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New Research Shows Nearly 800,000 Posts Promoting Laundry Packets Storage Outside Original Containers Over Four-Year Period Practice Puts Americans at Risk for Unintentional Poisonings, says American Cleaning Institute More than half of parents are not making safe decisions when storing cleaning products Read more about creating an organized, functional and safe laundry room Learn more about the research and survey Unsafe storage of liquid laundry packets was portrayed nearly 800,000…
2026-2030 Annual Conventions will take place at Orlando World Center Marriott The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announced that the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida will be the location for its 2026-2030 Conventions. The 2023 ACI Convention had record attendance, with more than 1100 registrants. “To accommodate increased attendance and growing demand for business meeting…
Social media landscape audit of liquid laundry packets from 2019 – 2022: There have been over 3.2M mentions related to liquid laundry packets. Of the 3.2M mentions, 798.7k posts about liquid laundry packets mentioned un-safe storage practices 465.5k of posts included images of un-safe storage practices Only 63.5k (8%) posts made the connection between laundry room storage practices and child safety Distribution of the 798.7k un-safe storage posts about liquid laundry packets…
What is 1,4-dioxane?1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the workhorse ingredients) contained in cleaning products and detergents. It is not an intentionally added ingredient, present at very low, trace levels.Why is 1,4-dioxane in cleaning products? 1,4-dioxane is an unintended byproduct of manufacturing. It is not an ingredient and not intentionally added.Is 1,4-dioxane in cleaning products harmful?No. According to a 2020 determination by the U.…
Cleaning Product Supply Chain Experts Discuss Industry Trends Jan. 31 Panelists Include Representatives from ECOLAB, NAM and PAC ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL Policy experts from across the cleaning product supply chain will address global policy perspectives during the ACI Convention Issues Briefing January 31 in Orlando, Florida. The ACI Convention – the industry’s top global business-to-business event – takes place January 29-February 2, 2024, at…
ACI President and CEO, Melissa Hockstad received a standing ovation during the Salute to Association Excellence event on March 17, having been named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. In addition, ACI was recognized with a gold award for social media during the TRENDY award presentation. Photos by Charles Fazio
Honored by Association TRENDS, CEO Update for “Making a Vital Contribution to the Leadership of a Well-Recognized Association” Melissa Hockstad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. The annual honor recognizes a CEO who “currently makes a vital contribution to the leadership of a well-recognized association, who has an impact…
Duck race enthusiasts flock each year to Marriott’s Lazy River for the Charity Duck Race, sponsored by Shell Chemical LP. Decorated ducks "swim" down the Lazy River towards the finish line with their cheer squad on the sidelines, raising money for the WASH Foundation. Purchase a Duck…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will showcase how the cleaning product supply chain is contributing to a more sustainable planet during the 12th World Surfactant Congress and Business Convention (CESIO), June 5-7 in Rome, Italy. The theme for CESIO 2023 is “Surfactants – High Performance Solutions for a Better World”. On June 6, Kathleen Stanton, ACI Associate Vice President, Technical & International Affairs, will chair a Safety and Regulatory Affairs session, “Framework for…
If you are a reporter and are interested in arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact:Brian SansoniSenior Vice President, Communications, Outreach & Membership(202) [email protected]   Jessica EkAssociate Vice President, Strategic Communications(202) [email protected]   Kristin DiNicolantonioSenior Director, Stakeholder Communications(202) 662-2526kristind…