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PVA stands for Polyvinyl Alcohol. It is an ingredient used in many products, including medication and cleaning products. Liquid Laundry Packets (LLPs) and dishwasher packets use PVA to hold in concentrated laundry detergent liquid and be flexible and water resistant when packaged. Then, the film then becomes soluble in washing and biodegrades when it goes down the drain. PVA Biodegradability…
Child Safety-focused Packets Up! campaign announces Instagram giveaway for virtual laundry room redesign consult The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced a strategic partnership with revolutionary interior design and organization firm The Home Edit as part of the Packets Up! campaign, aiming to educate families on how to create an organized and safe laundry space. The launch of the partnership includes an Instagram giveaway of a virtual laundry room…
Ensuring a safe and clean environment for guests is a matter of having a plan, whether you are cleaning on your own or bringing in a service. Checkout out our top tips for your plan.
Litchfield Middle School Students Promote Lifelong Lessons on Handwashing and Hygiene  "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Minnesota FCCLA Chapter Teaches 500 Children about Hand Hygiene and the Benefits of Cleaning Products  A group of Minnesota middle-schoolers knows a thing or two about teaching the meaning of…
Work through this checklist a few items idea, tackling a room at a time, and your home will be clean and ready for the holidays in no time! Kitchen If you plan on doing a lot of holiday cooking and entertaining, check your stockpile of aprons, potholders, dish clothes and dish towels. Make sure they’re clean and in usable condition. Clean out the refrigerator to make room for holiday goodies. Remove the contents, checking expiration dates, and discarding anything whose time is up. Clean…
Q How Does Cleaning Affect Your Health? A. Personal hygiene and regular housecleaning are essential to good health and cleaning products can help. Frequent handwashing is key to preventing the spread of microorganisms (also known as microbes or germs) that cause many common illnesses. And regular cleaning of surfaces in the home removes dirt and food particles on which germs can grow.In addition, cleaning and…
Clean and Happy Nest shares tips, tricks and expert advice with the public in mind – especially families with young children – with hopes that our ideas and information lead to cleaner, happier, and better lives. Our blog posts are based on research and expert opinion and designed to inspire people to take on cleaning projects – no matter how small – to enhance happiness and life satisfaction. You’ll find tips on cleaning the smallest nooks and crannies of your…
This is an ACI Members Only webinar. Want to learn about what's next in the states that have passed extended producer responsibility laws for packaging? ACI will be actively involved in the rulemaking activities that will transpire in Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California. Each state's program has its own unique characteristics and timelines for stakeholder engagement. Find out what elements still need to be worked out, the next opportunity for engagement, and how your company…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands.How to Wash Your Hands Teaching Handwashing From teaching hand hygiene to preschoolers with Hooray for Handwashing songs and stories to getting students involved in promoting clean hands through the…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) signed on to a letter expressing strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Program. ACI is one of 90 signatories that came together, representing brands, chemical manufacturers, governments, NGOs and retailers. In the letter, the coalition asks Congress to “provide funding at a level that allows the program to be fully staffed and resourced.” The letter also highlights how companies across the value…