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Are you using single-load liquid laundry packets?
Single-load liquid laundry packets (also referred to as laundry pods, pacs, or packs) are a new laundry innovation containing highly concentrated detergent. If not safely stored or handled properly, the laundry packets can lead to injury from ingestion or exposure to the eyes.
Remember, children act fast, so do accidents! The American Cleaning Institute urges parents and caregivers to keep these products in a secure location…
Q: How do I deep clean the fridge and how often should I do it?A. If you have the Owner's Manual, follow the cleaning instructions. If you don't have the Manual, just follow these easy steps:InteriorUnplug the fridge and slide a coil brush under the unit’s kick plate to remove dust.Empty the contents of the entire fridge. Toss anything past its prime.Remove the drawers and scrub with a sponge, warm water and liquid dish soap.Spray the…
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These special-occasion items should be hand washed to preserve their finishes:
Crystal
Decorated glassware
Hand-painted ceramics or stoneware
Milk glass
Pewter
Silver
Items with precious metal (such as gold or platinum trim)
HOW
When washing by hand, follow these easy instructions:
1. Use clean, hot water and liquid dish soap.
2. Start with lightly soiled items, followed by plates, serving dishes, and finally any…
American Cleaning Institute, International Network of Cleaning Product Associations Announce Redesigned INCPA.netWebsite Highlights Consumer Education, Health and Safety and Sustainability Priorities for the Global Cleaning Products IndustryThe International Network of Cleaning Products Associations (INCPA) has launched a new website as part of its commitment to sharing information and supporting sustainable development within…
Handwashing Habit Will Be the Habit They’ll Keep Up with in the Months Ahead, American Cleaning Institute Survey Finds
Ahead of Cold and Flu Season, ACI Reminds Americans to Remain Vigilant and Maintain Healthy Habits with Proper Hand Hygiene
Global Handwashing Day Oct. 15
Handwashing outranks other pandemic-related countermeasures – such as wearing masks and social distancing – that Americans indicate they’ll continue in the next months, an American Cleaning…
ACI member sustainability challenge contributes to nonprofit bringing clean water into underserved communities
For the third year in a row, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) led social media challenge, ‘Our Future is Clean,’ highlighted the sustainability efforts across the cleaning products industry. The challenge kicked off with the launch of the 2024 ACI Sustainability Report and ran through the month of October.
To participate, member companies and…
Think about all the "public" surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn't the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer. If you power up before you clean up, all the germs and bacteria that commuted with you are transferred from your hands to your workstation. Ugh! And then, if…
Fabric softeners and enhancers are popular for a reason; they help keep your clothes looking and feeling their best.
What Is It and Why Use It?Fabric softeners (also called fabric conditioners) are a popular type of fabric enhancer, used in laundry to make fabrics feel softer and fluffier, reduce static and wrinkles, and often also add a pleasant scent. They protect fabric, preventing fading, pilling, fuzzing, and…
Clean water is a critical element of cleaning.
The vast majority of water on Earth’s surface, over 96%, is saline water in the oceans (USGS). Which means, even though water is plentiful there are limited resources of fresh water to relay on. Beyond cleaning, we also need water to drink and to grow food. The average household may use 88,000 gallons of water per year (REU2016). Within your home, faucets and clothes washers…