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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the implementation of a law limiting the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or offered for sale in-state.
1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of the manufacturing process for some surfactants contained in cleaning products and detergents and is…
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1998
Q: Can you use steam mops to clean sealed engineered hardwood floors?
A: As a general rule, the hardwood flooring industry does not recommend using steam mops on wood floors of any type. The manufacturers have recommended cleaning practices and solutions, and using other products and machines will void your warranty. Contact the manufacturer of your flooring to get their cleaning recommendations.
The COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the world has, in just a few months, changed enormously the way we live, work and play. Routines and habits we once took for granted have had to stop, or have at least been heavily impacted. Personal hygiene and disinfection have been essential to combating COVID-19. Companies had to be creative in finding solutions to problems they never previously faced. ACI is proud of how…
The American Cleaning Institute is launching a strategic partnership with national nonprofits Good360 and SBP that will enhance ACI member company efforts to more efficiently and effectively contribute to disaster relief efforts.
Building on the broader philanthropic and community work ACI members have been doing regularly for many years, this partnership benefits ACI members by providing opportunities for purposeful and impactful giving,…
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to speculation about the use of disinfectants in or on one’s body:
“Disinfectants are meant to kill germs or viruses on hard surfaces. Under no circumstances should they ever be used on one’s skin, ingested or injected internally.
“We remind everyone to please use all hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products as directed in…
Cleaning Product Industry Trade Group Says Agency Decision Doesn’t Reflect Best Available ScienceThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final Supplemental Risk Evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, released November 13, saying that it does not fully reflect the best available science and is not in accordance with weight of scientific evidence standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).1…