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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar to discuss best practices and key disease prevention strategies for school administrators, teachers, and parents and caregivers to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy. During the session, CDC expert Vincent Hill, PhD will share information and answer questions about hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection and discuss solutions to common barriers in schools. The webinar is part of ACI and CDC’s joint initiative,…
August 18, 2021
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics, New Sustainability Report, Promoting Cleaning is Caring Emphasis on Mental Health Highlighted at ACI Convention Pushing for more rapid reviews of critical and sustainable new chemistries for the cleaning products industry is one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in 2024, said Melissa…
January 31, 2024
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2019 – According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), more than 75 percent of American households participate in the annual ritual of spring cleaning. While the primary reasons cited for spring cleaning are to reduce clutter, remove asthma or allergy triggers and prevent the spread of illness, the Packets Up! campaign urges parents and caregivers to consider one additional reason – home safety. This is particularly important for protecting…
March 12, 2019
Consumers Maintain Higher Use of Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectants One Year Later Survey Provides Insights on Potential Shifts in Cleaning Behaviors for the Future Key Survey Data Available Here A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning practices are still front-and-center for a strong majority of Americans, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). A national online consumer survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI show that 85 percent of…
March 16, 2021
Experienced Membership Professional Joins Leading Cleaning Product Trade Group The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the appointment of John Fawkes as Manager, Membership. In this role, Mr. Fawkes will be responsible for the development and implementation of activities to promote member retention, growth, and engagement. Previously, he held key membership positions at the Household & Commercial Products Association and International Franchise Association. “John comes on…
November 3, 2021
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of three staff members in its human resources, administrative and communications departments. The promotions include: Wanda Stokes to Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Administration. Wanda, who joined ACI in 2003, previously served as Senior Director, Human Resources & Administration and has extensive experience in leading ACI’s human resource efforts. Joanne Oh to Senior Communications &…
January 5, 2021
More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices Read the Survey Results New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, 16-percentage points higher than non-parents. In what many…
October 25, 2021
The American Cleaning Institute – the trade association for the cleaning products industry – released the following statement in response to irresponsible headlines and stories - attempting to summarize a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience - that distort the safety and beneficial use of quaternary ammonium compounds: The use of cleaning products, disinfectants and their chemistries contribute to public health in homes, schools, healthcare settings and communities every single…
April 3, 2024
ACI held its 2017 Fall Meeting at its headquarters in Washington DC and hosted 70 registrants from over 35 companies. Recap: Attendees received valuable updates and information about trends taking place in the cleaning product industry, while offering them the opportunity to network and catch up with their fellow industry colleagues.  Standing Committees The 2017 Fall Meeting was held over three days, providing Members with insightful information about ACI’s ongoing work…
February 4, 2019
Features CDC Expert Designed to Assist School Administrators, Teachers and School Staff Schools play a central role in slowing the spread of diseases in communities by providing healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments for students. To support their efforts, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar covering best practices and key prevention strategies to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy. The free webinar, “The Continued Role of Hand Hygiene and…
August 18, 2021