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41% of Survey Respondents Wash Their Clothes in Hot Water Instead of Cold Despite it Costing an Extra $200 Each YearApril 15 is not just Tax Day, but it’s also National Laundry Day. It is the perfect opportunity to reflect on our laundry habits, especially since 80% of Americans prefer cleaning to doing their taxes, according to the American Cleaning Institute.Why is laundry important? In our latest survey conducted by Wakefield Research - 47%…
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: FAQ on Common Disinfectant Ingredients Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), in partnership with the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), launched a new webpage geared towards better understanding common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds, also referred to as QACs or quats. Quats are a group of chemicals that are often found as the…
Trade Group Calls For Targeted Improvements To Modernize Chemical Safety Law And Strengthen U.S. Supply ChainThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) continued to advocate for targeted changes and modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as part of the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Thursday.ACI, the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, submitted a letter to the Chairs of the Subcommittee in advance of the hearing on the Environment Chemicals…
Minnesota Students Promote "Soap, Scrub, Sing, Rinse, and Dry" Handwashing Theme  "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by American Cleaning Institute, CDC Litchfield, Minnesota high school students who used holiday-themed messages to hammer home the importance of hand hygiene are the recipients of the 2017 "Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It’s a SNAP" National Award. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP (School…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned website for the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing. Originally launched in 2016, Cold Water Saves aims at increasing the number of laundry loads that are done on cold as compared to hot, since 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water. With today’s laundry technologies, both in…
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,…
Are cleaning products safe? OverviewBy following label instructions and recommended safety practices, families can confidently and safely use cleaning products in their homes and communities.Modern cleaning products undergo scientific testing and are subject to regulatory oversight, helping to substantiate their safety when used as directed. In fact, proper usage of cleaning products can promote wellness by…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) praised steps taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow consumers to more easily access information about ingredients in antimicrobial pesticide products, such as disinfectants. EPA announced that “consumers will be able to view inert ingredients for certain products by following a QR code or website link included on a product’s label. An inert ingredient is any substance other than an active ingredient…