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Former “Dirty Jobs” Television Host Will Speak at Ticketed Luncheon American Cleaning Institute Members Can Register for Event During Convention Sign UpThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced that former “Dirty Jobs” television host Mike Rowe will be the special guest speaker at the Keynote Luncheon during ACI’s 2026 Industry Convention in Orlando, FL in February.A former professional opera singer, TV host, writer, narrator, producer, actor, spokesman and advocate for the skilled trades…
Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine?
A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association of the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. ACI (www.cleaninginstitute.org) was recognized in the Supporter category.
EPA’s Safer Choice program uses the technical tools and expertise of EPA’s New Chemicals Program to evaluate the environmental and human health impacts of every chemical ingredient in a product. As a…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
Milliken & Company has stepped up to the challenge. ACI spoke with Milliken's Deidre Sandrock, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, and Cindy…
CMA, as part of National Association of Manufacturers, Brings Together Business Leaders Within the Trade Association Community
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), will serve as the Chair of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturers Associations (CMA).
Made up of over 200 industry-specific manufacturing associations representing 130,000 companies worldwide, the CMA creates powerful partnerships across the industry…
Be the Brand’s Madeline Fetterly to Speak at 2024 Convention Session Feb. 1
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
Join ACI’s Future Leaders Group as they host a forward looking, interactive session with Madeline Fetterly, CEO & Founder, Be the Brand during the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.
The Be the Brand session will take place February 1 during ACI’s Convention Week, January 29-February 2, 2024, at Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando,…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Research that could help improve micelle sizing and partitioning studies using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has been recognized as the best paper published in 2020 in the Journal of Surfactants & Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2021 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held virtually May 3-14.
The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning…
Cleaning products play an essential role in our daily lives. By safely and effectively removing soils, germs and other contaminants, they help us to stay healthy, care for our homes and possessions, and make our surroundings more pleasant.
Promoting Wellness
Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent illnesses…
This National Safety Month, ACI Warns Against Social Media Trends That Prioritize Aesthetics Over Safe StorageIn recognition of National Safety Month, ACI is reinforcing its #StoreNotDecor initiative to help families recognize and avoid unsafe storage trends that are popular and prevalent on social media platforms. According to ACI’s recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research, more than one in three (35%) of adults admit to keeping liquid laundry packets within reach or sight of children,…