted a reply on Re: FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Said: Please unsubscribe me, I no longer work for a museum
Jerry Rice posted a new Topic
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Good Morning ACM Family,
In light of yesterday's tragedy, I find it timely to share with each of you the link below to FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant program. Though fundign has been decreased, arts and culture and adolescent facing organizations are a priority for this funding.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov
And as always, if you or your museum team has questions about or would ...
In light of yesterday's tragedy, I find it timely to share with each of you the link below to FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant program. Though fundign has been decreased, arts and culture and adolescent facing organizations are a priority for this funding.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov
And as always, if you or your museum team has questions about or would ...
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