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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% of respondents reported prioritizing doing laundry…
Download our Safety Poster: Laundry Packets Are for Cleaning Clothes, Not Playing In response to the disturbing trend on the Internet that has been irresponsibly encouraging people to eat or bite into liquid laundry packets, ACI is reminding everyone that liquid laundry packets are only for use in washing machines to clean clothes. Liquid laundry packets are not a toy and should not be used in pranks. Younger children could mimic this irresponsible behavior seen on the Internet and…
Q: I unpacked my tent to get ready for the camping season, and found there was mold growing in the folds. How do I clean it without ruining the water-resistant properties? A: If possible, start by contacting the tent manufacturer for specific directions. If this isn't possible, wait for a warm, sunny day and then set up your tent in a shady location. Shake or brush off dirt and any other debris that can be easily removed. Fill a bucket with warm water, add a few squirts of…
What do cleaning ingredients do? The industry is committed to helping you understand what ingredients are in your cleaning products and why they are there so that you can make informed buying decisions. These ingredient function definitions have been developed through validated consumer research to provide standardized industry language that helps demystify the ingredient list and empower consumer understanding.table { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse…
Stains happen. Despite taking precautions, stains can happen. ACI has two new videos with simple steps for removing pine sap and chocolate stains from your clothes! If you have ever had clothes come in contact with pine sap, you know how difficult it is to remove the stain. Click here to watch a short video to learn how you can easily remove it. With spring right around the corner and the chocolate Easter bunny making an appearance in children’s Easter baskets, …