The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Search

Results (232)

It’s hard to believe that, in our homes, we have up to 15 different hard surface types! Get all the answers to cleaning different kinds of ceramic (tile and cooktops), glass (mirrors, windows, shower doors), acrylic (bathtubs and home décor) and so much more.
February 4, 2020
Online Campaign Features Daily Reminders on Proper Cleaning and Hygiene in the Age of COVID-19 #SafeAndCleanAtHome Hashtag Highlighted on ACI’s Social Media Channels The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its new Safe and Clean at Home initiative, featuring daily cleaning challenges, tips and ideas to help all of us to clean smart while we’re spending so much more time around the house. You can find the daily #SafeAndCleanAtHome posts on ACI’s…
April 10, 2020
Roles and Responsibilities of Cleaning At Home Q. If you have any cleaning disputes in your household, what are they about? 30% Messy spaces 23% Dishes 21% Frequency of cleaning 19% Thoroughness of cleaning 12% Laundry 1% Other 30% I don’t have disputes regarding cleaning in my home Q. Who is responsible for the majority of the household cleaning. 82% of women responded 'me' 54% of men responded 'me' Q. Since the pandemic, how do you view cleaning, disinfecting and…
October 25, 2021
Free, Online Resource Arms Child Care Center Employees, Caregivers and Children with Targeted Hygiene Best Practices Download the Toolkit: https://cleaninginstitute.org/childcare The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its C is for Clean: Building Blocks of Healthy Child Care Toolkit providing evergreen, easy-to-understand recommendations on disinfecting, cleaning and hygiene protocols to help keep child care centers safe and healthy. Coming off the heels of a year…
June 23, 2021
Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?  A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most canvas and nylon sneakers by…
May 30, 2020
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Issues Important Safety Reminders As We Clean More While Young Children Are Home With millions of Americans now working from home while their children are out of school, we tend to be cleaning more to help protect against the spread of coronavirus. New reports indicate an increase in calls to poison control centers for unintended exposures to cleaning and disinfecting products. The American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org) is…
April 22, 2020
American Cleaning Institute Also Launches Concise Online Portal for Ingredient Information by Brand and Company Helps Consumers Better Understand Their Cleaning Product Labels Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled two new online resources aimed at enhancing consumer understanding and access to information about cleaning product ingredients. “How to Read a Cleaning Product Label” breaks down the elements of a cleaning product label…
February 23, 2021
While cleaning your home you may often tackle the floors, countertops and other “large” areas. Most likely, some of the small spaces go a bit longer in between cleanings. Check out our blog for some small things you don't want to miss.
February 4, 2020
Consumers Maintain Higher Use of Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectants One Year Later Survey Provides Insights on Potential Shifts in Cleaning Behaviors for the Future Key Survey Data Available Here A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning practices are still front-and-center for a strong majority of Americans, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). A national online consumer survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI show that 85 percent of…
March 16, 2021
ACI Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative Available at www.cleaninginstitute.org/cpisi Initiative Showcases Environmental Data on Cleaning Product Ingredients Website is Significant Transparency Initiative for the Cleaning Products Industry Environmental data on 200+ chemicals in the U.S. consumer cleaning product supply chain are now available, in pilot phase, through the American Cleaning Institute’s Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative database. "The environmental…
September 29, 2020