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Grout is generally porous and white or light colored and can get dirty or discolored quickly. Get it clean with a little chemistry and a bit of elbow grease.
First off, you'll want to use an alkaline cleaner. Grout is primarily cement and can be dissolved by acids. Over time, an acidic cleaner may require you to re-grout sooner than intended.
How do you know if your cleaner will do the trick? Typically the product label will tell you the surfaces it works on. Or, if it…
March 17, 2021
The ingredients in your cleaning products fall into several different categories, added to provide different characteristics and cleaning functions. Each product formula is a careful balance of various ingredients that will work best for what you are trying to clean.
For more information about the specific ingredients in a cleaning product, visit the manufacturer's website or look for the product in SmartLabel…
December 5, 2018
Cleaning: This involves removing unwanted contaminants, such as soil, dirt and grease, from a surface, material, or your hands. It’s usually what you’re doing when washing with soap and water. Cleaning along with rinsing and using a cloth or paper towel may remove some germs as well when they’re washed or wiped away.
Sanitizing: When sanitizing, you’re reducing (but not necessarily eliminating) the number of germs on the surface to levels considered safe as determined by public health codes or…
March 9, 2021
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We're sharing tips on how to care for loved ones, the environment, your community and more through cleaning through our social media channels.
Healthy Schools, Healthy People
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The Healthy Schools, Healthy People program is a collaboration of the American Cleaning Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dedicated to…
April 1, 2021
Good Housekeeping's Discover Cleaning 2021: Cleaning is Caring Summit is a virtual event in partnership with the American Cleaning Institute designed to address the cleaning concerns of today’s time-pressed consumers and highlight the latest advancements in the world of clean.
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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 13:00
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:00
August 23, 2021
Cleaning products play an essential role in our daily lives. By safely and effectively removing soils, germs and other contaminants, they help us to stay healthy, care for our homes and possessions, and make our surroundings more pleasant.
Promoting Wellness
Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent illnesses and promote wellness…
March 10, 2019
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
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar to discuss best practices and key disease prevention strategies for school administrators, teachers, and parents and caregivers to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy.
During the session, CDC expert Vincent Hill, PhD will share information and answer questions about hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection and discuss solutions to common barriers in schools.
The webinar is part of ACI and CDC’s joint initiative,…
August 18, 2021
ACI members can view this event on demand.
Consumers have been relying on cleaning products more than ever to keep themselves and their families safe. What consumers are looking for in their household cleaning products has been impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the focus of a study by Bellomy completed in March 2021 and this webinar will share insights from the study.
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 13:00
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 14:00
March 25, 2021
ACI members can view this event on demand.
ACI is partnering with Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) to present a webinar on what companies need to know about the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) consumer products rulemaking and the potential impact of its fragrance-related provisions on cleaning products.
ACI and FCA will be joined by Joe Calavita and Josh Berghouse of CARB's Consumer Products Implementation Section, who will discuss CARB's rulemaking efforts in this…
June 24, 2021