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Q. How do I clean stainless steel appliances?A. Stainless steel has made the move from commercial kitchens to the favored finish in many of today's sleekest residential kitchens (and in the laundry room, too). But in a busy household, spots, streaks and sticky fingerprints can quickly mar its lustrous look.But aesthetics aren't the only reason to keep stainless steel clean. Although consumers think of stainless steel as a finish that will last a lifetime, that's…
More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices Read the Survey Results New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, 16-percentage points higher than non-parents. In what many…
American Cleaning Institute Urges Science-Based, Harmonized Approach to Safer Consumer Products Regulation The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted formal comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) regarding the agency’s proposal to list manual dish detergents and shampoos containing 1,4-dioxane at concentrations greater than 1 part per million (ppm) as Priority Products under California’s Safer…
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 their cleaning habits in some form during cold and flu…
Q: My daughter just got over a bad cold. Her favorite teddy bear was her constant companion. What's the best way clean him – and her other stuffed animals?  A: The first step is to check the tag to make sure Teddy (or any other stuffed animal) is washable. If so, put him in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase that is twisted tightly at the top and secured with a rubber band or an elastic hair tie. Launder on the delicate cycle, using cold water and a…
ACI Launches National PSA and Online Resources to Demonstrate Cleaning and Caring Connection The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched Cleaning is CaringTM – a new campaign to communicate the value of cleaning in today’s society as a way to protect one another from the spread of illness and encourage consumers to maintain proper cleaning behaviors adopted during the pandemic. ACI’s Cleaning is Caring initiative is a reflection of new data that demonstrates a significant…
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and “The Germ Guy” Jason Tetro Offer Tips on Keeping Clean, Healthy and Safe Washing with soap and water and regular cleaning, disinfecting and laundering routines should be “front and center,” says ACI Common sense cleaning, disinfecting and laundering practices should be front and center as the nation faces a “Triple Threat” of pandemic fatigue, cold and flu season and holiday crowds, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). This comes on the…
American Cleaning Institute Report, "Foundations for Transformation," Showcases Steps Industry is Taking to Tackle Most Critical Issues CEO Melissa Hockstad Calls Upon Industry to "Consider Bold Collective Actions…to Drive Momentum" on Sustainability "Cost of Non-Participation Will Eventually Catch-up to Those Who Sit on the Sidelines" 4th Sustainability Report Data Show Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Increase in Renewable Energy Use Record…