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Our second annual summit with Good Housekeeping shared the benefits of getting kids involved in chores, tips for reducing your carbon footprint when cleaning and how cleaning is a way we show we care.
Q. Is it safe to use empty containers of laundry detergents and other cleaning products for arts and crafts projects now that it’s too cold for my kids to play outside?
A. Cleaning product containers are not toys. We encourage parents and teachers to keep cleaning products out of reach of children and pets. So, using cleaning product containers for crafts could send a mixed message to children.
Check back for upcoming 2018 ACI webinars!
Webinars you may have missed:
Home Clean Home for the Current You, Just in Time for the Holidays
Germ Reduction at Home: Cleaning, Santiizing and Disinfecting
Germ Reduction and Disease Prevention in Schools: Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP
Sustainable Living: Cold Water Saves Initiative
Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home
Advancing the…
Routine appliance maintenance can save homeowners money on energy bills and repairs
ACI provides resources for cleaning and maintenance best practices for home appliances
Statistics Recap Here
More than one-third of Americans (36%) are not familiar with manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining their home appliances, such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, or washers and dryers, according to findings released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
This suggests millions of…
ACI Members Highlight New Chemistries and Products at Capitol Hill ReceptionAdvocates Lobby to Improve TSCA Review Process, Retain Safer Choice at EPAThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) led two events May 20-21 for member companies to engage congressional offices about the importance of delivering innovative products and chemistries.More than one hundred people attended the Congressional Chemistry Caucus Reception, “Innovative Chemistries for a Cleaner America,” in the Rayburn House Office…
Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out.Although today's centrally heated homes don't…
Clean water is a critical element of cleaning.
The vast majority of water on Earth’s surface, over 96%, is saline water in the oceans (USGS). Which means, even though water is plentiful there are limited resources of fresh water to relay on. Beyond cleaning, we also need water to drink and to grow food. The average household may use 88,000 gallons of water per year (REU2016). Within your home, faucets and clothes washers make up a significant portion of…
Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?
A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most canvas and nylon…
American Cleaning Institute Showcases Manufacturers Increasing Production, Altering Production Lines, Donating to Those in Need
A new video produced by the American Cleaning Institute profiles how its member companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain contributed in numerous ways to help battle against the spread of COVID-19.
“Week after week, we continue to see examples of the amazing contributions of ACI member companies, be it through round-the-clock production of essential…