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American Cleaning Institute’s Class of Clean: A College Student’s Guide to Cleaning provides free, online resources from stain removal 101 to sick roommate cleaning tips
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The sophomore year of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI), Class of Clean is now in session. The” College Student’s Guide to Cleaning” aims to educate college students on proper cleaning, laundry and hygiene practices.
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The COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the world has, in just a few months, changed enormously the way we live, work and play. Routines and habits we once took for granted have had to stop, or have at least been heavily impacted. Personal hygiene and disinfection have been essential to combating COVID-19. Companies had to be creative in finding solutions to problems they never previously faced. ACI is proud of how the cleaning products industry has stepped up by increasing…
Longtime President & CEO of Stepan Company Was Former Chair of Association Board of Directors
Mr. Stepan Received Association Distinguished Service Award in 2010
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is mourning the loss of F. Quinn Stepan, the longtime Chairman, President and CEO of Stepan Company who is regarded as a chemical and cleaning product industry icon.
Mr. Stepan passed away on May 13, 2024.
Quinn Stepan was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Soap and…
COVID-19 Cleaning Behavior Findings
Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19?
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30+ Trade Groups say lack of testing could negatively impact supply chains
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) was among the signers of letters sent by more than 30 trade associations to President Biden and the National Governors Association calling for the prioritization of COVID tests for critical infrastructure employees.
The Critical Infrastructure Supply Chain Council (CISCC) is a coordinated effort of over 30 trade organizations committed to addressing both long- and short-term…
Am I cleaning too much? Is that a thing I should be worrying about?Setting and maintaining high hygiene standards is not cleaning too much. It is an important part of defending ourselves against infections and illnesses. You want to focus on cleaning regularly at key times for health. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of product you’re using in your home, or the use of disinfectants. Whatever…
ACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLBernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist, Economic Outlook Group and well-known author, will deliver a comprehensive update on the global economy, offering insights into current trends, risks and opportunities during the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.With his expertise in economic forecasting, Baumohl will shed light on how various factors—such as global growth prospects, inflation trends and geopolitical events—…
ACI Convention Postponed Until January 2022
Members-Only ACI Virtual Summit to be held Week of January 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a recognized critical health emergency, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention is being postponed until January 2022.
Based on extensive surveying of member companies, in-depth assessments of travel policies and regulations related to the impact of the pandemic, ACI determined it is impossible to conduct an in-person…