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2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Topline Results:
77% of Households Spring Clean Every Year
On Average, Spring Cleaning Takes Six Days to Finish
33% Do Not Believe They Clean Everything in their Home Often Enough
41% Can’t Remember the Last Time They Cleaned the Fridge
Summary of Key Stats Available Here
Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2019 – Seventy-seven percent of households will spring clean this year, more than ever recorded by the…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
Surface active agents, or surfactants, are an important component of laundry and dish detergents because they loosen and remove dirt from the surface. They also contribute to the…
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) on the grounds that they did not comply with the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA).
The decision came after the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) filed a lawsuit against NYSDEC for exceeding its…
Soap, our first line of defense against harmful germs, actually hasn’t changed much in thousands of years. What may surprise you, though, is that a lot of what we call “soap” today isn’t soap at all.
The first issue of ACI’s Convention News – published by Chemical Week – is now available:
ACI 2018 Convention News – Issue 2
The publication reviews the 2018 ACI Convention, summarizes key ACI member issues, and reports on other industry news.
Don’t let the crafty kid messes add to your stresses. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips for cleaning up after your budding Picasso has finished with arts and crafts.
Choose Wisely:
Stock your craft closet with washable paints and markers and water-based craft glue. If any of the coloring mediums get on clothes, simply pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover and toss the soiled items in the wash.
Finger Paint
Prevention is the key. Use a plastic tablecloth or…