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If you find that your lipstick has accidentally gotten on your clothes, don’t worry! We have tips to help you remove lipstick – and other makeup – stains from your clothes.
What is Norovirus?According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is easily spread through direct contact with an infected person, consuming contaminated food or water, or touching contaminated surfaces and the virus can survive on those surfaces for days or weeks. Norovirus outbreaks are common and can affect people of all ages. Public health experts closely monitor norovirus infections,…
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…
Getting chewing gum where it doesn’t belong can be a sticky situation. It can be hard to get off of fabrics and surfaces and can attract more grime. Use our tips when gum gets away from you.
2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Topline Results:
77% of Households Spring Clean Every Year
On Average, Spring Cleaning Takes Six Days to Finish
33% Do Not Believe They Clean Everything in their Home Often Enough
41% Can’t Remember the Last Time They Cleaned the Fridge
Summary of Key Stats Available Here
Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2019 – Seventy-seven percent of households will spring clean this year, more than ever recorded by the American …
New Directors Elected to Two-Year Term
Four executives joined the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors during the 2024 ACI Industry Convention in Orlando, FL.
New Directors elected to a two-year term on the Board include:
Parthiv Amin, Senior Vice President, Care Chemicals North America, BASF Corporation
Deb Fiddelke, Vice President, Global Public Affairs, SC Johnson
Stephan Habif, Chief Technology Officer, Colgate-Palmolive
Erik…
Roles and Responsibilities of Cleaning At Home
Q. If you have any cleaning disputes in your household, what are they about?
30% Messy spaces
23% Dishes
21% Frequency of cleaning
19% Thoroughness of cleaning
12% Laundry
1% Other
30% I don’t have disputes regarding cleaning in my home
Q. Who is responsible for the majority of the household cleaning.
82% of women responded 'me'
54%…
The next National Poison Prevention Week is March 14-20, 2027.The third full week of March every year is National Poison Prevention Week and a good time to raise awareness about poison prevention and safety measures. The United States Congress established National Poison Prevention Week in 1961 (P.L. 87-319). Shortly thereafter, the Poison Prevention Week Council was organized to coordinate this annual event and promote poison prevention. More than 50 years later, the Council continues…
Procter & Gamble’s Sundar Raman Becomes Chair, Stepan’s Scott Behrens New Vice Chair
New Directors Include Clorox’s Eric Reynolds, Shell Chemicals’ Sean Clarry, Colgate-Palmolive’s Raj Kohli
Washington, D.C. – February 4, 2019 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors elected Sundar Raman of Procter & Gamble as its new Chair and Scott Behrens of Stepan Company as the new Vice Chair at its first meeting of…
61% Get Cleaning Tips from Friends and FamilyThe Theme of National Cleaning Week for 2026 is “Celebrating Cleaning Innovation”American Cleaning Institute Launches Timeline Highlighting Key Moments in Cleaning Product InnovationAs the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) celebrates National Cleaning Week (March 22–28) during its 100th anniversary, new survey data…