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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 and soap, using a thin bottle…
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. 

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ACI's 2019 Sustainability Report details a new strategy calling on the cleaning products industry to take bolder, collective action to achieve a cleaner world.
Cleaning Products Sedlak, Richard I. 1996
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We’re doing a rundown of some of TikTok’s cleaning trends, from the great ideas to the downright dangerous.
Cleaning supplies are important to have on hand during natural disasters – whether you are staying at home or heading for higher ground.
American Cleaning Institute Members Engaged in Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Research Efforts to Meet FDA Data Requests on Topical Antiseptic Ingredients “Free Rider” Companies Not Engaged in Research Efforts Benefit Off the Backs of Those Investing in Science ACI Also Calls for Increased Transparency in FDA Review Policies As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) kicks off efforts that will determine user fees that fund the Agency’s review of nonprescription drugs,…
The transition from soaps to detergents during World War II addressed immediate wartime needs and set the stage for the diverse range of cleaning products we rely on today.Discover the story!