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What’s the science behind how cleaning products remove dirt and bacteria?Cleaning products work by leveraging chemistry and biology to break down, lift, and eliminate unwanted substances from surfaces. Most cleaning agents contain active ingredients—such as surfactants, enzymes, or disinfectants—that target specific types of dirt and microorganisms.Surfactants are molecules that reduce surface tension, allowing water to spread and penetrate grime. They surround and loosen…
Chemistry in Question is a By-Product of Manufacturing Processes, Not Intentionally Added to Detergents, Cleaning Products The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used “outdated, very limited data” to rapidly conclude that there are ‘unreasonable risks’ from 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct, according to comments submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). 1,4-Dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the workhorse…
Feb. 1 Session: Transforming Transparency: Ingredient Communication at the Next Level and 1,4 Dioxane ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL Experts from across the cleaning product supply chain will address two key industry priorities – ingredient communication and 1,4-dioxane – during the ACI Convention Issues Briefing on February 1 in Orlando, Florida. The ACI Convention – the industry’s top global business-…
American Cleaning Institute® Unveils PACKETS UP!™ Initiative to Further Educate Parents On Laundry Safety New microsite provides survey insights and educational assets for parents and parent educators WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is launching PACKETS UP!, a consumer education initiative with fashion critic and mom of two, Zanna Roberts Rassi, as part of its ongoing effort to help reduce the number of accidents related…
Experts from Dow and Clorox to Discuss Importance of Scientific CredibilityACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLExperts from Dow and Clorox will explore the importance of scientific credibility for the cleaning products industry, even though companies and policymakers often have differing views on principles, approaches and data during the Insights and Answers session at the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.“Where Science and Policy…