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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.
On October 14, Good Housekeeping hosted our first-ever cleaning summit, in partnership with the American Cleaning Institute, to address those questions and a host of other concerns. In addition to exploring how COVID-19 has changed the way we clean our homes, experts gave detailed advice on the proper and most effective ways to clean and addressed what the industry is doing to increase the safety of and transparency around…
Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Website Completed ACI Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative Available at www.cleaninginstitute.org/cpisi Website is "Significant Transparency Initiative for the Cleaning Products Industry" Washington, D.C. – January 25, 2017 – Safety data on hundreds of chemicals in the U.S. consumer cleaning product supply chain have been collected and are now available…
The Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit was hosted in New York City on May 2-3rd. Organized by Organic Monitor, the aim of the Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit is to advance sustainability in the cleaning products industry by debating key issues in a high-level forum. More Details  Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:00 Wed, 05/03/2017 - 17:00
Global leaders from across the cleaning products industry will come together in Sao Paulo, Brazil for Cleaning Products Latin America. The conference location is Hotel Pullman Sao Paulo International Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil. For more details visit the Cleaning Products website. Tue, 06/21/2016 - 00:00 Thu, 06/23/2016 - 12:59
How did you do? Find out what what the answers were and why to increase your cleaning and disinfecting know-how.   1. How often should you wash a reusable face covering? Never, unless someone else is going to use it After each use Weekly Monthly Just spray it with disinfectant Why: The CDC recommends washing your face covering routinely. Best practice is after each use. Cloth masks can be washed by machine or by hand, then should be completely dried, either…
5 Industry Leaders Are “Early Adopters” of ACI’s Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative Earlier this year, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled its Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative, aimed to drive the use of more sustainable feedstocks in cleaning product ingredients and products throughout the industry. This Initiative, launched with a set of guidance materials, focused on the top raw materials used in cleaning products. Member…
Life changes when a baby arrives, and it can be hard for new parents to feel prepared to navigate it all. Most expecting parents feel less than completely prepared to use cleaning products properly and safely around a new baby. The Clean First Steps: A Guide for New Parents toolkit is designed to provide guidance on the cleaning and hygiene best practices that can help keep babies and young children safe and healthy. Explore the different elements of the…
In our "oh-so-busy" world, holiday entertaining is often a communal affair, with friends and relatives contributing to the feast. But bringing a dish to share can be an unintentional invitation to unwanted guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. To be sure these party crashers don't make it through the door, here are some tips for traveling safely with prepared foods. Prepare with Care Safe food travel starts with safe food preparation. That means clean…
What’s the best way to clean after someone in the home has been sick?When someone in your household has been ill, effective cleaning becomes especially important to help prevent the spread of germs and restore a healthy environment. Here are practical steps to follow:Focus on high-touch surfaces: Pay special attention to doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, faucets, countertops and phones as these areas are frequently touched and can harbor viruses and bacteria.Use…