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Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine?
A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition, some fabrics,…
Pilot Chemical Company
Across the cleaning product supply chain, companies have increased production, adapted manufacturing lines, donated money and resources, and taken extra measures to protect their employees. Here is one such story from Pilot Chemical Company. See our full COVID-19 Impact Report for more.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., Erin Isaacs’s biggest challenge, as Plant Manager of Pilot Chemical Company’s Avenel, New Jersey,…
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ACI Handwashing Bookmark
ACI Handwashing Bookmark (Spanish)
ACI Product Fact Sheet – Cleaning Product Ingredients
ACI Product Fact Sheet – Hand Dishwashing Soaps and Detergents
ACI Product…
Data: Spring Cleaning Concerns, Priorities and Reasons Why People Don’t Spring Clean; Plus ACI’s Five-Step Plan for Easy Spring Cleaning
2020 ACI National Cleaning Survey Topline Springtime Results:
78% of Households Spring Clean Every Year, Prioritizing Bedrooms, Closets, Kitchens & Family Rooms
78% of Adults Agree that on a Typical Day, They'd Like Their Homes to be Cleaner
Dirtiest Spots: Windows, Floors, Toilets, Shelves
Summary of Key Stats…
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after flooding is a major undertaking. It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right cleaning product for the job is critical. Keeping cleaning products in a secure location after a flood and during cleaning is crucial.
From torrential downpours to broken pipes to leaky roofs, when water invades your home, the damage can be swift and brutal…
Officers Re-Elected: P&G’s Sundar Raman as Chair, Stepan’s Scott Behrens as Vice Chair
22 Directors Elected During 2020 ACI Convention
New Directors Include Liliana De Stefano, Firmenich; Jessica McCoy, GOJO Industries; Suzanne Carroll, Nouryon; Eric Stouder, Sasol
Four executives joined the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors as the Association elected its 2020 slate of leaders for the trade association of the cleaning product supply chain.
During the 2020 ACI…
“With a severe flu season underway and the threat of a global pandemic, it’s important to avoid confusion among parents and other consumers that would prevent them from using the very disinfectants that are proven to effectively kill germs and therefore protect public health during times like these.”
The…
How much laundry can you put in single load? You want to aim for full loads when you do your wash, which will save energy, water and your time. However, overloading your washer or dryer could damage these expensive appliances or keep your clothes from getting clean. So how full is too full?
CDC, Team Lead, Early Care and Education Team
Carrie Dooyema MSN, MPH, RN is the Early Care and Education (ECE) Team Lead in the Obesity Prevention and Control Branch in CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. In this role she conducts and supports evaluation, applied research, surveillance, and provides technical assistance to states and communities to support healthy child growth, early learning, and school readiness.…
The holidays are almost here! They may look different than in years past, but we can still find ways to show loved ones that we care. This year, small businesses are also in need of some holiday cheer. If you plan to go out shopping, here are some steps you can take to stay safe and clean.