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ACI members can receive a 15% registration discount at Cleaning Products US. Contact ACI’s Membership Office for details.  Register for the event on the conference website. Session topics include:  Consumer Trends that Impact the Cleaning Industry Sustainable Innovations Right Around the Corner Creating Cleaning as a Lifestyle Change Dust Up: Furniture, Floor and Air Quality Strengthening Links in Our Supply Chain…
While we strive for spotless, tidy homes, let’s face it – there are about a million things we’d rather do than clean. We’ve got busy work weeks, and the last thing we want to do on Saturdays is more work. So, to help you out, we compiled a list of ideas to help make your cleaning FUN – and maybe even have you looking forward to it. See what you think!
Q. During cold and flu season, when, if at all, do you typically change your cleaning habits (i.e. clean more thoroughly or frequently)? 25% said Only if I or someone else in the home is sick 18% said Only if guests are coming over 15% said Only if there is an uptick in illness numbers 2% said Other 27% said I preemptively change my cleaning habits for the whole season 32% said I don’t change my cleaning habits Q. How confident are you that…
ACI Sustainability Goal: Reduce GHG emissions across the cleaning products value chain as part of our industry’s collective efforts to confront climate change.
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 American
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/…
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…
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,…
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…
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.