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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…
July 22, 2021
The Ingredient Naming Translator was generated in order to clarify the various naming conventions that can apply to a single cleaning product ingredient, so that any user of a cleaning product can access information about the ingredient they are interested in.  Please note that the Translator was developed as a comprehensive cross reference of ingredient names encountered during the Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative. As such, the…
January 29, 2019
ACI members can receive a 15% registration discount at Cleaning Products US. Contact ACI’s Membership Office for details.  Register for the event on the conference website. Session topics include:  Consumer Trends that Impact the Cleaning Industry Sustainable Innovations Right Around the Corner Creating Cleaning as a Lifestyle Change Dust Up: Furniture, Floor and Air Quality Strengthening Links in Our Supply Chain The…
August 24, 2022
Our 2017 Sustainability Report showcases the steps the cleaning product supply chain is taking to address the industry’s core material issues. By weaving these critical issues into the fabric of our sustainability strategy and reflecting honestly on our progress to date, we hope to set the stage for leadership into the future. Download the Report ACI Member Companies: Demonstrating Sustainability ACI member companies are committed to increasing sustainability and…
February 4, 2019
ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the industry. Science Our scientific and research programs contribute to the tools, data and insight ACI…
December 6, 2018
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
June 24, 2021
ACI supports policy and innovation initiatives that create packaging and products consistent with our principles: Sustainability: ACI’s advocacy will reflect ACI’s Principles of Sustainability via the promotion and support of the sustainability goals recognized by the ACI Board of Directors.   Human Health and Quality of Life: ACI expects cleaning product packaging to protect the health and safety of consumers and to allow for the safe transport, storage, and…
February 8, 2019
I’ve read some headlines that say laundry detergents are being banned because of an ingredient called 1,4-dioxane. What’s this all about? There has been some misleading news coverage reporting on the potential impacts of a law that went into effect in New York State on detergents that consumers use safely and effectively every day. What is this law about? New York State enacted a law in 2019 requiring extremely low levels of 1,4-dioxane in detergents, cleaning
January 27, 2023
Dishwashers are great time savers. To keep you and your family safe the American Cleaning Institute offers a dozen tips for dishwasher safety: Place sharp items, like knives, with points down in the utensil basket. Carefully place glassware to prevent breaking/chipping. Make sure they can’t rattle against each other when the dishes and glasses are sprayed with the water or when you slide the rack in or out. Avoid overloading. Crowing glasses and plates can cause them to chip…
December 6, 2018
ACI members can watch this event on demand. Through detailed cleaning product ingredient nomenclature and ingredient function analysis, consumer research and stakeholder engagement, ACI's Future Leaders have focused their work on how the industry can get ahead of ingredient communication issues collectively. Learn more about this work, its potential impact on the industry and closing the gap between ingredient communication and consumer understanding.…
August 23, 2021