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Newly launched cleaning landing page on FamilyDoctor.orgAs Mother’s Day and Father’s Day near, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has launched new tools to help new parents clean safely and effectively. The new dedicated landing page was developed in partnership with the American Academy of Family Physicians and lives on their patient website, FamilyDoctor.org. The page features essential cleaning resources aimed at empowering families with…
New Cleaning for Health Initiative, underscores the importance of safeguarding health & promoting wellbeingSurvey shows Americans recognize the connection between cleaning and healthLearn more about the new Levels of Clean GuideThe American Cleaning Institute launched its new Cleaning for Health initiative, aimed at empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to put into practice smart, targeted…
Dishwashing is necessary to keep a kitchen clean and plates and silverware safe to use. While some pans and platters need to be washed by hand, the automatic dishwasher has made it much easier to complete this task. Whether it’s time to wash a sink full of dishes or just a few items, our fact sheet and expert advice will help you get the job done.
You will want to use a dishwashing detergent with effective cleaning performance regardless of the brand…
If you take public transportation, this is a place where germs can spread quickly, especially during cold and flu season. Washing your hands before and after your commute can help.
If you bike to work, be sure to wash any grease off your hands when you get to work. If you’ve gotten grease on your clothes, take care of the stain until you have a chance to go home and do laundry (always following the fabric care label). Dab a very small amount of liquid hand soap on the spot with your finger tip…
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…
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Through detailed cleaning product ingredient nomenclature and ingredient function analysis, consumer research and stakeholder engagement, ACI's Future Leaders have focused their work on how the industry can get ahead of ingredient communication issues collectively. Learn more about this work, its potential impact on the industry and closing the gap between ingredient communication and consumer understanding…
Life's messy. Have a stain you're not sure how to get out?
How to remove stains from clothes:Deal with it as early as possible. The less time a stain has to soak in, the easier it will be to remove, although there are ways to remove old stains out of clothes as well.Pre-treat with a stain remover, then let it soak in.Launder according to the fabric care instructions. Regular stains should come…
Handwashing
Q. How important, if at all, do you find frequent handwashing when it comes to preventing the spread of illness in your home?
66% said very important
27% said somewhat important
6% said not very important
1% said not at all important
93% Important (net)
7% Not important (net)
Appliance Maintenance
Q. How familiar, if at all, are you with the manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining your home appliances, such as your refrigerator, HVAC, or…