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Agency Urged to Improve Consumer Education, Outreach on Proper Recycling
The cleaning product supply chain supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enhance useful data collection and analysis that will identify factors that contribute to effective recycling programs, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
ACI was responding to two requests for information (RFIs) from the EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery…
Experts believe the virus spreads mainly via coughs or sneezes, the same way flu spreads. Everyday preventive actions like hand washing help slow the spread of respiratory illness. Learn more from the CDC.
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…
The following questions were asked of 888 American adults (446 men and 442 women). The independent consumer research study was completed August 6-9, 2009, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent.
Approximately how many times do you wash your hands on an average day?
Results:
More than 10 times (50%); up 14% from 2008
7-10 times (20%); down 6% from 2008
5-6…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association of the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. ACI (www.cleaninginstitute.org) was recognized in the Supporter category.
EPA’s Safer Choice program uses the technical tools and expertise of EPA’s New Chemicals Program to evaluate the environmental and human health impacts…
To do laundry, start by sorting clothes by color and fabric care instructions, then treat stains. Put them in the washing and laundry detergent, adding laundry boosters like fabric softener if desired. Choose the appropriate washer setting, then dry, fold and put away clothes and household linens.
6. Fold and put away: Fold your…
Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent illnesses and promote wellness.
Cleaning for Health
Personal hygiene and regular housecleaning are essential to good health.
FAQ
Disinfecting…