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What’s the science behind how cleaning products remove dirt and bacteria?Cleaning products work by leveraging chemistry and biology to break down, lift, and eliminate unwanted substances from surfaces. Most cleaning agents contain active ingredients—such as surfactants, enzymes, or disinfectants—that target specific types of dirt and microorganisms.Surfactants are molecules that reduce surface tension, allowing water to spread and penetrate…
Promotions Announced for Melissa Grande, Shawnté Furbush-Jones
Washington, D.C. – August 16, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) named veteran meeting planner Merla Zollinger as the association’s new Senior Director, Convention and Meetings.
Ms. Zollinger comes to ACI from American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, where she spent 27 years, most recently as Senior Manager, Convention Services.
"Merla brings extensive experience in meetings…
Leaders from Europe, Japan, India, Australia, Canada, Mexico and Brazil to Address Regional Cleaning Product Supply Chain Challenges
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
Executives from leading trade associations will discuss firsthand the challenges facing their region’s cleaning products supply chain, during the Global Industry Update at the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.
Attendees will learn…
Leaders from Europe, Japan, India, Australia, Canada, Mexico and Brazil to Address Regional Cleaning Product Supply Chain Challenges
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL
Executives from leading trade associations will discuss firsthand the challenges facing their region’s cleaning products supply chain, during the Global Industry Update at the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.
Attendees will learn…
Sens. Coons and Husted Introduce Legislation Authorizing EPA’s Safer Choice ProgramStatutory Authorization Would Strengthen the Program, Incentivize Innovation in Cleaning Products, and Deliver Meaningful Benefits to ConsumersWASHINGTON, D.C. – June 2, 2026 – Senators Christopher Coons (D-DE) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced legislation to officially authorize the Safer Choice program. The bill codifies Safer Choice as it currently exists at the U.S. Environmental Protection…
American Cleaning Institute offers insights on SBTi Corporate Net-Zero StandardDecember 15, 2025 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is helping to enable the cleaning product industry’s continued progress in sustainability by providing input on the latest draft of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard.The SBTi is updating its Net-Zero Standard to reflect the latest climate science and respond to companies’…
ACI: targeted changes to TSCA will deliver tangible benefits to member manufacturersACI submits letter to Subcommittee highlighting cleaning products industry’s TSCA concerns The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) held a hearing on chemical regulation this week, shedding more light on potential solutions for challenges to the U.S. chemical supply chain.The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the…