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ACI and Good Housekeeping will be partnering again for Discover Cleaning 2022: The Clean, Healthy & Happy Home. It will be a virtual event held on October 26 at 1 PM EDT. This year’s summit will take a whole-home approach and examine consumer issues, industry innovations and home design and other trends related to kitchen and bathroom cleaning, laundry challenges and maintaining good indoor air quality. Key discussion topics will include cleaning for health and safety, how new…
August 10, 2022
May 4, 2022 | 1-2 PM EDT This is a members only event. The SEC recently released its long-awaited 510- page proposal on climate-related disclosures. This proposed rule is the first time public companies in the United States (and foreign private issuers reporting here) would be subject to such detailed disclosure requirements. In this session, we will provide an overview of what the proposed rule means for SEC registrants and the proposal’s key elements, including disclosure of climate-related…
April 18, 2022
Findings Indicate that Antiseptic Compounds Are Unlikely to Cause Adverse Ecological Impacts Risk Analysis Framework May Be Adapted for Other Ingredients That Reach the Environment Through Down-the-Drain Pathways Article Published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry The use of three topical antiseptic compounds – benzalkonium chloride (BAC), benzethonium chloride (BZT) and chloroxylenol (PCMX) – has increased due to the phase-out of other antimicrobial ingredients (such as triclosan) in…
November 16, 2022
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
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…
October 11, 2022
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
ACI and Good Housekeeping’s Third Annual Cleaning Summit Takes Place October 26 Register for This Free, Virtual Event at: https://live.goodhousekeeping.com/discovercleaning2022 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeeping are coming together again for the 2022 Discover Cleaning Summit: The Clean, Healthy & Happy Home. Registration is now open for the free, virtual event, which will be held on October 26 at 1 PM EDT. The event is designed to address the cleaning concerns…
September 12, 2022