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Whether your grill is the centerpiece of an outdoor kitchen or a small hibachi, a clean grill just works better. With a few tools and a little work, you’ll be ready to barbeque again. It’s always helpful to check the owner's manual for specific instructions on cleaning your grill.  After Each Use The key to a clean grill is to be diligent about cleaning it immediately after each use, rather than waiting until you’re ready to start cooking.…
This meeting provides an opportunity for industry leaders to network as they discuss core legislative, regulatory, international, sustainability and outreach issues in the cleaning products arena.  There is no registration fee for the meeting; however, registration is required. All members participating in a committee meeting must register using their ACI Members Only Website (MOW) account.  In addition, you'll get updates on the…
This is a members only webinar. Introducing a new tool to support companies to assess feedstock sustainability impacts in cleaning ingredients. Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:00 Wed, 10/18/2023 - 14:00
Longtime Industry Researcher and Scientist Honored at 91st American Cleaning Institute Convention Recognized as "Strong Leader and Champion" for ACI Washington, D.C. – January 26, 2017 – Dale Steichen, a recognized cleaning products industry researcher and scientist for more than three decades, is the 2017 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. The…
This meeting provides an opportunity for industry leaders to network as they discuss core legislative, regulatory, international, sustainability and outreach issues in the cleaning products arena.  There is no registration fee for the meeting; however, registration is required. All members participating in a committee meeting must register using their ACI Members Only Website (MOW) account.  In addition, you'll get updates on the…
You teach them to read. You teach them to look both ways before crossing the street … and to be kind to others, and to brush their teeth before bed. But have you taught your kids how to do the dishes? Cleaning up after oneself is an important life skill – something that every child should learn, not just to endear themselves to future roommates or spouses, but to feel like a contributing member of the family unit. Children may grumble at first, but ultimately…
Q: We had a real tree for Christmas but now I am finding tree sap everywhere! What is the best way to clean mittens, coats and my carpet?  A: Rubbing alcohol can remove sap from washable clothing, knit gloves, and rugs, because it acts as a solvent. For clothes, even a down coat, saturate the area with alcohol, let sit for a minute, then launder in warm water with regular detergent. Heat sets stains, so be sure all the sap is gone before using the dryer. Repeat the process if any…
Treat and wash stains promptly! Holiday entertaining is fraught with potential disasters. But a cool head and the right products will keep a mini-crisis from becoming a major problem. Here are some quick and easy remedies from the American Cleaning Institute: Stains Turkey, gravy, butter, and salad dressing (oil-based stains): Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Cranberry sauce, apple cider, and…