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The American Cleaning Institute knows that many families affected by Hurricane Harvey are suffering and families will continue to be impacted by the flooding. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastation. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after a flood is a major undertaking.  It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and…
Q. Is it safe to use empty containers of laundry detergent and other cleaning products for arts and crafts projects now that it’s too cold for my kids to play outside? Cleaning product containers are not toys. We encourage parents and teachers to keep cleaning products out of reach of children and pets. So, using cleaning product containers for crafts could send a mixed message to children.
The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Communications Team has been recognized as winners in three categories of the MarCom Awards 2023 competition. ACI’s Class of Clean campaign is a Platinum Winner in the Strategic Communications, Communication Program category. ACI’s influencer work for Class of Clean is a Gold Winner in the Web Based and Social Media Influencer Content Category. ACI’s bilingual laundromat flyer, which is a part of the Packets Up! campaign, is an Honorable…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its largest Capitol Hill fly-in event on June 14 for member companies to engage with congressional offices on the need to establish a national standard for cleaning product ingredient communication. As consumers seek more information about their cleaning products, a national labeling standard for cleaning product ingredients would ensure this information is consistent, transparent,…
The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Communications Team has been recognized as a finalist in three Ragan Communications Awards ‒ Ragan’s PR Daily Awards, PR Daily’s 2023 Content Marketing Awards and PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards. The award recognitions stemmed from ACI’s Class of Clean campaign. Class of Clean: The College Student’s Guide To Cleaning was recognized in the Integrated PR & Marketing category of Ragan’s PR Daily Awards. ACI’s…
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There’s nothing more important than the health and well-being of our friends and family, especially those who can’t always care for themselves. Learn about cleaning product safety.
Clean water is a critical element of cleaning.  The vast majority of water on Earth’s surface, over 96%, is saline water in the oceans (USGS). Which means, even though water is plentiful there are limited resources of fresh water to relay on. Beyond cleaning, we also need water to drink and to grow food. The average household may use 88,000 gallons of water per year (REU2016). Within your home, faucets and clothes washers…
Q: My son's sneakers always get so dirty in summer. Can I launder them in the washing machine?  A: Most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers. Some detergents and the machine's agitation may damage many leathers and adhesives. But, some shoes can be cleaned in your washing machine. Your best bet is to read and follow the care instructions inside the sneaker. If there are no instructions, here are some basic instructions for cleaning most…