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To help you out, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts of hand washing clothes.
Shopping for clothes at secondhand stores also comes with some uncertainty, like questions surrounding the last time an item was laundered, the possibility of leftover germs and mystery stains. We’re sharing tips on cleaning thrifted and vintage clothing. 
Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’re welcoming another baby into your home, it’s important to wash your baby’s clothes properly. Check out our tips.
If you find that your lipstick has accidentally gotten on your clothes, don’t worry! We have tips to help you remove lipstick – and other makeup – stains from your clothes.
2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Laundry: 77% of People Frequently Read Tag Instructions Before Washing Clothes 52% Tend to Wash Clothes in Cold Water Laundry is America’s favorite cleaning task, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2019 National Cleaning Survey. Nearly a quarter of respondents to the survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ACI, picked laundry as the cleaning task they enjoyed doing most. Other…
From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best. From polyester and nylon to spandex and acrylic, these materials are used in everything from clothing and upholstery to bedding and curtains. Here’s how to keep them looking their best.
Half of U.S. households complete four or more loads of laundry each weekMost Americans sort their clothes before washing, a crucial step for preserving garment qualityACI has released an updated guide on using laundry softeners and enhancersTo mark National Laundry Day – April 15 – the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled new survey findings that shed light on how U.S. households approach laundry. From frequency of washes to preferred products, Americans continue to adapt…
41% of Survey Respondents Wash Their Clothes in Hot Water Instead of Cold Despite it Costing an Extra $200 Each YearApril 15 is not just Tax Day, but it’s also National Laundry Day. It is the perfect opportunity to reflect on our laundry habits, especially since 80% of Americans prefer cleaning to doing their taxes, according to the American Cleaning Institute.Why is laundry important? In our latest survey conducted by Wakefield Research - 47% of respondents reported…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned website for the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing. Originally launched in 2016, Cold Water Saves aims at increasing the number of laundry loads that are done on cold as compared to hot, since 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water. With today’s laundry technologies, both in detergents and…
Download our Safety Poster: Laundry Packets Are for Cleaning Clothes, Not Playing In response to the disturbing trend on the Internet that has been irresponsibly encouraging people to eat or bite into liquid laundry packets, ACI is reminding everyone that liquid laundry packets are only for use in washing machines to clean clothes. Liquid laundry packets are not a toy and should not be used in pranks. Younger children could mimic this irresponsible…