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The American Cleaning Institute is launching a strategic partnership with national nonprofits Good360 and SBP that will enhance ACI member company efforts to more efficiently and effectively contribute to disaster relief efforts. Building on the broader philanthropic and community work ACI members have been doing regularly for many years, this partnership benefits ACI members by providing opportunities for purposeful and impactful giving, allowing members to maximize the…
The American Cleaning Institute – the trade association for the cleaning products industry – released the following statement in response to irresponsible headlines and stories - attempting to summarize a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience - that distort the safety and beneficial use of quaternary ammonium compounds: The use of cleaning products, disinfectants and their chemistries contribute to public health in homes, schools…
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Contributes to Concentrated Detergent Products Used by Millions of Households Everyday Decades of Real-World Science Demonstrate Environmental/Human Safety and Biodegradability of PVA/PVOH The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a petition from non-governmental organizations calling for the Environmental Protection…
Q: We had a real tree for Christmas but now I am finding tree sap everywhere! What is the best way to clean mittens, coats and my carpet?  A: Rubbing alcohol can remove sap from washable clothing, knit gloves, and rugs, because it acts as a solvent. For clothes, even a down coat, saturate the area with alcohol, let sit for a minute, then launder in warm water with regular detergent. Heat sets stains, so be sure all the sap is gone before using the dryer. Repeat the process if any…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to speculation about the use of disinfectants in or on one’s body: “Disinfectants are meant to kill germs or viruses on hard surfaces. Under no circumstances should they ever be used on one’s skin, ingested or injected internally. “We remind everyone to please use all hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products as directed in order to ensure safe, effective and intended use of…
No matter the type of product you are using (soap or detergent), good cleaning takes a lot of energy. Three different kinds to be exact: Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent Mechanical energy, provided by a machine or by hand Thermal energy, provided by heating water Let’s look at how all these elements work together. Assume we have a great, big, oily, greasy stain on one of our favorite shirts. Water alone is not enough to remove the stain and get our…
Clean the World Foundation distributes recycled soaps, hygiene products, provides much needed resources to communities in need ACI Duck Race Takes Place During the 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL To commemorate National Rubber Ducky Day, January 13, ACI is excited to announce our return to an in-person Charity Duck Race during the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. The Duck Race will take place…
15 Member Companies Conduct Bipartisan Outreach for Science-Based, Timely Chemical Management Program ChangesTSCA Improvements Would Streamline Innovation and Bring Safer, More Sustainable Chemistries to Market ACI SaysMembers of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) advocated late last week for proposed legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).ACI, the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, led a coalition…
The American Cleaning Institute issued the following statement in response to a study published in the journal Pediatrics providing historical data on incidence of children’s exposures to various laundry and cleaning products:The American Cleaning Institute and its members share the goal of keeping children safe and appreciates continued research focused on preventing household injuries. Parents and caregivers should always store
Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative: Roadmap to drive the use of more sustainable feedstocks in cleaning products ingredients 1.5°C Challenge: 22 ACI member companies respond to industry challenge to align emissions reduction plans with a net zero (1.5°C) pathway. 62 member companies have publicly committed to reach net zero by 2050 or earlier Material Circularity Indicator tool: Support member companies’ efforts to improve cleaning product packaging…