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Washington, D.C. – September 17, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a study and related analysis claiming that common household cleaners and disinfectants may be contributing to the risk of children being overweight. The study in question was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.  ACI’s statement may be attributed to Richard Sedlak, ACI Executive Vice President,…
For many of us, deep cleaning is an annual ritual done in the spring. Or, it could be done before guests arrive. It involves going beyond the basics to the tasks that only need to be done a few times a year. Our Guide covers the tasks that should be on your deep cleaning checklist.
The event will bring together leading representatives from across the home and personal care sector – including household and cleaning products manufacturers, chemical suppliers, regulatory and standard setting bodies, and NGOs – on leading-edge topics affecting our supply chain. 
Wash These Pieces by Hand While your "everyday" dishes and glassware are probably dishwasher-friendly, that may not be the case for the fine silver, china and crystal that grace your holiday table. Much as the harried hostess would love to throw everything in the dishwasher and get that cleanup over with, the truth is that some things are better suited to dishwashing by hand. This is because the force and heat of the water – and even the detergent…
For best results, always read and follow label directions on cleaning products. Labels will give specific instructions for types of surfaces the cleaner should or shouldn't be used on, how much to use and how to use the product. Also, read and follow the use and care guides that come with fixtures, appliances and other surfaces. Do not mix cleaning products. Products which are safe when used alone can sometimes become dangerous if mixed with other…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.  The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI…
Findings provide a baseline for robust long-term assessment of 1,4-dioxane in commercial products Article published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents A new study co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) assesses the methodologies to measure a manufacturing byproduct that’s subject to restrictive rules in jurisdictions like New York State. Legislators there passed a law in 2020 that limits the concentration of 1,4-dioxane to parts-per-million (ppm)…
ACI Challenges Members to Make Bold Commitments to Combat Climate Change The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is praising a decision by President Joseph Biden to reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The Paris Climate Accord is a nonbinding agreement among nations to reduce emissions and keep the increase in global temperatures well below 2 degrees…
The following questions were asked of 1,015 Generation Y adults (501 men and 514 women ages 18-29). The independent consumer research study was completed by Echo Research March 2-6, 2011, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent. Which of the following best describes your current living arrangements? Live with at least one other person (76%) Spouse or significant other (28%) Parents (19%) Roommates…
Global Business-to-Business Meeting for the Cleaning Product Supply Chain Slated for Feb. 2-6, 2026, in Orlando, FLAmerican Cleaning Institute Will Celebrate 100 Years of Clean, Set the Stage for the Future of the Cleaning Industry Registration is open for the 2026 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, Feb. 2-6, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.The ACI…