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How has improved cleanliness standards impacted public health? Today, we may take cleaning for granted but it plays a vital role in health. We can see that by looking at the drop in the infectious disease mortality rates in the 19th century. For example, of the top 10 leading reasons for death, infectious disease was 633% higher in 1900 vs 1997 in the US. Advances in medicine like penicillin and vaccines played a critical role in the treatment of incurable…
January 20, 2023
Joining ACI affords you an opportunity to become part of an organization that believes in its purpose of serving the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry. We are looking for people who value collaboration, who are committed to excellence, and who…
December 6, 2018
This tool is an online database that serves as a resource for information related to the safety of ingredients used in household cleaning products. Search About FAQ Resources   */ */   About The Cleaning Chemistry Catalog illustrates how safety assessment data from publicly available sources can be incorporated into screening level risk assessment methodologies for household cleaning product…
March 21, 2023
What is Coronavirus According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which already circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 has symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. It spreads like other respiratory illnesses as well, primarily through person-to-person contact. Cleaning for Coronavirus Handwashing: Proper…
February 28, 2020
Cleaning can lead to a lot of questions and we’re here to help. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve gotten. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our stain guide, surface cleaning guide and other home cleaning resources. In addition, get the latest tips and advice from our Cleaning Is Caring blog! If you have an idea for a question you think we should add to this list, please submit it below. Submit your question Form: Share…
March 7, 2019
MAIN PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITION The Manager, Environmental and Scientific Affairs is responsible for managing scientific research and outreach on the environmental safety of cleaning products and their ingredients using state-of-the-art tools and resources. The incumbent will be responsible for research initiatives related to chemical databases, environmental modeling, sustainability, and science education. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Master’s degree in…
December 5, 2023
I’ve read some headlines that say laundry detergents are being banned because of an ingredient called 1,4-dioxane. What’s this all about? There has been some misleading news coverage reporting on the potential impacts of a law that went into effect in New York State on detergents that consumers use safely and effectively every day. What is this law about? New York State enacted a law in 2019 requiring extremely low levels of 1,4-dioxane in detergents, cleaning products and cosmetics. That law…
January 27, 2023
A Guide for Healthy Workspaces As a business owner, you are not alone in navigating how to best keep your workspace safe and clean. To help, we’ve created the Clean Means Business toolkit offering guidance, adapted from public health recommendations, to ensure a high level of cleanliness. Reinforce confidence among your teams and customers through effective cleaning and disinfecting best practices…
November 8, 2023