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ACI Convention Unveils First-ever Innovation & New Technologies Showcase Jan. 29 Showcase Takes Place at Cleaning Product Supply Chain’s Top Business Event Washington, DC, January 22, 2016 – The 2016 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Convention will feature a new session that gives ACI member companies the opportunity to shine a spotlight on new product, ingredient and packaging innovations and technologies. The 90th ACI…
Q. When you first moved to college, how prepared were you for cleaning on your own? 32% said completely prepared 50% said very prepared 14% said somewhat prepared 4% said not very prepared 0% said not at all prepared Q. Now that you are close to the end of your college experience, do you feel prepared to clean on your own? 32% said completely prepared 50% said very prepared 14% said somewhat prepared 3% said not very prepared 1% said not at all prepared Q. Which of the…
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 best way to reduce the spread of germs, especially on frequently touched surfaces, is to clean the surface first to remove dirt and grime, then disinfect.
Q. My New Year’s resolution is to stop smoking. But how can I make my rugs, furniture and draperies stop smelling like cigarettes? A. Open up the windows and let the fresh air in. For items like throw blankets, pillow covers and curtains that can be laundered, wash them or take them to the drycleaners. Vacuum the floor and carpet, window treatments, upholstery and lamp shades. Then spray fabric refresher on all the fabric surfaces. Smooth surfaces, such as…
April is Financial Awareness Month and there are small things you can do every day to save money on cleaning. 
American Cleaning Institute Responds to New Study Addressing Accidental Exposures to Liquid Laundry Packets The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following response to a new study – published in the journal Pediatrics – that examined calls to poison control centers related to accidental exposures to liquid laundry packets: "The consensus safety standard designed to help reduce accidental exposures to liquid laundry packets among children…
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…
Q. When you first moved to college, how prepared were you for cleaning on your own? 28% said completely prepared 35% said very prepared 28% said somewhat prepared 6% said not very prepared 3% said not at all prepared Q. Which of the following, if any, are preventing you from keeping your dorm or room clean? 53% said lack of motivation 50% said lack of time 19% said roommate(s) get in the way 15% said they don’t have the cleaning supplies they need 9% said…