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American Cleaning Institute Response to New York State Legislation on Liquid Laundry Packets
Bill Unnecessary; Companies Have Made Changes to Reduce Accident Rates
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets and Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
More than 99% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in…
American Cleaning Institute Launches the Packets Up! Challenge
Calls on Parents, Caregivers to Keep Laundry Products in Their Original Container
Urges Pinterest, Other Social Platform Users Not to Promote Unsafe Storage Trends
New research from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds nearly 13% of Americans are not storing liquid laundry packets in their original child resistant containers.
A simple search on popular social media…
Learn about PVA & Water Soluble Films Used in Dishwashing and Laundry Pods and Packets
Yes, the PVA used in detergent fully biodegrades in typical wastewater conditions.Liquid detergent packets were introduced to the North American market in 2010 and have since become an important product. They have grown in popularity because they…
PVA stands for Polyvinyl Alcohol. It is an ingredient used in many products, including medication and cleaning products. Liquid Laundry Packets (LLPs) and dishwasher packets use PVA to hold in concentrated laundry detergent liquid and be flexible and water resistant when packaged. Then, the film then becomes soluble in washing and biodegrades when it goes down the drain…
Bleach is great for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces as well as keeping clothes and linens clean and bright.Disinfecting with BleachBefore using bleach to disinfect a surface (countertop, bathtub, etc.), read the label instructions carefully. TIP: Consider using bleach after preparing raw chicken or other foods that can become dangerous if not cleaned properly.Create your bleach/water solution (per the label instructions) and let it sit on the surface for about five minutes. TIP: Bleach is…
Gov. Cuomo Urged to Work for Collaborative, Pragmatic Solution
The CEOs of associations representing the household and commercial cleaning product supply chain are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the serious consequences of legislation that could effectively take many products off store shelves across the state of New York.
The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) is aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in Long…
Packets Up! Emphasizes Safe Use of Liquid Laundry Packets
Spanish Webpage Helps Reach More Families, Provides Resources for Parents
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a Spanish version of the Packets Up! Webpage. Now in its eleventh year, the Packets Up! effort works to help reduce the number of unintended exposures to liquid laundry packets among children.
The new Packets Up webpage features a whiteboard video, safety clings, Store not Décor…