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It may be possible to machine wash your flag; the fabric care label will tell you. If not, follow our tips for hand washing the flag, using cool water and a mild detergent.
However long it takes you, ACI has a few suggestions for addressing the ABCs of spring cleaning.A is for Asthma and Allergy TriggersDuring this challenging winter, many of us were snowed in with our pets whose dander is one of the most common triggers. Compound that with a few months of everyday dust and the tiniest unwelcome guests who seek shelter in our homes during cold weather, and it’s time to do away with the "A."Have an allergen control plan. Clean one room at…
March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to re-evaluate food safety cleaning tips during that morning breakfast rush.
Am I cleaning too much? Is that a thing I should be worrying about?Setting and maintaining high hygiene standards is not cleaning too much. It is an important part of defending ourselves against infections and illnesses. You want to focus on cleaning regularly at key times for health. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of…
70% of Americans find that cleaning gives them a sense of accomplishment 60% of Americans are more attracted to their partner when they take the initiative to clean their home Learn More on ACI’s 2024 Cleaning Survey Results During this National Cleaning Week Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (87%) feel their best, both mentally and physically, when they have a clean home, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning
Prevention Starts with Proper Storage and Smart Habits Around Cleaning ProductsMany accidental exposures happen in the moments when a product is left out “just for a minute.” During National Poison Prevention Week (March 15–21, 2026), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is reminding families that taking an extra second to store products safely can help prevent accidental poisonings, especially among young children and vulnerable adults.Cleaning…
Safe Kids Champion for Children Award recognizes exceptional efforts to protect kids from preventable injuries, the leading cause of death to children in the U.S.  The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) was honored with the Safe Kids Champion for Children Award at the Safe Kids Worldwide International Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) for its outstanding contributions toward preventing childhood injuries. The award recognizes an individual,…
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,…