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People don't typically dispose of cleaning products - they use them up. Empty packages can then be recycled or discarded with other household waste. Unused amounts of cleaning products can generally be safely disposed of down the drain or in the trash. That's not the case with all products found around the home. For those products that do require special handling, such as solvent-based paints, used motor oil and certain pesticides, household hazardous…
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Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning?
77% Every year
6% Every other year
5% Every few years
3% Less often than every few years
8% I never spring clean
Q. On average, approximately how many days total does your spring cleaning take?
29% One to two days
31% Three to four days
40% Five days or more
Average = 6 days
Q. Which of the following, if any, do you…
Ronald Birnbaum, Vice President, Base Ingredients, Evonik Corporation, is the newest member of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors.
Birnbaum was elected during the Board’s meeting at ACI’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“We continue to add in-depth, senior-level industry knowledge and expertise to our Board of Directors, which strengthens our ability to navigate the critical priorities of the global cleaning product supply chain,” said…
Jillaine Dellis, Vice President – Sustainability & Industry Affairs, Henkel Corporation, is the newest member of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors.
Ms. Dellis was elected by the ACI Board at its recent meeting in Washington, D.C.
“ACI’s Board of Directors brings together the leading companies from across the global cleaning product supply chain, which enables us to effectively and advocate on their behalf year-round,” said…
Our 2017 Sustainability Report showcases the steps the cleaning product supply chain is taking to address the industry’s core material issues. By weaving these critical issues into the fabric of our sustainability strategy and reflecting honestly on our progress to date, we hope to set the stage for leadership into the future.
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ACI Member Companies: Demonstrating Sustainability
ACI member companies are committed to increasing sustainability and…
Global Business-to-Business Meeting for the Cleaning Product Supply Chain Slated for Feb. 2-6, 2026, in Orlando, FLAmerican Cleaning Institute Will Celebrate 100 Years of Clean, Set the Stage for the Future of the Cleaning Industry Registration is open for the 2026 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, Feb. 2-6, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.The ACI…
Top Global Business-to-Business Meeting for the Cleaning Product Supply Chain Set for January 27-31, 2025, in Orlando, Florida
American Cleaning Institute Will Bring Together Supply Chain Executives from Around the Globe
Registration is open for the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, January 27-31, 2025, at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, FL. The 2025 ACI Convention theme — Clean World,…
The following question was asked of 1,000 adults (447 men and 553 women). The independent consumer research study was completed online by Echo Research February 29-March 4, 2012, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent.
How often, if at all, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning?
Every year (62%)
Every other year (8%)
Every few years (7%)
Less often than…
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), has been elected to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors.
“I am honored to join the NAM Board and help advance the voice of the cleaning product supply chain, which provided essential products and chemistries during the pandemic and continues to be a strong contributor to public health and well-being,” said Hockstad.
Founded in 1895, the NAM,…
If you have children, there are chores they can do, like cleaning their room, to help pitch in too. Through cleaning, they also learn to be responsible for their things and care for their belongings.