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Leadership Evolution Group’s Amy Riccardi to Speak at 2023 Convention Session Feb. 2 Session: Future of Work ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2022, Orlando, FL Join ACI’s Future Leaders Group for a forward looking, interactive session with Amy Riccardi, Chief People Officer & Founder, Leadership Evolution Group during the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. The ACI Convention – the cleaning products…
Feb. 5 Session will explore how innovation, sustainability, regulatory shifts and consumer demands drive change in the industry2026 ACI Convention set for February 2-6, in Orlando, FL Industry leaders and experts will share insights and highlight factors expected to shape the next decade of the cleaning products industry during the 2026 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention in Orlando, FL.“A Century…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its largest Capitol Hill fly-in event on June 14 for member companies to engage with congressional offices on the need to establish a national standard for cleaning product ingredient communication. As consumers seek more information about their cleaning products, a national labeling standard for cleaning product ingredients would ensure this information is consistent, transparent,…
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, some fabrics, such as cotton, shrink when washed—…
Frequently cleaning your hands can slow the spread of germs. Alcohol based hand sanitizers or gels or antibacterial wipes are useful alternatives if soap and water are not available (for example, when traveling in the car or taxi on the way to a business meeting, before eating an in-flight meal or snack, outdoor work settings, etc.) When Soap & Water are not Available - Use Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes Use one or two squirts or pumps of the product…
Originally posted May 2021, updated March 2023 Industry strives to reach net zero global emissions by 2050 ACI drives members toward climate action The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is challenging companies in the cleaning products industry and supporting supply chain to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Nineteen ACI members have already stepped up to…
As more health care happens in the home and outside of doctors' offices or hospitals, products like antibacterial soaps, disinfectant wipes, and laundry sanitizers can add an extra level of protection for the most vulnerable. Learn More
BackgroundConsistent Ingredient CommunicationConsumers have a right to know, understand and trust what ingredients are in the products they use to keep their homes and workplaces clean. The cleaning products industry is committed to making ingredient information accessible and understandable.Why It MattersBuilding Consumer ConfidenceUnlike other consumer goods, such as food and pharmaceuticals, there is no uniform national standard governing how
Inaugural two-day event addressed EPA priorities, sustainability, extended producer responsibility, procurement and consumer-driven innovationWASHINGTON, D.C. – June 17, 2026 – The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) initial Spark Summit provided leaders from ACI member companies with ideas, tools and connections to help them navigate the regulatory, sustainability and consumer trends reshaping the cleaning products industry.Held June 11-12 in Cincinnati, OH,…
The American Cleaning Institute’s 2019 Convention was the place to be for anyone in the cleaning products industry. The 2019 Convention hosted more than 1,040 attendees from 180 companies and 27 countries. This annual event provides attendees the opportunity to network, attend business-to-business meetings and learn about new trends and developments taking place within the cleaning products industry.  Speaker Sessions In addition to…