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Q. Are there anything other than intentionally added ingredients in cleaning products?A. Yes. Cleaning products primarily contain intentionally added ingredients that help them clean effectively, such as surfactants, builders, solvents, enzymes, preservatives, fragrances, and other functional ingredients. In some cases, cleaning products may also contain extremely small amounts of substances…
Getting into a home cleaning routine can make maintaining a tidy living space easier.Daily Home Cleaning TasksClean high-touch surfaces and do a quick sweep of high-traffic areas.Do laundry (if needed)Wipe kitchen counters and tables after meals and run the dishwasher.Put away clutter and spot clean.Weekly Home Cleaning TasksVacuum or mop floors in all rooms.Dust surfaces, including shelves and furniture.Clean bathrooms: wipe sinks, counters,…
ACI Member Recognized at 2025 Annual Meeting & Industry ConventionEcolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, is the recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2025 Sustainability Spotlight Award. Ecolab’s ReadyDose™ tablet-based cleaning program drastically reduces plastic and cardboard waste, saves energy and water, reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supports worker safety.This…
General Zhen Wanga, Dan Dinha, W. Casan Scott, E. Spencer Williams, Michael Ciarlo, Paul DeLeo, Bryan W. Brooks 2019
Bleach is great for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces as well as keeping clothes and linens clean and bright.Disinfecting with BleachBefore using bleach to disinfect a surface (countertop, bathtub, etc.), read the label instructions carefully. TIP: Consider using bleach after preparing raw chicken or other foods that can become dangerous if not cleaned properly.Create your bleach/water solution (per the label instructions) and let it sit on the surface for about five minutes. TIP: Bleach is…
Top Global Business-to-Business Meeting for the Cleaning Product Supply Chain Set for January 31-February 5, 2022 in Orlando, Florida American Cleaning Institute Will Bring Together Supply Chain Executives from Around the Globe – In-Person! Two words describe the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention: “It’s on!” Registration for the global cleaning product supply chain’s top business-…
Q. What changes, if any, have you made to your hand hygiene practices since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak? 78% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 58% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 46% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products have you used more of since…
BackgroundGrowing State Action on Packaging Waste through Extended Producer ResponsibilityExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs are gaining traction across the country as states address packaging waste and plastic pollution. The central principle of EPR is to place responsibility for the full lifecycle of product packaging on producers.State proposals commonly include elements such as needs assessments, source reduction mandates, statutory rates and dates for reducing packaging weight…
One of the key components of an innovative workforce is a diverse and inclusive team. That’s why we’re celebrating the vital role of diversity in innovation for #STEMDay!