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Shopping for clothes at secondhand stores also comes with some uncertainty, like questions surrounding the last time an item was laundered, the possibility of leftover germs and mystery stains. We’re sharing tips on cleaning thrifted and vintage clothing. 
How to Wash Dishes By Hand:Prep - scrape off foodFill - get some clean, hot, soapy waterWash - scrub them, under the waterRinse - wash off all suds and residueDry - air dry or towel dryThere are two common ways to hand wash dishes: by "diluting" dish detergent in a sink or dishpan filled with water, or by squirting detergent directly onto a sponge or the dirty dish (called the "neat" method). Whichever dishwashing method you choose…
April is Financial Awareness Month and there are small things you can do every day to save money on cleaning. 
I can’t decide if I want to get a scented product or a fragrance-free one. What are the pros and cons of each?When choosing a detergent or cleaning product, think about how the product makes you feel about your cleaning routine. Scent is an important factor—some people enjoy a pleasant fragrance, while others prefer products without any scent. Using a cleaning product with a scent you love can make the experience more…
Am I cleaning too much? Is that a thing I should be worrying about?Setting and maintaining high hygiene standards is not cleaning too much. It is an important part of defending ourselves against infections and illnesses. You want to focus on cleaning regularly at key times for health. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of…
The ACI Communications Team is a finalist for PR Team of the Year ACI’s Packets Up! initiative is a finalist in two categories The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is a finalist in three 2025 PR Daily Awards categories. The ACI Communications Team is recognized as a finalist for PR Team of the Year. ACI’s Packets Up! campaign is honored as a finalist in both the Influencer Campaign and Public Health or Safety Campaign categories.The ACI Communications Team includes…
Learn about the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and parents. This discussion took place as part of a PTA Learning Lab. It was moderated by Brian Sansoni, Senior Vice President of Communication, Outreach & Membership at the American Cleaning Institute of…
ACI Announces the "Home Safety: When Safety Comes First, You Last" Program, the 2016 Recipient of the Clean and Healthy Families & Communities Award Award Recipients Congratulations to team lead, Rachel Hubbard, and team members, Sylvia Davis, Mitzi Parker, Suzanne Williams, Roxie Price, Kayla Craft and Andrea Scarrow, all educators from Georgia with Southwest District…
Litchfield Middle School Students Promote Lifelong Lessons on Handwashing and Hygiene  "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Minnesota FCCLA Chapter Teaches 500 Children about Hand Hygiene and the Benefits of Cleaning Products  A group of Minnesota middle-schoolers knows a thing or two about teaching the meaning of…
What’s Moving the Needle in the Cleaning Product Supply Chain? Find Out at the 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL Are you interested in innovations that will move the needle in the cleaning product supply chain? Join us during the Innovation Showcase at the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. The Showcase will take place February 2 during ACI’s Convention Week, January…