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Frequently cleaning your hands can slow the spread of germs. Alcohol based hand sanitizers or gels or antibacterial wipes are useful alternatives if soap and water are not available (for example, when traveling in the car or taxi on the way to a business meeting, before eating an in-flight meal or snack, outdoor work settings, etc.) When Soap & Water are not Available - Use Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes Use one or two squirts or pumps of the product. Rub hands…
Image used with permission: Ramona Lynam These special-occasion items should be hand washed to preserve their finishes: Crystal Decorated glassware Hand-painted ceramics or stoneware Milk glass Pewter Silver Items with precious metal (such as gold or platinum trim) HOW When washing by hand, follow these easy instructions: 1. Use clean, hot water and liquid dish soap. 2. Start with lightly soiled items, followed by plates, serving dishes, and finally any remaining…
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…
To minimize your chances of getting the flu from sick co-workers, students or fellow commuters, make sure you practice proper handwashing habits. While you can't control every germ in your environment, there are actions you can take to help keep you and your family from getting sick. Be particularly vigilant during the fall and winter months, when colds and flu are at their peak. Here are some important steps: Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread…
Packets Up! Enfatiza el Uso Seguro de los Paquetes de Detergente Líquido para Lavar Ropa La Página Web en Español Ayuda a Llegar a Más Familias y Proporciona Recursos para los Padres El American Cleaning Institute (Instituto Americano de Limpieza, ACI por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó una versión en español de la página web Packets Up! Ahora en su undécimo año, la iniciativa Packets Up! trabaja para ayudar a reducir la cantidad de exposiciones no deseadas a paquetes de…
There are two key strategies you can try for getting your children on board with chores. Keep it simple … and challenge them to be part of the solution. Start by creating a Chore Chart in a central location. Try a chalkboard, bulletin board, or basic sheet of paper set up in a grid: columns for days of week, and rows for family members. Scratch paper with pushpins or reusable Post-its®sticky-notes are great tools – involve the kids by having them write one chore per slip of…
This free webinar will be hosted the ACI and the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS). The event features Kathleen Stanton, ACI Associate Vice President of Technical & International Affairs and fellow co-authors of the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents paper, “Precise Measurement of 1,4-Dioxane Concentration in Cleaning Products: A Review of the Current State-of-the-Art,”. The presentation will outline the group’s research on methodologies used to quantify 1,…
In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it is necessary to strive for a vibrant and sustainable future. To ACI, a vibrant future is one with: Healthy People Cleaning products help people lead healthier lives Flourishing Planet Nature is valued and all Earth’s inhabitants flourish…
Check back for upcoming 2018 ACI webinars!   Webinars you may have missed: Home Clean Home for the Current You, Just in Time for the Holidays Germ Reduction at Home: Cleaning, Santiizing and Disinfecting Germ Reduction and Disease Prevention in Schools: Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP Sustainable Living: Cold Water Saves Initiative Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home Advancing the Science Webinar…
Q. I grab the dish liquid instead of the dishwasher detergent and now have more suds that I bargained for. What do I do?A. It happens to best of us. Here are your best next steps for cleaning up:If you catch this mistake before running the dishwasher, remove the dish liquid from the dispenser by wiping it out with a dry paper towel. You may need to follow up with a damp towel to remove any excess soap residue.If you have run the dishwasher and now have lots of suds, the…