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Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to
plastic bags. However, they need proper care to
prevent things like germs and mold from growing and
cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags
safely between each use. Here’s how:
CLEANING
REUSABLE BAGS
C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R R E U S A B L E B A G S
Woven or Nonwoven
Polypropylene
A form of plastic
that can be made
from recycled plastic
containers. Machine
wash (gentle cycle with
soap and cold water) or…
Agency Defers Rulemaking, ACI Continues to Provide Safety, Efficacy Data on Five Key Antibacterial Ingredients
Washington, D.C. – December 19, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule governing the use of antibacterial ingredients in healthcare antiseptic products, including soaps, hand washes and rubs:
"The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomes the decision by the Food and Drug…
February 4, 2019
Q. Of all the pandemic related behaviors, which ones will you continue in the future?
76% Frequently washing hands with soap and water
57% Using hand sanitizer frequently
50% Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
39% Wearing a mask
37% Staying socially distanced
21% Other
9% Will not continue with any behaviors
Q. Why do you plan to continue these pandemic related behaviors?
73% For my health and wellness
62% For health and wellness of others
40% It is part of my everyday routine
20% I don…
July 14, 2021
American Cleaning Institute Issued 2014 Request for Agency to Create Specific Category for Food Handler Antiseptic Handwash Products
Antibacterial Soaps, Sanitizers "Critical to Infection Control," says ACI
Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomed a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a separate regulatory category for antiseptic products used in food handler settings.
The agency announced that it is formally…
March 11, 2019
The ingredients in your cleaning products fall into several different categories, added to provide different characteristics and cleaning functions. Each product formula is a careful balance of various ingredients that will work best for what you are trying to clean.
For more information about the specific ingredients in a cleaning product, visit the manufacturer's website or look for the product in SmartLabel…
December 5, 2018
Parents: 20 Seconds Could Save You or Your Kids Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season
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We’re already deep into cold and flu season – but it’s never too late to start protecting yourself. Easy step? Keep your hands clean. Consider this: 65% of U.S. parents of children ages 5 and under don’t always wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, according to a new survey by Wakefield Research for the American Cleaning Institute. Any…
March 5, 2019
Parents: 20 Seconds Could Save You or Your Kids Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season
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We’re already deep into cold and flu season – but it’s never too late to start protecting yourself. Easy step? Keep your hands clean. Consider this: 65% of U.S. parents of children ages 5 and under don’t always wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, according to a new survey by Wakefield Research for the American Cleaning Institute. Any less than that and…
February 8, 2019
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THE IMPACT OF
DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
New York, New York 10016
26 March 1996
Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date
Project Manager
Prepared by
ROY F. WESTON, INC.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345
Work Order Number 05821-005-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1…
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UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS
THE IMPACT OF
DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
New York, New York 10016
26 March 1996
Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date
Project Manager
Prepared by
ROY F. WESTON, INC.
Fate and Effect Laboratory
254 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345
Work Order Number 05821-005-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities.
Everyone in the family can find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore, regardless of experience level.
Here Is a Basic Cleaning Guide:…
December 6, 2018