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Online Initiative Features Weekly Messages on Cleaning Product Ingredients and Benefits #DiscoverClean Hashtag to Be Highlighted on ACI’s Social Media Channels The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its new Discover Clean initiative, which will feature updated insights and information on cleaning products across ACI’s social media channels. “In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are using cleaning and hygiene products more than ever,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI…
January 30 Session Explores Challenges, Opportunities in Journey Towards SustainabilityACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLIndustry leaders and experts will share insights and discuss leveraging green chemistry to develop safer, more effective and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that comply with new standards while setting the stage for future innovation during the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention,With the EPA’s…
Strategies for Cleaning Success Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out. Although today's…
Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out.Although today's centrally heated homes don't…
For best results, always read and follow label directions on cleaning products. Labels will give specific instructions for types of surfaces the cleaner should or shouldn't be used on, how much to use and how to use the product. Also, read and follow the use and care guides that come with fixtures, appliances and other surfaces. Do not mix cleaning products. Products which are safe when used alone can sometimes become dangerous if mixed with other products.…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic continued to be a recognized critical health emergency, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention was postponed until January 2022. In the meantime, during the week of January 25, 2021 ACI hosted a Virtual Summit. This event featured meetings of ACI’s expert standing committees, annual State of the Association address, policy and issue briefings, educational sessions on topics essential to the cleaning…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors elected three new members to its ranks at its virtual 2021 Mid-Year Meeting.  The new Directors include: Zoë Baldwin, General Manager – Base Chemicals Americas, Shell Chemical LP  Diego Ruiz, Vice President – Global Government Relations, SC Johnson  Joseph Schwalbach, Vice President – Downstream Derivatives, Indorama Ventures Integrated Oxides and Derivatives The executives were elected to fill vacancies…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted formal comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s Background Document on Microplastics in Consumer Products Research.“ACI aligns with DTSC’s goal to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment during all stages of the consumer product life cycle,” said Dan Selechnik, Director, Environmental Health and Safety, American Cleaning Institute. “Clear, science-based definitions are…