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The transition from soaps to detergents during World War II addressed immediate wartime needs and set the stage for the diverse range of cleaning products we rely on today.Discover the story!
Q. How are your hand hygiene practices different now compared to before the spread of novel coronavirus or COVID-19? 64% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 51% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 62% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel…
Data collection, consumer education, reducing single use plastics and increasing the availability of post-consumer recycled plastics are essential steps in curbing plastic pollution. EPA should consider the time it takes to transition packaging formats, as well as possible hindrances other EPA regulations could impose on new, more sustainable product formats. On July 28, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA…
National Laundry Day is April 15 and is a great time to recognize the vital role laundry plays in keeping our homes and families safe, healthy, and comfortable. Whether you’re a laundry pro or just getting started, we invite you to join the celebration, share your best laundry advice and learn about the ongoing efforts to make laundry more efficient and environmentally friendly.Why Laundry MattersLaundry goes beyond cleanliness—it impacts how we present ourselves to others every day. Wearing…
BackgroundAdvancing Chemical Innovation Through Smart RegulationChemical innovation forms the foundation of most products in society and is key to a growing, vibrant, and sustainable economy, including job creation.ACI supports a risk-based regulatory approach for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chemical management process that is practical, timely, and firmly grounded in sound science. This ensures member companies can formulate new innovative products for American consumers. We…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) appreciates Matt Fuchs and TIME Magazine for tackling the important topic of dishwasher pods and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in their recent article, “What Happens to the Plastic in Dishwasher Pods?”  We especially commend the article for highlighting a crucial point: detergent-grade PVA does not form microplastics, a misconception we are dedicated to clarifying. The article also notes the safety of these products,…
To do laundry, start by sorting clothes by color and fabric care instructions, then treat stains. Put them in the washing and laundry detergent, adding laundry boosters like fabric softener if desired. Choose the appropriate washer setting, then dry, fold and put away clothes and household linens. 6. Fold and put away: Fold your clean
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics, New Sustainability Report, Promoting Cleaning is Caring Emphasis on Mental Health Highlighted at ACI Convention Pushing for more rapid reviews of critical and sustainable new chemistries for the cleaning products industry is one of the top imperatives for the…