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OverviewPolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer used in detergent pods and other applications. It is designed to dissolve in water and biodegrade under typical wastewater treatment and environmental conditions. Scientific and regulatory evaluations show that detergent-grade PVA does not behave like microplastics and does not persist as a solid pollutant in the environment.Key TakeawaysPVA used in cleaning products dissolves in water and…
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 TakeawaysQuats are EPA-regulated, tested and reviewed…
Virtual Summit, Held on October 27, Explores the Important Role Cleaning Plays in All Facets of Daily Life Stay Up to Date on Latest Speaker Updates: https://live.goodhousekeeping.com/discovercleaningsummit For the second consecutive year, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeeping magazine are hosting the joint Discover Cleaning Summit. This year’s summit, Cleaning is Caring, is designed to address the cleaning concerns of today’s time-pressed consumers and highlight the…
Features CDC Expert Designed to Assist School Administrators, Teachers and School Staff Schools play a central role in slowing the spread of diseases in communities by providing healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments for students. To support their efforts, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar covering best practices and key prevention strategies to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy. The free webinar, “The Continued Role…
Q. What changes, if any, have you made to your hand hygiene practices since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak? 78% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 58% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 46% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products have you used more of since…
Computer Cleaning: Hotspots for Germs in the Office 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…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted written comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposed rule, Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).ACI commended EPA for proposing revisions that promote scientific rigor, transparency, and flexibility in chemical risk evaluations - elements ACI considers essential for protecting public health while fostering innovation across the U.S. cleaning products industry…
Soaps and detergents are essential to personal and public health. Through their ability to loosen and remove soil from a surface, they contribute to good personal hygiene; reduce the presence of germs that cause infectious diseases; extend the useful life of clothes, tableware, linens, surfaces and furnishings; and make our homes and workplaces more pleasant. Why Clean Over the course of history…
The 2015 Convention was our largest attended Annual Convention in over 13 years! More than 930 business leaders from 180 different companies and from 24 different countries attended industry’s most effective and efficient forum for networking and business-to-business meetings! The forum connected industry leaders and business leaders from all across the world at special speaker sessions, charity events to benefit Cleaning for a Reason and Clean the World, and…