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BackgroundThe Regulation of Polymer Chemistries Polymers are molecules made up of many smaller, repeating structural units called “monomers” linked together in long chains or networks. Some examples include rubber, cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). There has been an increase of state and federal governments regulating polymers in consumer products, and in some cases, conflating them with microplastics. It is important to distinguish that although all plastics are polymers, not all…
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Child care is essential for millions of working parents and caregivers across the country. The C Is for Clean: Building Blocks of Health Child Care toolkit is designed to serve all members of the child care community, from providers and employees to children and parents/caregivers, echoing public health guidelines for disinfecting, cleaning and reinforcing…
Dishwashers are great time savers. To keep you and your family safe the American Cleaning Institute offers a dozen tips for dishwasher safety:
Place sharp items, like knives, with points down in the utensil basket.
Carefully place glassware to prevent breaking/chipping. Make sure they can’t rattle against each other when the dishes and glasses are sprayed with the water or when you slide the rack in or out.
Avoid overloading. Crowing glasses and plates can cause them to…
Feb 1 Session: Future of Cleaning: Artificial Intelligence and the Cleaning Products Industry
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
Experts from Hogan Lovells and Noble.AI will discuss how artificial intelligence has already started to change the cleaning product industry’s approach towards superior product development – as well as its legal implications – during the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI)…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, released the following statement upon the announcement that Douglas Troutman, ACI Co-Interim CEO, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, has been nominated by the White House to become the Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The statement can be attributed to ACI Board Chair…
Congressional Chemistry Caucus Reception to Showcase Innovative ChemistriesAmerican Cleaning Institute Hosts Annual Congressional Fly-In to Discuss Key IssuesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will lead two events May 20-21 on Capitol Hill for member companies to engage congressional offices about key issues critical for the industry to continue to deliver innovative products that allow Americans to live cleaner, healthier lives.The Congressional Chemistry…
Prevention Starts with Proper Storage and Smart Habits Around Cleaning ProductsMany accidental exposures happen in the moments when a product is left out “just for a minute.” During National Poison Prevention Week (March 15–21, 2026), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is reminding families that taking an extra second to store products safely can help prevent accidental poisonings, especially among young children and vulnerable adults.Cleaning…
Think about all the "public" surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn't the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer. If you power up before you clean up, all the germs and bacteria that commuted with you are transferred from your hands to your workstation. Ugh! And then, if…