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Routine appliance maintenance can save homeowners money on energy bills and repairs
ACI provides resources for cleaning and maintenance best practices for home appliances
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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).
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83% of Households Use Wipes at Least Once a Week
92% of Consumers Have Used a Cleaning, Disinfecting or Sanitizing Wipe
ACI Showcases Consumer Survey Data at 2021 World of Wipes Conference
Cleaning and disinfection practices experienced during the coronavirus pandemic will likely remain for many Americans, 50 percent of whom say they will continue to frequently disinfect high touch surfaces, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).…
Founder of NextMapping™ Cheryl Cran to Speak Feb. 2
2024 American Cleaning Institute Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
“Future of Work” influencer Cheryl Cran will give a keynote address at the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.
Cran’s presentation, “The Future is Human - How AI and ChatGPT Require Us to Be Better Leaders,” will take place February 2 during ACI’s Convention Week, which starts January 29, at the Grande…
Cleaning can lead to a lot of questions and we’re here to help. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve gotten. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our stain guide, surface cleaning guide and other home cleaning resources. In addition, get the latest tips and advice from our Cleaning Is Caring blog! If you have an idea for a question you think we should add to this list, please submit it below.
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Automatic dishwashers represent a tremendous saving in time and effort; they minimize breakage through reduced handling of dishes; they help keep the kitchen neater and more clutter-free; and cleanup after entertaining is simplified. These are benefits that have much appeal to consumers.
In order to ensure that public health standards are maintained, hospitals and many other food service institutions are required by law to clean dishes by automatic dishwashing methods.
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Think about all the "public" surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn't the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer. If you power up before you clean up, all the germs and bacteria that commuted with you are transferred from your hands to your workstation. Ugh!…
Cleaning Product Industry Trade Group Says Agency Decision Doesn’t Reflect Best Available ScienceThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final Supplemental Risk Evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, released November 13, saying that it does not fully reflect the best available science and is not in accordance with weight of scientific evidence standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).1,4-dioxane is a…
What is the history of soap? And where did cleaning come from?
This history of soap is a long one, dating back thousands of years to Ancient Babylon. Humans have built on that knowledge to create the soaps and detergents we use to clean dishes, laundry, our homes and ourselves today.
Evidence has been found that ancient Babylonians understood soap making as early as 2800 BC Archeologists have found soap-like material in historic clay cylinders from this time. These cylinders were…