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The use of the terms "natural" and "synthetic" to describe cleaning products has led to some confusion among consumers. The best advice is to avoid making assumptions about safety or performance based on a "natural" label alone.
What do the terms "synthetic" and "natural" really mean…
In our "oh-so-busy" world, holiday entertaining is often a communal affair, with friends and relatives contributing to the feast.
But bringing a dish to share can be an unintentional invitation to unwanted guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. To be sure these party crashers don't make it through the door, here are some tips for traveling safely with prepared foods.
Prepare with Care
Safe food travel starts with safe food preparation.…
Understand the language of soaps and detergents.
ALCOHOL: A class of organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups. The alcohols used in light duty and liquid laundry detergents are isopropanol or ethanol (ethyl alcohol). These alcohols are used at low levels in liquid detergent formulations to control viscosity, to act as a solvent for other ingredients, and to provide resistance to low and freezing temperatures encountered in shipping, warehousing, and use. &…
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…
This Baby Safety Month, ACI Is Helping Parents Picture Pinterest-Worthy Safe Storage SolutionsMore than 50% of Americans say they plan to, would consider or already store laundry products in decorative jars or clear containersDuring Baby Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is challenging popular social media trends by offering parents and caregivers laundry room guidance and inspiration that prioritizes the safety of young children.If you search #…
A backpack that is well cared for will look better and last longer. And now is the best time to do that cleaning, especially at the end of the school year.
Q. I have a really dirty carpet that I'm looking to get clean. What carpet cleaning can I try before calling in a professional?
The easiest way to have a clean carpet is to keep it from getting dirty, by taking off shoes and limiting bringing food in carpeted areas. Once there is a stain, deal with it quickly, using a carpet cleaner, and always make sure to dab at the stain to lift it out instead of rubbing it further into the fibers. With a carpet that has already gotten…
Q. American Heart Health Month has inspired me to use my treadmill (for exercise, not a clothes rack!) How do I clean it?
Keeping your treadmill and other exercise equipment clean is important for maintenance and safety. Fortunately, it’s easy. (Much easier than keeping up with a rigorous exercise routine.) Just follow these steps and you’ll be off and running!
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away sweat on the deck, handrails and conveyer belt after every use.
Once a week, use a damp, clean…
Our Future Is Clean is ACI’s campaign highlighting the cleaning products industry’s efforts toward a clean, sustainable world and to promote consumers’ health and well-being. ACI is proud to lead an industry movement involving the biggest companies in the cleaning product sector. Working collectively, our 160-plus members are harnessing our combined influence to seek ways to address the sustainability challenges facing the world today. If…
Spaghetti sauce splatter on your shirt, wax drips on the table cloth,and wine spots stain the rug, it can and will happen. And why does the bread always fall butter-side down? But, don’t let worrying about a few stains ruin your dinner.
ACI has these cleanup tips for after your feast:
Tomato Based Stains…