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Cleaning is much more than just a common chore. It is a way we show we care for ourselves and one another, not only for our physical health but also our mental health.
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (87%) feel their best, both mentally and physically, when they have a clean home yet, 21% of Americans find cleaning tasks overwhelming. Creating regular cleaning routines and finding ways to break down responsibilities can help make cleaning more manageable. Check out…
April 29, 2024
How Does Cleaning Affect Your Health?
Personal hygiene and regular housecleaning are essential to good health and cleaning products can help. Frequent handwashing is key to preventing the spread of microorganisms (also known as microbes or germs) that cause many common illnesses. And regular cleaning of surfaces in the home removes dirt and food particles on which germs can grow.
In addition, cleaning and disinfecting products that contain an active…
December 5, 2018
Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent illnesses and promote wellness.
Cleaning for Health
Personal hygiene and regular housecleaning are essential to good health.
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Disinfecting…
February 8, 2019
Senior Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs
Jim joined the American Cleaning Institute in July 2018. His areas of responsibility are the toxicology, human safety and efficacy of topical antiseptics, including research, regulatory affairs and outreach. Prior to joining ACI, Jim was a Senior Toxicologist at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he served as a scientific lead on interagency reviews…
December 7, 2018
Senior Director, Human Health & Safety
Dr. Kruszewski is Senior Director, Human Health and Safety at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) where his duties focus on the human safety, toxicology, and public health issues relating to cleaning products and their ingredients and to related activities on research, regulations, and outreach. Prior to joining ACI in 2001, he worked as a Staff Scientist for The Gillette…
March 6, 2019
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
Senior Director, Stakeholder Communications
Kristin DiNicolantonio is the Senior Director, Stakeholder Communications at the American Cleaning Institute. Kristin promotes ACI’s technical and scientific expertise and enhances outreach with a variety of external stakeholder audiences that help echo the cleaning product industry’s commitment to science, safety, health and sustainability.
Prior to joining ACI she served as Communications Director at the…
April 13, 2020
There are so many cleaning products out there. How do you pick the best one for your and your family?
The best cleaning product is the one that will be used, so the most important thing is that it works for what you need it for. If a product isn’t working, try something else. Not sure what to choose? The label has a lot of good information that can help. See our guide on reading a label for more information.
One place to look on the label as a starting point is at the product certification…
July 22, 2021
Meet the ACI team!
We are experts in our fields and veterans and specialists in communications, consumer education, government affairs, international work, research and technical affairs. We understand health and hygiene issues and apply our strategic expertise to issues that will help achieve a safer, healthier and cleaner world.
Melissa Hockstad
President & CEO
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December 5, 2018
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the cleaning…
February 8, 2019