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OverviewQuaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are a class of disinfectant ingredients commonly used in household, healthcare, and commercial cleaning products. They are effective against a broad range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, including viruses like SARS-CoV-2. QQuat-based disinfectants are rigorously tested, regulated, and considered safe and effective for helping protect public health wwhen used according to label directions.Key…
Director, Science Policy & Regulatory Engagement
Darius A. Stanton II is the Director of Science Policy & Regulatory Engagement at the American Cleaning Institute. In this Role, Mr. Stanton is responsible for development and management of research strategies related to the safety of cleaning product ingredients, serve as a point of contact for ACI’s chemical management and regulatory programs and help expand…
Report Says Industry Directly Supports 64,000 Jobs
Industry’s Upstream, Downstream Impact: $192 Billion Output, 756,000 Jobs
Report Available on American Cleaning Institute Website
Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2018 – The cleaning products industry has a direct impact on the U.S. economy totaling $59.1 billion, supporting 64,000 jobs and including $8.3 billion of labor compensation, according to a new report released by the…
Consumers Can Continue to Use Their Detergent Products Safely and Effectively
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association representing the cleaning products industry, issued a statement to clear up any confusion about the impact of a New York State law affecting detergent products that consumers use safely and effectively every day.
The law in question strictly limits trace…
“We’re in this for the long haul,” says CEO Melissa Hockstad
Also highlighted in “State of the Association” address: maximizing business growth, enhancing public confidence, trust in cleaning products
The American Cleaning Institute “needs to be in the driver’s seat” to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her…
ACI's 2019 Sustainability Report details a new strategy calling on the cleaning products industry to take bolder, collective action to achieve a cleaner world.
Grounded in the key aspirations we all have for our society, ACI’s sustainability strategy aims to unite industry efforts for greater impact to increase transparency, reduce emissions, value nature and contribute positively.
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BackgroundAntimicrobial ingredients are typically found in antibacterial hand soaps (hand washes) and hand sanitizers (hand rubs). Hand washes and hand rubs are over-the-counter (OTC) topical antiseptic drugs and thus are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Household antibacterial soaps containing benzalkonium chloride (BAC), benzethonium chloride (BZT), and chloroxylenol (PCMX) remain under FDA’s ongoing review to characterize the safety and effectiveness…
Q: How can I reduce microplastics in my laundry?A. Laundry does contribute to microplastic pollution. Synthetic fibers can get released in wastewater and can end up in our oceans. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your laundry’s contribution to microplastics:Look for natural fabrics. When looking for new clothing options, it can help to familiarize yourself which the names of popular synthetic materials and consider favoring fabrics that use a higher percentage of…
Former “Dirty Jobs” Television Host Will Speak at Ticketed Luncheon American Cleaning Institute Members Can Register for Event During Convention Sign UpThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced that former “Dirty Jobs” television host Mike Rowe will be the special guest speaker at the Keynote Luncheon during ACI’s 2026 Industry Convention in Orlando, FL in February.A former professional opera singer, TV host, writer, narrator, producer, actor, spokesman…
More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents
Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices
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New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19…