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Q. Is it safe to use empty containers of laundry detergents and other cleaning products for arts and crafts projects now that it’s too cold for my kids to play outside?
A. Cleaning product containers are not toys. We encourage parents and teachers to keep cleaning products out of reach of children and pets. So, using cleaning product containers for crafts could send a mixed message to children.
No matter the type of product you are using (soap or detergent), good cleaning takes a lot of energy. Three different kinds to be exact:
Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent
Mechanical energy, provided by a machine or by hand
Thermal energy, provided by heating water Let’s look at how all these elements work together.
Assume we have a great, big, oily, greasy stain on one of our favorite shirts. Water alone is not enough to remove the stain and get our shirt clean…
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 platforms, like…
What Are Laundry Pods and Dishwasher Pods?Laundry pods and dishwasher pods (also known as liquid detergent packets, packs, tabs or capsules) are a breakthrough in effective, easy cleaning. Backed by decades of scientific research and cutting-edge technology, these all-in-one pods contain a precise combination of key cleaning ingredients to deliver an effortless, reliable wash to your clothing or dishes, every time. …
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…
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 Compliance With New ASTM Safety…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
Note: This case study was originally conducted in 2021. As of 2024, Novozymes is now Novonesis.
Novozymes is combating climate change by cutting its own greenhouse gas emissions…
New Resource Shows Legislators and Staffers Best Practices for Dealing with Common Spills and StainsIn recognition of National Laundry Day April 15, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, shared a newly developed resource with congressional offices.The Capitol Hill Stain Guide offers quick, science-based tips for addressing common office stains, from coffee to ink and food spills, designed for easy reference…