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2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Topline Results:
77% of Households Spring Clean Every Year
On Average, Spring Cleaning Takes Six Days to Finish
33% Do Not Believe They Clean Everything in their Home Often Enough
41% Can’t Remember the Last Time They Cleaned the Fridge
Summary of Key Stats Available Here
Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2019 – Seventy-seven percent of households will spring clean this year, more than ever recorded by the…
The 11th annual Cleaning Products US Conference took place October 10-12, 2017 in Alexandria, VA, organized by Smithers Apex and ACI.
In its 11th year, Cleaning Products US featured some of the top industry experts in the cleaning products marketplace, covering everything from marketing to cold water washing to sustainability and recycling.
Tue, 10/10/2017 - 09:00
Thu, 10/12/2017 - 17:00
Cleaning product packaging is essential for the safe transportation and storage of products. Fortunately, detergent bottles and many other cleaning product containers are designed to be remade. We need your help close the loop, reducing and eventually eliminating packaging waste.
Recycling Steps:
Consider product packaging when purchasing. Look for packaging made with recycled material or if it’s designed to be refillable. You might also consider if the product is concentrated, because…
Writing letters, arts and crafts, homework, making a grocery list … it doesn’t really matter how it got there. But if you take a close look around, you’re bound to find pen, marker, pencil or crayon markings on walls, desks, tables and furniture. Here’s how to remove those stains on a variety of surfaces.
Painted Walls and Painted Wood Furniture
Test the washability of the surface by first washing an inconspicuous area. Use a nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner or a wood cleaner.
For walls,…
The following questions were asked of 1,002 American adults (501 men and 501 women). The independent consumer research study was completed February 13-16, 2009, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percent.
Do you regularly engage in spring cleaning?
Results:
Yes (68%)
No (32%)
Insights:
Spring cleaning remains a popular activity with more than 2/3 of the population participating.
Which of the…
When it comes to norovirus, you need to take extra precautions. This is a germ that is highly contagious, difficult to kill, and can survive for weeks on surfaces.
Everyone should have a clean and safe environment. The cleaning products industry continues to innovate to provide options that help meet the diverse needs of consumers, such as those with disabilities.
There are times vinegar can be helpful but cleaning with vinegar can damage some surfaces and may not be enough to get things truly clean. Learn when to use vinegar and when not to.
Do you ever notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher, or maybe your dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they used to? It might be time to give your dishwasher a good cleaning!
Our second annual summit with Good Housekeeping shared the benefits of getting kids involved in chores, tips for reducing your carbon footprint when cleaning and how cleaning is a way we show we care.