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Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them?
A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary.
For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is actually mud, let the mud dry…
American Cleaning Institute, Safe Kids Worldwide and Horderly unveil home safety guide
Survey Finds Nearly a Third of Americans Have Seen Unsafe Storage on Social Media
In honor of Baby Safety Month in September, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Safe Kids Worldwide and Horderly are teaming up to help parents create safe and child-friendly spaces in all areas of the home.
The ACI Packets Up! campaign emphasizes the importance of proper laundry…
15 Member Companies Conduct Bipartisan Outreach for Science-Based, Timely Chemical Management Program ChangesTSCA Improvements Would Streamline Innovation and Bring Safer, More Sustainable Chemistries to Market ACI SaysMembers of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) advocated late last week for proposed legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).ACI, the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, led a coalition of 26 attendees…
Here's what the cleaning product supply chain is saying about ingredient communication:
"Consumer education is a key part of achieving empowerment through the “right to understand” principle. Education efforts are designed to reach people where they are and creates awareness of the tools and information available."
- Kristin Cordz, Market Actives, LLC, Chair of ACI's Future Leaders
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Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2018 – On average, Americans spend approximately six hours per week cleaning their homes, with more than a quarter (28 percent) spending over seven hours straightening up. However, roughly a third of us are concerned if it’s enough and if we’re cleaning correctly, according to survey results compiled by the American Cleaning Institute.
2018 ACI National Cleaning…
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2019 – According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), more than 75 percent of American households participate in the annual ritual of spring cleaning.
While the primary reasons cited for spring cleaning are to reduce clutter, remove asthma or allergy triggers and prevent the spread of illness, the Packets Up! campaign urges parents and caregivers to consider one additional reason –…
Spring cleaning is a time-honored American household tradition promoting a boosted mood, better focus, and overall relaxation. Go through our resources below and see how to best optimize your cleaning and organization!
Spring Cleaning Planning
Spring cleaning can be overwhelming unless you go in with a plan. Whether you want to…
New Research Shows Nearly 800,000 Posts Promoting Laundry Packets Storage Outside Original Containers Over Four-Year Period
Practice Puts Americans at Risk for Unintentional Poisonings, says American Cleaning Institute
More than half of parents are not making safe decisions when storing cleaning products
Read more about creating an organized, functional and safe laundry room
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Unsafe storage of liquid laundry…
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Q. Which of the following cleaning tasks do you enjoy doing the most?
(Top Ranked Response)
24% Laundry
21% Cleaning countertops
21% Vacuuming
17% Dishes
7% Cleaning Furniture
7% Wiping windows
4% Polishing floors
Q. How often, if ever, do you read the instructions on the tag for how to wash your clothes before washing them?
35% All of the time
42% Some of the time
16% Rarely
6% Never
Q. Approximately what percentage of…