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More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents
Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices
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New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19…
Findings assess systems to help avoid animal testing
Article published in Frontiers in Toxicology
The use of in vitro new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess the potential for respiratory irritation depends on several factors, including the specifics of exposure methods and cell/tissue-based test systems. A new workshop report co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) examines this topic in the context of human health risk assessment for …
Product safety is a key component of product stewardship. In the cleaning product industry, manufacturers need tests to assess the hazards of their products to promote safe and responsible use. In this workshop, we will review in vitro cellular and tissue-based testing methods for respiratory irritation throughout the life cycle of cleaning products, from raw materials, formulation of intermediate and end use products…
Packets Up! Emphasizes Safe Use of Liquid Laundry Packets
Spanish Webpage Helps Reach More Families, Provides Resources for Parents
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a Spanish version of the Packets Up! Webpage. Now in its eleventh year, the Packets Up! effort works to help reduce the number of unintended exposures to liquid laundry packets among children.
The new Packets Up webpage features a whiteboard video, safety clings, Store not Décor campaign, safety…
Q: How can I reduce microplastics in my laundry cleaning routine?A. Laundry does contribute to microplastic pollution. Synthetic fibers can get released in wastewater and can end up in our oceans. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your laundry’s contribution to microplastics:Look for natural fabrics. When looking for new clothing options, it can help to familiarize yourself which the names of popular synthetic materials and consider favoring fabrics that use a…
Cleaning Products
Neun, David J.
1995
Inaugural two-day event addressed EPA priorities, sustainability, extended producer responsibility, procurement and consumer-driven innovationWASHINGTON, D.C. – June 17, 2026 – The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) initial Spark Summit provided leaders from ACI member companies with ideas, tools and connections to help them navigate the regulatory, sustainability and consumer trends reshaping the cleaning products industry.Held June 11-12 in…
Having guests for the holidays is a great excuse to deep clean your home. Focus first on the bedrooms, bathrooms, and other shared spaces. Here are my top ten tips for preparing your home for guests.Put mats and throw rugs in all entryways. This will help prevent dirt from being tracked into your home.Keep a boot tray near the door for rain or snow soaked footwear.Vacuum carpets, floors and baseboards so you won’t have to count dust bunnies among your holiday guests!Before the…