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Experienced Environmental Scientist Appointed to New Role at Leading Cleaning Product Trade Group
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the appointment of Nathan Sell as Senior Director, Sustainability.
In this role, Mr. Sell will be responsible for leading, developing, and executing all facets of the ACI sustainability program, which began with an initial set of aspirational principles in 2004 and has evolved into a series of initiatives promoting…
Kitchen KnivesA rule of thumb in safe food preparation is to be sure you don’t cut raw meat, poultry or fish on the same surface without thoroughly cleaning it between uses. The same is true for your knife. Wash your knife with dish soap and hot water after each use. Rinse with clear water. Air-dry or pat dry with clean paper towels.Typically you should wash hollow-handled knives by handHandle kitchen knives carefully by their handles; don’t pile them into the sink or dishpan,…
Cleaning: This involves removing unwanted contaminants, such as soil, dirt and grease, from a surface, material, or your hands. It’s usually what you’re doing when washing with soap and water. Cleaning along with rinsing and using a cloth or paper towel may remove some germs as well when they’re washed or wiped away.
Sanitizing: When sanitizing, you’re reducing (but not necessarily eliminating) the number of germs on the surface to levels…
From left: Eric Schwartz (Clorox), Stephen Nilsen (Givaudan), and Jerry Porter (Procter & Gamble).
Jan. 31 Issues Briefing Discussion Features Executives from Clorox, Givaudan, Procter & Gamble
2024 American Cleaning Institute Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
How are companies across the cleaning product supply chain using artificial intelligence in product development, communications and marketing?
How are…
The American Cleaning Institute will summarize the science related to laundering in low wash temperatures, highlight ACI’s STEM education activities, recognize research exploring new ways to improve cleaning at lower temperatures, and cosponsor a major networking event at the 2018 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, May 6-9 in Minneapolis.
The event features more than 650 technical presentations, including many in the surfactants and detergents arena…
Learn about the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and parents.
This discussion took place as part of a PTA Learning Lab. It was moderated by Brian Sansoni, Senior Vice President of Communication, Outreach & Membership at the American Cleaning Institute of…
Q: I've given up buying coffee in the morning in favor of bringing my own in a travel mug. However, the cup sits in my car all day and doesn't get washed until late at night. The inside is a little grungy. How do I get it really clean?
A: There are several ways to remove coffee stains. You may have to experiment to see which one works best on your particular travel mug. Since soaking is easier than scrubbing, try one of these methods first: using chlorine bleach, soak the…
Ingredient labels contain a lot of information. They have a list of ingredients, but they also need room for directions and important safety messages. Smart consumers can get additional information from company websites to find out more about those ingredients, including where they are sourced and the role they play in making that product effective. Learn more about the formulations in your favorite soaps and home cleaning products with these resources from the…