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Wash These Pieces by Hand While your "everyday" dishes and glassware are probably dishwasher-friendly, that may not be the case for the fine silver, china and crystal that grace your holiday table. Much as the harried hostess would love to throw everything in the dishwasher and get that cleanup over with, the truth is that some things are better suited to dishwashing by hand. This is because the force and heat of the water – and even the detergent – can damage…
Experts believe the virus spreads mainly via coughs or sneezes, the same way flu spreads. Everyday preventive actions like hand washing help slow the spread of respiratory illness. Learn more from the CDC.
While the weather outside may be frightful during the winter months, by doing a few simple things, you can be sure your health stays delightful. Germs that spread cold and flu can be passed to you, your kids, and others through contact as trivial as opening a door or grabbing your phone.
Join us for a webinar focusing on keeping students safe and healthy throughout back-to-school season. Hosted by ACI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this event covers everything from hand hygiene to backpack essentials. Watch on demand here. Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:00 Wed, 08/02/2023 - 15:00
ACI President and CEO, Melissa Hockstad received a standing ovation during the Salute to Association Excellence event on March 17, having been named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. In addition, ACI was recognized with a gold award for social media during the TRENDY award presentation. Photos by Charles Fazio
To help you out, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts of hand washing clothes.
Water is a basic component of many cleaning tasks. But some attributes, such as mineral content, salt water and temperature can affect cleaning power. 
A lot goes into choosing the right detergent or cleaning product for your life. At the end of the day, everyone wants a product that makes them feel good about how they are cleaning.
The American Cleaning Institute will be hosting the 2017 Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP National Awards Ceremony at the ACI offices on May 17, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ACI Members and stakeholders will have the opportunity to hear from the Litchfield High School FCCLA Chapter about their "Healthy Holidays" campaign that earned the national award. The awards ceremony will also include a video presentation from the Centers for…