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If your plastic dish or container can’t hold its shape in hot water or the microwave, then you may need to recycle it. This is true of most containers that are meant for on-time use only, like takeout containers and those that you purchase food products in, such as yogurt containers.Plastic Food ContainersIf the container is a keeper, make sure it is clean for the next use.WashRemove any leftover food and rinse in hot waterWipe extra grease…
Automatic dishwashers represent a tremendous saving in time and effort; they minimize breakage through reduced handling of dishes; they help keep the kitchen neater and more clutter-free; and cleanup after entertaining is simplified. These are benefits that have much appeal to consumers.
In order to ensure that public health standards are maintained, hospitals and many other food service institutions are required by law to clean dishes by automatic dishwashing methods.
The…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement on the election of former Vice President Joseph Biden to be the 46th President of the United States, quoting Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO:
“We congratulate Vice President Biden and Senator Harris on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America.
“The American Cleaning Institute, representing the cleaning product…
Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?
A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most…
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are increasingly shaping business decisions across the cleaning products value chain from sourcing and product development to customer expectations and business strategy. But knowing where to start, what matters most, and how different teams contribute can be challenging.ACI Members Only.
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Members-Only ACI Virtual Summit to be held Week of January 25, 2021
The American Cleaning Institute is pleased to announce its first-ever Virtual Summit, to be held January 25-29, 2021.
The members-only event is free to ACI member company representatives, who can register on the association’s website at cleaninginstitute.org.
“The ACI Virtual Summit will bring together the global cleaning product supply chain and provide a platform for business, sales, R…
ACI conducted a national survey in 2017 among 1,000 parents and caregivers, half with children under the age of 4, which gathered insights about current laundry safety habits among parents with young children. While highlighting positive behaviors to prevent accidental exposures, the findings also point to a need for further education.
Below are the results from the survey:
43% of families with children under the age of four reported that their children can see liquid laundry packets when…