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Global Handwashing Day Oct. 15
93% of Americans Found Handwashing is Important in Preventing the Spread of Illness at Home, American Cleaning Institute Survey Finds
Checkout ACI’s Global Handwashing Day Resources at cleaninginstitute.org/global-handwashing-day
Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights the importance of handwashing with soap and water, especially during key times throughout the day.
The theme for this year is: Unite for Hand Hygiene. In recognizing the…
Q. Can you safely dilute hand soap?A. No. For optimal safety, you should not dilute hand soap, unless it is a concentrated product intended to have water added for use. We’ve all been there: you go to wash your hands and realize you’re down to the last dregs of your liquid hand soap. You may be tempted to add water to the soap dispenser. But there’s a good reason not to.Liquid soap is made up of a precise combination of ingredients that work together to effectively lift dirt and grime…
ACI is actively engaged at all levels of the public policy process in an effort to support the sustainability of the cleaning products industry through science-based advocacy. This includes work to ensure sustainable chemical management policies, including the use of risk-based approaches in governmental and private sector programs, in order to minimize unjustified or excessive constraints on product innovation and formulation.ACI members can get further details on state and…
COVID-19 Cleaning Behavior Findings
Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19?
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Proper storage of all cleaning products is a daily practice that can help prevent accidents in the home. In particular, liquid laundry packets need to be used and stored as directed and kept out of reach of children.
As liquid laundry packets came onto the market, sales greatly increased due to the ease and convenience of use. In 2015, a multi-stakeholder group gathered to develop a safety standard for these products. Safety measures include:…
American Cleaning Institute “Levels of Clean” guide provides actionable guidance to reduce spread of illnessLearn More About ACI's 2025 Fall Survey ResultsAs Americans brace for yet another cold and flu season, a new survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reveals 79% of U.S. households miss key opportunities to reduce the spread of illness through proactive cleaning, leaving them at risk.While 72% of Americans say they change their cleaning habits in some form during cold and flu…
Hand Sanitizers and Antibacterial Soaps
ACI is leading multi-year multi-million-dollar efforts to address FDA’s safety and efficacy data requirements in the final OTC Topical Antiseptic Monographs for Health Care, Consumer Wash and Consumer Rub products, in order to preserve and protect the marketplace for these products. ACI leads Interested Party…
Whether for move out cleaning or just keeping your place, here are the tasks that should be on your list.
Just because you don’t "own" your place doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a regular cleaning routine to keep your environment fresh and in good condition. Cleaning on a regular basis makes the job easier when you do tackle these tasks – and what’s more, keeping your rental in good shape helps ensure that you’ll get your deposit back when your lease is up! Follow these tips … but…
2017 Convention 2017 Mid-Year Meeting2017 ACI Convention RecapThe American Cleaning Institute’s 2017 Convention was the place to be for anyone in the cleaning products industry. The event gathered more than 960 attendees from 180 companies from 28 countries. This annual event continued its tradition of providing great opportunities to network, attend business-to-business meetings and learn about new trends and developments in the industry.Speaker SessionsThe Consumer Panel…
American Cleaning Institute Joins National Blue Ribbon Task Force To Stem Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Led by The Creative Coalition and Yale University School of Public Health, first-of-its-kind Task Force brings together corporate leaders, nation’s top doctors, entertainment industry, and NGOs to tackle vaccine hesitancy
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, joined the National Blue Ribbon Task Force to Stem COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy.
This is a national effort spearheaded by The Creative Coalition in partnership with the Dean of…