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ACI Honors Best 2017 Research Paper Published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents
Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Research that explores new ways for laundry detergents to improve their cleaning performance in lower wash temperatures was honored with the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Distinguished Paper Award, recognizing the most outstanding research to appear in 2017 in the Journal of Surfactants and…
Safe Kids Champion for Children Award recognizes exceptional efforts to protect kids from preventable injuries, the leading cause of death to children in the U.S. The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) was honored with the Safe Kids Champion for Children Award at the Safe Kids Worldwide International Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) for its outstanding contributions toward preventing childhood injuries. The award recognizes an individual,…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. However, they need proper care to prevent things like germs and mold from growing and cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags safely between each use. Here's how:
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Wash bags after each use, following care instructions. See the fabric care label or the table below for more details.
Wipe insulated bags with a disinfecting or…
American Cleaning Institute “Levels of Clean” guide provides actionable guidance to reduce spread of illnessLearn More About ACI's 2025 Fall Survey ResultsAs Americans brace for yet another cold and flu season, a new survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reveals 79% of U.S. households miss key opportunities to reduce the spread of illness through proactive cleaning, leaving them at risk.While 72% of Americans say they change…
At Congressional Hearing, ACI Highlights Research Efforts to Meet FDA Requirements on Antibacterial Soap Safety EfficacyAlso Urges Agency to Improve Communications, Response Efforts with Manufacturers Providing Research UpdatesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should consider options that would protect manufacturers who invest in research to help meet the agency’s data requests from ‘free-riders’ who benefit from the results of that work without paying a dime.That was the message delivered…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. This honor is ACI’s fifth recognition as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
EPA’s Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the…
Surfactants
Paul C. DeLeo, Stephen M. Mudge & Scott D. Dyer
2011
Sens. Coons and Husted Introduce Legislation Authorizing EPA’s Safer Choice ProgramStatutory Authorization Would Strengthen the Program, Incentivize Innovation in Cleaning Products, and Deliver Meaningful Benefits to ConsumersWASHINGTON, D.C. – June 2, 2026 – Senators Christopher Coons (D-DE) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced legislation to officially authorize the Safer Choice program. The bill codifies Safer Choice as it currently exists at the U.S.…
The following questions were asked of 1,008 American adults (500 men and 508 women). The independent consumer research study was completed February 25-28, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (formerly the Soap and Detergent Association), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent.
What changes have you made, if any, in your cleaning or laundry routines in the past year?
Results:
Wash laundry in cold water more…