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What’s the science behind how cleaning products remove dirt and bacteria?Cleaning products work by leveraging chemistry and biology to break down, lift, and eliminate unwanted substances from surfaces. Most cleaning agents contain active ingredients—such as surfactants, enzymes, or disinfectants—that target specific types of dirt and microorganisms.Surfactants are molecules that reduce surface tension, allowing water to spread and penetrate grime. They surround and loosen particles of grease,…
Promotions Announced for Melissa Grande, Shawnté Furbush-Jones Washington, D.C. – August 16, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) named veteran meeting planner Merla Zollinger as the association’s new Senior Director, Convention and Meetings. Ms. Zollinger comes to ACI from American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, where she spent 27 years, most recently as Senior Manager, Convention Services. "Merla brings extensive experience in meetings and convention…
Leaders from Europe, Japan, India, Australia, Canada, Mexico and Brazil to Address Regional Cleaning Product Supply Chain Challenges ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL Executives from leading trade associations will discuss firsthand the challenges facing their region’s cleaning products supply chain, during the Global Industry Update at the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. Attendees will learn about the global industry outlook and engage with…
In letters sent to President-Elect Donald Trump and all members of the 119th Congress, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) outlined several policy priorities to help ensure and enhance the availability of critical products and chemistries for the American people and the manufacturing sector at large.The letters highlight the following 2025 Policy Priorities:New Chemicals: ACI recommends the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) abide by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) statute and…
Leaders from Europe, Japan, India, Australia, Canada, Mexico and Brazil to Address Regional Cleaning Product Supply Chain Challenges ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL Executives from leading trade associations will discuss firsthand the challenges facing their region’s cleaning products supply chain, during the Global Industry Update at the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. Attendees will learn about the global industry outlook and engage with…
During National Safety Month, ACI urges families to choose safe storage over “aesthetic” organization trends6 in 10 Americans store – or would store – cleaning products in decorative containers, raising avoidable risks at homeEven as safety remains a top stated priority, unsafe storage behaviors continue to climbThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging families during National Safety Month to rethink a growing home-organization habit: transferring detergent products into decorative…
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain Sustainability Leadership, 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics at ACI Mid-Year Meeting ACI Mid-Year Meeting June 10-12 in Arlington, VA Advocating for a fair and equitable legislative and regulatory environment for the cleaning products industry remains one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in 2024, said Melissa…