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Ahead of Upcoming Holiday Shopping Season, Research Reflects Americans are Ready to Go Back In-Store, if Proper Cleaning Protocols are In Place
American Cleaning Institute Healthy Returns Program Provides Businesses with Concise Reminders on Cleaning to Keep Customers, Employees Healthy and Safe
Findings from a recent national survey unveils strong consumer confidence in business cleanliness, with two-thirds of Americans (…
Q: I suspect that our new backyard has some poison ivy. If I wear gloves, long sleeves and long pants to protect me, how do I clean these clothes when I'm finished gardening so I don't spread the poison ivy?
A: You are right to be concerned. Poison ivy produces a resin called urushiol. This resin is the culprit that triggers allergic rash reactions in most people. When it remains on unwashed clothing, it is still active. Avoid touching your…
Some clothes are easier to care for than others. Here are some guides for dealing with tricky fabrics, specific color groups, and links to our supporting topic pages. Explore laundry basics and a how-to list, good detergents, and precautions to take around children on laundry day!
Dark Clothes
Rash Guard…
Follow These Rules for Keeping Uniforms Spotless
Keeping school, work and sports uniforms looking their best starts in the laundry room! By following these basic guidelines, you can help a uniform to last the entire season – and even beyond.
1. Start with the "right fit." A too-tight uniform can cause excess perspiration (and resulting stains), and one that drags in the sleeves or hem can pick up extra soil. So…
New recommendations enable families to choose the appropriate laundry care to meet their household’s needs.
Did you know there are different levels of laundry? The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released new science-based recommendations on laundry practices to help consumers understand how to help care for their families.
The new guidelines come as industry has seen an increase in consumer questions related to laundry best practices in…
Q. When you first moved to college, how prepared were you for cleaning on your own?
32% said completely prepared
50% said very prepared
14% said somewhat prepared
4% said not very prepared
0% said not at all prepared
Q. Now that you are close to the end of your college experience, do you feel prepared to clean on your own?
32% said completely prepared
50% said very prepared
14% said somewhat prepared
3% said not very prepared
1% said not at all prepared
Q. Which of the…
New research shows more than half of Americans (52%) prioritize safety when it comes to storing cleaning productsIn the same survey, more than 50% of Americans say they plan to, would consider or already store laundry products in decorative jars or clear containersImportant reminders ahead of National Poison Prevention WeekAmericans are conflicted when it comes to storing their cleaning products. New research from the American…
ACI has been conducting surveys on cleaning habits for decades.
Annual Cleaning Surveys
2026 Spring Cleaning Survey Findings2025 Fall Cleaning Survey Findings2025 Spring Cleaning Survey Findings2024 Fall Cleaning Survey Findings2024 Spring Cleaning Survey…
To be sustainable, we must meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. As an industry, we are striving to optimize use of our planet’s resources across all phases of a product’s lifecycle. In order to achieve this, we must pay particular attention to the water and energy we use and the waste we generate as a result of creating cleaning products.
The product packaging is critical in allowing your cleaning product to be safely transported to you…