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The U.S. cleaning product industry’s second biennial sustainability report showcases continual adoption of sustainability practices within the cleaning products supply chain. The report details environmental metrics collected from 24 ACI member companies in four key areas: energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use and solid waste generation, all of which show overall decreases in impact. It also highlights how the ACI and its members have played roles in…
What happened in 2022 in the cleaning products industry? Check out the achievements in our top five priority areas:
ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the industry.
Science
Our scientific and research programs contribute to the tools, data and insight ACI member companies and…
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Minnesota Students Promote "Soap, Scrub, Sing, Rinse, and Dry" Handwashing Theme
"Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by American Cleaning Institute, CDC
Litchfield, Minnesota high school students who used holiday-themed messages to hammer home the importance of hand hygiene are the recipients of the 2017 "Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It’s a SNAP" National Award.
The Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s…
Our scientific and research programs contribute to the tools, data and insight ACI member companies and legislators use to assess the safety and effectiveness of cleaning products and their ingredients.
Research
ACI and our members share detailed technical information with a variety of audiences as part of our commitment to transparency and product and ingredient stewardship.…
Cleaning Products
Booman, Keith A.; M. Cascieri Tito; Janis Demetruuas; Arno Driedger; F. Griffith John; T. Grochoski Gregory; Betty Kong; William C. McCormick III; Helen North-Root; G Rozen Michael; and Richard I. Sedlak
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Q: My kids love the Cookie Monster, and he inspired them to help me make holiday cookies. But our cookie decorating sessions always end up with food coloring stains on their clothes. How do I remove them?
If you treat the stains as soon as the decorating session is over, they will be easier to remove.
Start by sponging the stain with cold water to remove as much of the food coloring as possible. Then pretreat with a prewash stain-remover and launder. If the stain remains, mix a solution of 1/…
American Cleaning Institute Report, "Foundations for Transformation," Showcases Steps Industry is Taking to Tackle Most Critical Issues
CEO Melissa Hockstad Calls Upon Industry to "Consider Bold Collective Actions…to Drive Momentum" on Sustainability
"Cost of Non-Participation Will Eventually Catch-up to Those Who Sit on the Sidelines"
4th Sustainability Report Data Show Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Increase in Renewable…
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…