The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Search

Results (1095)

What is RSV? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), RSV, or Respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. It can be serious for some, causing bronchiolitis or pneumonia. Cleaning for RSV RSV spreads primarily through virus droplets, either through close contact with an infected person who is contagious or touching a surface with the virus on it. Prevention is particularly important if you or…
This session will provide a practical guide to engaging your suppliers effectively, getting the right PCF data, and integrating it into something you can actually act on.For ACI members only. Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00 Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:00
Q: I’ve done a good job keeping my skin protected from the sun, and my kids protected from mosquitoes. But now I have bug spray and sunscreen on my clothes. What do I do? While that’s definitely good news for you and your kids, it sounds like the family wardrobe didn’t make out as well. But don’t fear; most commercially available bug sprays and sunscreens do wash out relatively easily. First, pretreat the stains with a prewash stain remover, then launder, using the hottest…
Here's what the cleaning product supply chain is saying about ingredient communication:   "Consumer education is a key part of achieving empowerment through the “right to understand” principle. Education efforts are designed to reach people where they are and creates awareness of the tools and information available."         - Kristin Cordz, Market Actives, LLC, Chair of ACI…
The session will also explore how modern Scope 3 technology platforms and emerging AI-enabled tools are helping companies manage growing data requests, improve data quality, and scale data collection with limited resources.For ACI Members Only. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 11:00 Mon, 07/13/2026 - 12:00
This is an ACI Members only event.  In this webinar, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of the National Ombudsman External Manager, John Kelly, and President & CEO, Melissa Hockstad will discuss the regulatory challenges impacting small businesses. Wed, 11/29/2023 - 13:00 Wed, 11/29/2023 - 14:00
Join us for a webinar focusing on keeping students safe and healthy throughout back-to-school season. Hosted by ACI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this event covers everything from hand hygiene to backpack essentials. Watch on demand here. Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:00 Wed, 08/02/2023 - 15:00
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are increasingly shaping business decisions across the cleaning products value chain from sourcing and product development to customer expectations and business strategy. But knowing where to start, what matters most, and how different teams contribute can be challenging.ACI Members Only. Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:00 Wed, 07/01/2026 - 12:00
What is Monkeypox? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), monkeypox is a viral disease in the same family of viruses as the one that causes smallpox, although milder. It can be spread through close contact with a person with monkeypox or touching objects, fabrics, and surfaces that have been used by someone with monkeypox. There is currently an outbreak that has reached several countries and most U.S. states, which is…
Kao Corporation Scientists Honored With ACI Distinguished Paper Award Research Article Recognized as Best 2016 Paper in Journal of Surfactants & Detergents Millions of consumers love the "softness" of their clothing after using liquid fabric softeners. Scientists from the Kao Corporation in Japan have unlocked the mechanism describing how these products work effectively on cloths and yarns…