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Q. After seeing the effect of plastic straws on ocean life, I made a point to get a metal straw and have been keeping it in my purse. But how do I keep it clean? Metal straws, like utensils, can be a great way to reduce the need for single-use plastic. It should be washed after each use, even if you were just drinking water. If you're on the go, you can rinse it with hot water, towel it off, and tuck it back in your purse. Once home, clean with hot water…
Cleaning Products L. Posthuma, C. Brown, D. de Zwart, J. Diamond, S. D. Dyer, M. Hamer, C. M. Holmes, S. Marshall, G. A. Burton Jr. 2018
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. 
Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, is featured in Forbes Magazine August 2022 Washington DC print edition. The article highlights both Melissa’s and ACI’s leadership within the U.S. cleaning products industry.
Do you know how to properly dispose of your cleaning products after you’re done using them? Our guide will help point you in the right direction.
Do the Dishes Every Day Help kids think of "doing the dishes" as a daily routine. Cleaning up every night makes for a brighter morning … makes the work easier, as it prevents additional "stuck-on messes" to be scrubbed, and even helps reduce bugs and other pests in the kitchen! SAFETY TIP:  Be extra careful when handling kitchen knives! Don’t pile them in the sink; instead, wash them one by one and immediately place them handle-up in the drying rack (or…
Former CEO Ernie Rosenberg Receives ACI Chairman’s AwardOrlando, Florida – January 31, 2018 – Ernie Rosenberg, who served as the American Cleaning Institute’s President & CEO for 17 years, is the recipient of the special ACI Chairman’s Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership of the association for the cleaning product supply chain.He was honored during the 2018 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.Joining what was then known as The Soap and Detergent…
Cleaning Products Robinson, Michael K., Francis H. Kruszewski, Jenan Al-Atrash, Mark E. Blazka, Ralph Gingell, Fred A. Heitfeld, David Mallon, Neil K. Snyder, Judith E. Swanson and Phillip L. Casterton 2005