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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…
BackgroundGrowing State Action on Packaging Waste through Extended Producer ResponsibilityExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs are gaining traction across the country as states address packaging waste and plastic pollution. The central principle of EPR is to place responsibility for the full lifecycle of product packaging on producers.State proposals commonly include elements such as needs assessments, source reduction mandates, statutory rates and dates for reducing packaging weight…
The 11th annual Cleaning Products US Conference took place October 10-12, 2017 in Alexandria, VA, organized by Smithers Apex and ACI. In its 11th year, Cleaning Products US featured some of the top industry experts in the cleaning products marketplace, covering everything from marketing to cold water washing to sustainability and recycling. Tue, 10/10/2017 - 09:00 Thu, 10/12/2017 - 17:00
Cleaning product packaging is essential for the safe transportation and storage of products. Fortunately, detergent bottles and many other cleaning product containers are designed to be remade. We need your help close the loop, reducing and eventually eliminating packaging waste. Recycling Steps: Consider product packaging when purchasing. Look for packaging made with recycled material or if it’s designed to be refillable. You might also consider if the product is concentrated, because…
Writing letters, arts and crafts, homework, making a grocery list … it doesn’t really matter how it got there. But if you take a close look around, you’re bound to find pen, marker, pencil or crayon markings on walls, desks, tables and furniture. Here’s how to remove those stains on a variety of surfaces. Painted Walls and Painted Wood Furniture Test the washability of the surface by first washing an inconspicuous area. Use a nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner or a wood cleaner. For walls,…
American Cleaning Institute Response to New York State Legislation on Liquid Laundry Packets Bill Unnecessary; Companies Have Made Changes to Reduce Accident Rates   Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets and  Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging More than 99% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard  As With Any Household Cleaning…
The following questions were asked of 1,002 American adults (501 men and 501 women). The independent consumer research study was completed February 13-16, 2009, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percent. Do you regularly engage in spring cleaning? Results: Yes (68%) No (32%) Insights: Spring cleaning remains a popular activity with more than 2/3 of the population participating. Which of the…
Q. What can we do, as a family, to prepare for the fall season without adding to the clutter in our home? Before you buy, inventory what you already have. Then think does this make my life better, more enjoyable, more beautiful. If not, leave it at the store. In addition to minimizing clutter in your home, you and your family can do your part to make less impact on the environment by choosing not to buy everything new.
When it comes to norovirus, you need to take extra precautions. This is a germ that is highly contagious, difficult to kill, and can survive for weeks on surfaces.