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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
Did you know that there are different levels of laundry? There’s routine everyday cleaning and then there are the extra steps and enhanced precautions you should be taking when a family member is sick or has a weakened immune system. We relied on laundry safety experts to determine what precautions were recommended when and created a three-level laundry guide for best laundry practices for better health. Know the Levels of Laundry and how to step up your laundry routine, when…
February 24, 2021
At ACI, we strive to stay at the forefront of sustainability leadership while doing everything we can to assist those companies just starting out on their sustainability journeys. What Sustainability Means to Us In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it is necessary to strive for a vibrant and…
February 8, 2019
Cleaning Products Aiello, Allison E., Elaine L. Larson and Richard I. Sedlak 2007
March 9, 2019
Antimicrobials Lisa J. Yost, Joseph D. Rodricks, Duncan Turnbull, Paul C. DeLeo, J. Frank Nash, Antonio Quiñones-Rivera, Pete A. Carlson. 2016
February 27, 2019
Antimicrobials Schmier JK, Hulme-Lowe CK, Semenova S, Klenk JA, DeLeo PC, Sedlak R, Carlson PA. 2016
February 27, 2019
Antimicrobials Schmier JK, Hulme-Lowe CK, Semenova S, Klenk JA, DeLeo PC, Sedlak R, Carlson PA 2015
February 27, 2019
Surfactants Gauke Veenstra, Catherine Webb, Hans Sanderson, Scott E. Belanger, Peter Fisk, Allen Nielsen, Yutaka Kasai, Andreas Willing, Scott Dyer, David Penney, Hans Certa, Kathleen Stanton and Richard Sedla 2009
February 27, 2019
Surfactants A. Sivak, M. Goyer, J. Perwak, and P. Thayer (Authur D. Little, Inc) 1982
February 27, 2019
Choose and properly use the right products to help prevent illness every day! Keeping your child care facility clean is vital for the health, safety and well-being of children and you. One of the most important steps you can take to reduce the spread of germs (i.e. bacteria, viruses and fungi) is keeping your environment clean throughout the day. Daily Practices That Matter… Wash your hands often Understand the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and…
December 6, 2018