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French Researcher Honored With Glycerine Innovation Award Honor from ACI, NBB Recognizes Research for New Uses of Glycerine Washington, D.C. – May 2, 2017 – Research focused on converting crude glycerine, a key chemical feedstock in over-supply – into greener, more value-added products on developing alternative, greener technologies and processes – is being honored with the 2017 Glycerine Innovation Award. This year’s recipient is Prof. Dr. Christophe Len, full Professor at…
The American Cleaning Institute knows that many families affected by Hurricane Harvey are suffering and families will continue to be impacted by the flooding. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastation. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after a flood is a major undertaking.  It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right…
The Cold Water Saves Initiative educates about the benefits of cold water washing, a sustainable action that greatly benefits the environment with little effort on the individual’s part. What's in it for me? Save energy. Save your clothes. Save the planet. About 90% of the energy the washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. According to the Sierra Club, every household that switches to cold water washing could eliminate about…
The 2016 ACI Convention & 90th Anniversary Celebration at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida is your opportunity for high-level business interaction and networking with some of the most influential companies in the world. The American Cleaning Institute kicked off 2016 with its 90th Anniversary Celebration at the Annual Convention. The Convention attracted over 930 attendees from 177 organizations and 30 different countries to network and make connections with…
This is an ACI Members Only webinar. Companies marketing and advertising cleaning products as environmentally friendly or “green,” should be aware that the use of such claims is highly regulated, and a lack of compliance can lead to significant litigation and enforcement actions.  In this webinar, Arnold & Porter Consumer Product attorneys, Lori Leskin and Raqiyyah Pippins, Co-Chairs of Arnold & Porter’s Consumer Products…
Spring cleaning is a time-honored American household tradition promoting a boosted mood, better focus, and overall relaxation. Go through our resources below and see how to best optimize your cleaning and organization! Spring Cleaning Planning Spring cleaning can be overwhelming unless you go in with a plan. Whether you want to…
Read Press Release Q. Which of the following cleaning tasks do you enjoy doing the most? (Top Ranked Response) 24% Laundry 21% Cleaning countertops 21% Vacuuming 17% Dishes 7% Cleaning Furniture 7% Wiping windows 4% Polishing floors Q. How often, if ever, do you read the instructions on the tag for how to wash your clothes before washing them? 35% All of the time 42% Some of the time 16% Rarely 6% Never Q. Approximately what percentage of…
Fabric softeners and enhancers are popular for a reason; they help keep your clothes looking and feeling their best. What Is It and Why Use It?Fabric softeners (also called fabric conditioners) are a popular type of fabric enhancer, used in laundry to make fabrics feel softer and fluffier, reduce static and wrinkles, and often also add a pleasant scent. They protect fabric, preventing fading, pilling, fuzzing, and…