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ACI exhibited at the 2017 National Leadership Conference of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) in Nashville, Tennessee to share key programs with many of the 7,800 FCCLA members that attended. ACI provided educational resources and materials on laundry packet safety and sustainability practices in the laundry room. Attendees also learned how their chapters could earn national recognition for their schools by participating…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned and updated CleaningInstitute.org website, offering its audiences a modern resource for easier access to information on the value cleaning products bring to all facets of life.  “The products and chemistries our industry creates are leading us to a clean and vibrant future,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO.  “Our revamped website helps showcase that path by being…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) previewed the launch of a new ingredient communication tool, ‘What Cleaning Ingredients Do,’ designed to enhance consumer understanding through greater transparency and building trust with consumers. The tool, outlined during ACI’s Mid-Year Meeting in Washington D.C., was developed by ACI’s Future Leaders, representatives of a cross-section of cleaning product manufacturers and chemistry…
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 does not remain as a…
Agency Rejects “Unnecessary Petition” that Would Have Restricted Polyvinyl Alcohol American Cleaning Institute Commends EPA for “Sticking to the Science” The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) applauded a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a petition requesting increased testing and changing the safety status of a key chemistry used to make concentrated detergent unit-dose packets and sheets from its Safer Choice program. At…
Q: My daughter just got over a bad cold. Her favorite teddy bear was her constant companion. What's the best way clean him – and her other stuffed animals?  A: The first step is to check the tag to make sure Teddy (or any other stuffed animal) is washable. If so, put him in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase that is twisted tightly at the top and secured with a rubber band or an elastic hair tie. Launder on the delicate cycle, using cold water and a…
“Even in challenging times, ACI is the forum for B2B engagements,” says CEO Melissa Hockstad Also highlighted in “State of the Association” address: building upon the successful platform 'Cleaning is Caring" ACI will double down on outreach efforts Throughout 2022, the American Cleaning Institute will build upon its core strategic pillars in advancing the interests of cleaning product manufacturers and chemistry producers: business…