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Good Housekeeping's Discover Cleaning 2021: Cleaning is Caring Summit is a virtual event in partnership with the American Cleaning Institute designed to address the cleaning concerns of today’s time-pressed consumers and highlight the latest advancements in the world of clean. Watch the recap. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 13:00 Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:00
The president and CEO of the ACI shares with PR Week how the organization shifted gears during the pandemic and brought competitors together.
2024 was a year of accomplishments for ACI and 2025 is already off to a spectacular start with record-breaking attendance at last week's hashtagConvention.
In a LinkedIn post,  ACI President & CEO Melissa Hockstad writes that conversations within the association and with ACI’s member companies will be the catalyst for ongoing, long-term and meaningful actions on justice, equality and an end to racism.
Q: My daughter just got over a bad cold. Her favorite teddy bear was her constant companion. What's the best way clean him – and her other stuffed animals?  A: The first step is to check the tag to make sure Teddy (or any other stuffed animal) is washable. If so, put him in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase that is twisted tightly at the top and secured with a rubber band or an elastic hair tie. Launder on the delicate cycle, using cold water and a regular detergent.…
Q: I suspect that our new backyard has some poison ivy. If I wear gloves, long sleeves and long pants to protect me, how do I clean these clothes when I'm finished gardening so I don't spread the poison ivy?  A: You are right to be concerned. Poison ivy produces a resin called urushiol. This resin is the culprit that triggers allergic rash reactions in most people. When it remains on unwashed clothing, it is still active. Avoid touching your clothes with bare hands or…