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Q. I love my dog, but don’t always love the smell that seems to take over my home. How can I ensure that it’s just my dog that greets guests at the door, and not an odor? A. The dog days of summer, don't mean that your house has to smell like a dog - or a cat for that matter. You can take these steps to help minimize any smells: Wash your pet food and water dishes daily Protect the furniture with a towel or washable blanket or throw Use a fabric refresher on…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C. Reckitt is combating climate change with ambitious plans to reduce its own carbon footprint and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. One way the company is working toward this…
Ahead of Upcoming Holiday Shopping Season, Research Reflects Americans are Ready to Go Back In-Store, if Proper Cleaning Protocols are In Place American Cleaning Institute Healthy Returns Program Provides Businesses with Concise Reminders on Cleaning to Keep Customers, Employees Healthy and Safe Findings from a recent national survey unveils strong consumer confidence in business cleanliness, with two-thirds of Americans (65%) saying businesses are cleaning enough. The findings from the…
Webinar Features Two CDC Experts Designed to Assist School Nurses and Administrators The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar designed to help school nurses and administrators develop their plans to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within school communities, taking into consideration the vital role of hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting. The webinar, “Considerations and Guidance for Schools: Hand Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection for Reopening,” will be held…
Q. What changes, if any, have you made to your hand hygiene practices since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak? 78% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 58% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 46% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products have you used more of since…
Cleaning products play an essential role in our daily lives. By safely and effectively removing soils, germs and other contaminants, they help us to stay healthy, care for our homes and possessions, and make our surroundings more pleasant. Promoting Wellness Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent illnesses and promote…
Congressional Chemistry Caucus Reception to Showcase Innovative ChemistriesAmerican Cleaning Institute Hosts Annual Congressional Fly-In to Discuss Key IssuesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will lead two events May 20-21 on Capitol Hill for member companies to engage congressional offices about key issues critical for the industry to continue to deliver innovative products that allow Americans to live cleaner, healthier lives.The Congressional Chemistry Caucus Reception, “Innovative…
Get the jump on seasonal cleaning! It's fall, so how about getting started with spring cleaning?! While that may sound like a contradiction in terms, stop and think about it. Warm summer months means vacations away from home and more time spent outdoors. But while you were out enjoying yourself, dirt and grime didn't take a vacation. They sat around the house, accumulating and multiplying. And, now, with the winter months ahead and the holiday seasons rushing in…