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Honored by Association TRENDS, CEO Update for “Making a Vital Contribution to the Leadership of a Well-Recognized Association” Melissa Hockstad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. The annual honor recognizes a CEO who “currently makes a vital contribution to the leadership of a well-recognized association, who has an impact on the performance of the whole…
Once your kids are old enough (about 6 or 7), there’s no reason not to teach them how to clean their rooms! I's helpful to explain why it’s a good idea to clean up.
Clean homes. Clean workplaces. Clean schools. We’re all drawn to the clean we can "see." But we also know that just because something looks clean, doesn’t mean it really is clean. Learn about the role disinfecting and sanitizing in preventing the spread of illness-causing germs. You can’t see germs — like Salmonella, E. coli, or Influenza. But "pathogenic," or disease-…
Program Finalized, Speakers Added for ACI Workshop on New Test Methods for Cleaning Product Safety   March 2 Event Brings Together Experts Reviewing Latest In Vitro Methods to Assess Respiratory Irritation Event Registration is Open on ACI’s Website Washington, D.C. – February 16, 2023 – An in-depth agenda has been finalized and new speakers added to the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) March 2 workshop, “New Approach Methods (NAMs) for the In Vitro Assessment of Cleaning…
Computer Cleaning: Hotspots for Germs in the Office 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…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released a new report, Rising to an Unprecedented Challenge: The cleaning products industry’s response to COVID-19, which outlines the actions industry leaders have taken in response to the increased demand for cleaning and hand hygiene products and the urgent need to reduce the spread of the virus in hospitals, public transit systems and other public spaces. In addition to a rapid and massive increase in production output…
Q: I've given up buying coffee in the morning in favor of bringing my own in a travel mug. However, the cup sits in my car all day and doesn't get washed until late at night. The inside is a little grungy. How do I get it really clean?  A: There are several ways to remove coffee stains. You may have to experiment to see which one works best on your particular travel mug. Since soaking is easier than scrubbing, try one of these methods first…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is highlighting updated information on proper reusable bag use and cleaning as more Americans bring their own bags to the store. This comes at a time when eight states have banned disposable bags and some local jurisdictions are charging a fee for their use, encouraging the use of reusable bags. A study from the University of Arizona found that of individuals interviewed who used reusable bags, only 3% of them cleaned their bags on a regular basis and just…
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 learning about the…