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Q. Is it safe to use empty containers of laundry detergent and other cleaning products for arts and crafts projects now that it’s too cold for my kids to play outside? Cleaning product containers are not toys. We encourage parents and teachers to keep cleaning products out of reach of children and pets. So, using cleaning product containers for crafts could send a mixed message to children.
December 5, 2018
"Grandma's recipes" for home cleaning have been a part of household lore for years. Lately, these recipes have been promoted as a "safer" alternative to commercially formulated cleaning products. While we may feel comfortable using these ingredients in cleaning applications, perhaps because some are edible, there are important facts about these recipes to consider. Ignoring these considerations may mean…
February 8, 2019
The 11th annual Cleaning Products US Conference took place October 10-12, 2017 in Alexandria, VA, organized by Smithers Apex and ACI. In its 11th year, Cleaning Products US featured some of the top industry experts in the cleaning products marketplace, covering everything from marketing to cold water washing to sustainability and recycling. Tue, 10/10/2017 - 09:00…
February 4, 2019
The Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit was hosted in New York City on May 2-3rd. Organized by Organic Monitor, the aim of the Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit is to advance sustainability in the cleaning products industry by debating key issues in a high-level forum. More Details  Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:00 Wed, 05/03/2017 - 17:00
March 11, 2019
Global leaders from across the cleaning products industry will come together in Sao Paulo, Brazil for Cleaning Products Latin America. The conference location is Hotel Pullman Sao Paulo International Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil. For more details visit the Cleaning Products website. Tue, 06/21/2016 - 00:00 Thu, 06/23/2016 - 12:59
February 4, 2019
  Gov. Cuomo Urged to Work for Collaborative, Pragmatic Solution The CEOs of associations representing the household and commercial cleaning product supply chain are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the serious consequences of legislation that could effectively take many products off store shelves across the state of New York. The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) is aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in…
July 3, 2019
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain, its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that treats the other wastes from your home — before the water reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes, estuaries or oceans. Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible with a wide variety of wastewater treatment systems in use throughout the…
March 11, 2019
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) on the grounds that they did not comply with the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA). The decision came after the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) filed a lawsuit against NYSDEC for exceeding its…
August 29, 2019
One of the many ingredients in cleaning products are solvents. They help give cleaning products the right thickness and help other ingredients stay mixed.
August 15, 2019
There’s nothing more important than the health and well-being of our friends and family, especially those who can’t always care for themselves. Learn about cleaning product safety.
December 3, 2019