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Across the cleaning product supply chain, companies have increased production, adapted manufacturing lines, donated money and resources, and taken extra measures to protect their employees. Here is one such story from SC Johnson. See our full COVID-19 Impact Report for more.
When Patrick Harris, Senior Director, R&D at SC Johnson, first sent out a note asking for volunteers to make hand sanitizer for donation to first responders, health…
Q How Does Cleaning Affect Your Health? A. Personal hygiene and regular housecleaning are essential to good health and cleaning products can help. Frequent handwashing is key to preventing the spread of microorganisms (also known as microbes or germs) that cause many common illnesses. And regular cleaning of surfaces in the home removes dirt and food particles on which germs can grow.In addition, cleaning and disinfecting products that contain an…
Am I cleaning too much? Is that a thing I should be worrying about?Setting and maintaining high hygiene standards is not cleaning too much. It is an important part of defending ourselves against infections and illnesses. You want to focus on cleaning regularly at key times for health. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of product you’re using in your home, or the use of disinfectants. Whatever…
Roles and Responsibilities of Cleaning At Home
Q. If you have any cleaning disputes in your household, what are they about?
30% Messy spaces
23% Dishes
21% Frequency of cleaning
19% Thoroughness of cleaning
12% Laundry
1% Other
30% I don’t have disputes regarding cleaning in my home
Q. Who is responsible for the majority of the household cleaning.
82% of women responded 'me'
54% of men responded 'me'
Q. Since the pandemic, how do you view cleaning,…
Laundry Safety Alerts & IconsEducation is the key to injury prevention and ACI is working with a variety of organizations who are helping echo our safety messages. You may have noticed that some retailers are posting information near single-load liquid laundry packets on the shelves of your favorite stores to help raise consumer awareness of the safe use of these products. This information is important and should not be ignored when shopping and using these …
I’ve heard enzymatic cleaners can be helpful for removing stains. What are the best tips for using cleaning products with enzymes effectively? Enzymatic cleaners are gaining popularity for their ability to tackle tough stains using the power of enzyme proteins. Through biological processes, enzymes break down organic stains and residues, making them effective for removing pet accidents, food spills and more. Identify the right cleaner for the job: Not all…
The Environmental Protection Agency should focus its regulatory attention on intended uses of chemicals it assesses, rather than trace amounts of materials not intentionally added to products. In comments submitted to EPA, ACI specifically addressed the chemical 1,4 dioxane, which the EPA has admitted that it’s "unlikely that 1,4-dioxane is intentionally used in formulations of currently available commercial and consumer products." ACI agrees with…
Can’t-Miss Panel Highlights Commercial Advances in Cleaning Product Supply Chain
Speaker Application Deadline for ACI Member Companies: Dec. 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. – November 8, 2017 – Innovative products and chemistries within the cleaning product supply chain will be highlighted at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
The Convention, which takes place January 29-February 3, 2018, at the Grande Lakes Orlando in…