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Dr. Larry Berger, a long-time member of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Board of Directors and recently retired Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Ecolab Inc., has been named the 2026 recipient of ACI’s Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award.The award recognizes Dr. Berger’s many years of outstanding service to ACI and the cleaning products industry. He served on ACI’s Board of Directors since 2008, including several years…
'Cold Facts, Fast Cash’ Game Show Highlights Power of Cold Washing
Earth Week is April 16 to Earth Day, April 22
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched the ‘Cold Facts, Fast Cash’ game show as part of the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing.
This week marks Earth Week, which is a great time to remind consumers of all the benefits of washing some of our clothes in…
Help share the message about the imporance of good handwashing behavior. Click the images below to download and print copies of the Have U Washed posters and brochures.
Think About It
When you...
Borrow a pencil
Reach for a doorknob
Use a computer keyboard or mouse
Talk on a phone or cell phone
Shake hands, bump fists or high-five
Handle a football, basketball, baseball bat or barbell
Did the people who touched those items before you have clean…
ACI is actively engaged at all levels of the public policy process in an effort to support the sustainability of the cleaning products industry through science-based advocacy. This includes work to ensure sustainable chemical management policies, including the use of risk-based approaches in governmental and private sector programs, in order to minimize unjustified or excessive constraints on product innovation and formulation.ACI members can get further…
Healthy Schools, Healthy People is a joint initiative of the American Cleaning Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This program seeks to improve hand hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of infectious disease and reduce related absenteeism.
From 2003 until 2018, the initiative included a national award program.
Previous Award Recipients…
American Cleaning Institute 2011 Parents’ & Kids’ Handwashing Attitudes & Behaviors Study Findings
The following questions were asked of 521 parents of children 8-17 years old and 512 children 8-17 years old. Children were not those of parents surveyed. The online survey was conducted by Russell Research between September 7-13, 2011, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute.
Children’s Survey Highlights:
Which of the following are reasons…
This is a Healthy Schools, Healthy People webinar.
This presentation will provide an overview of CDC’s new online training for educators, administrators, and supporting personnel in K-12 schools and early care and education (ECE) settings.
Thu, 08/04/2022 - 15:00
Thu, 08/04/2022 - 16:00
New research shows more than half of Americans (52%) prioritize safety when it comes to storing cleaning productsIn the same survey, more than 50% of Americans say they plan to, would consider or already store laundry products in decorative jars or clear containersImportant reminders ahead of National Poison Prevention WeekAmericans are conflicted when it comes to storing their cleaning products. New research from the American Cleaning…
Annual charity event supports global hygiene and community health initiatives as ACI marks a century of industry leadership and impactAs part of its 100th anniversary celebration in 2026, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its 2026 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. In recognition of this centennial milestone, ACI members collectively donated $100,000 to advance access to hygiene, health and…