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Ask ACI: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Q. What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), and is it safe for use in cleaning products?A. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a widely used surfactant that removes oily stains and residues used in cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products that is safe when used properly. In cleaning products, SLS functions by wetting surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils and suspending soil so that it can be rinsed away. This ingredient also…
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Dealing With Hard Water Stains
If you’re cleaning and still seeing cloudy spots on your glassware, you probably have hard water. As with most stains, the longer it sits, the more difficult it is to remove. There are cleaning products that can help remove the mineral buildup from surfaces or run dishes through the dishwasher again, this time using a rinsing agent. It can also help to increase the amount of detergent used a bit. On surfaces, look for a cleaning…
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Show Your Appreciation for Professional Cleaners
From schools to businesses, and beyond, cleaners have long played a role in reducing the spread of illnesses and keeping our gathering places looking inviting and clean. On #RandomActsofKindnessDay, we’re suggesting taking a moment to thank the staff who help maintain our buildings each day.
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How to Use a Degreaser
You can use degreasers on most surfaces, like food preparation areas, oven hoods, pots and pans, stove tops, and countertops. But make sure you check the product label first! Never mix the degreaser with other cleaning products.
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Why Your Company Should Join ACI...
ACI launched a new membership video, featuring why companies in the cleaning product supply chain join the association. Watch the Video  
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Cleaning product ingredient safety - What is the current state of availability of information regarding ingredients in products and their function?
Cleaning Products P. DeLeo, M. Ciarlo, C. Pacelli, W. Greggs, E. Williams, W. Scott, Z. Wang, B. Brooks 2018
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Ask ACI: When Hygiene Matters Most
Q. What are the moments and places where cleaning is most important?A. We clean for lots of reasons and health is certainly one of them, especially now. The good news is that you probably don’t need to pull the house apart for a full, deep clean (although you may still want to!). As we deal with a new normal when it comes to cleaning in the age of coronavirus, it’s more important than ever to focus your…
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Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety: What Is the Current State of Availability of Information Regarding Ingredients in Products and Their Function?
Cleaning Products Paul C. DeLeo, Michael Ciarlo, Courtney Pacelli, William Greggs, Edward Spencer Williams, W. Casan Scott, Zhen Wang, and Bryan W. Brooks 2017
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