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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
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
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
Q. I’m motivated this year to do a massive spring cleaning but with little kids running around my home, I'm concerned about cleaning product safety. How should I be planning to clean safely?  A. We encourage parents to do spring cleaning in the absence of young children so that you can give it your full attention without distractions. Here are some additional safety tips —  Children are usually curious and explore all the new things they…
March 11, 2019
“The products and chemistries our industry creates are leading us to a clean and vibrant future.”       - Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO Our Future Is Clean is ACI’s campaign highlighting the cleaning products industry’s efforts toward a clean, sustainable world and to promote consumers’ health and well-being.   ACI is proud to lead an industry movement involving the biggest companies in the cleaning product…
August 21, 2019
Cleaning product packaging is essential for the safe transportation and storage of products. Fortunately, detergent bottles and many other cleaning product containers are designed to be remade. We need your help close the loop, reducing and eventually eliminating packaging waste. Recycling Steps: Consider product packaging when purchasing. Look for packaging made with recycled material or if it’s designed to be refillable. You might also…
July 14, 2022
Tell your story better with economic data This is an ACI Members Only event. ACI's latest economic impact report, "An Economic Analysis of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry," provides a detailed snapshot of the essential nature of the cleaning product supply chain in the year before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. And for the first time, the report demonstrates the economic footprint of the
March 3, 2022
Product safety is a key component of product stewardship. In the cleaning product industry, manufacturers need tests to assess the hazards of their products to promote safe and responsible use. In this workshop, we will review in vitro cellular and tissue-based testing methods for respiratory irritation throughout the life cycle of cleaning products, from raw materials, formulation of intermediate and end use products…
January 6, 2023
ACI members can view this event on demand. Consumers have been relying on cleaning products more than ever to keep themselves and their families safe. What consumers are looking for in their household cleaning products has been impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the focus of a study by Bellomy completed in March 2021 and this webinar will share insights from the study. Wed, 04/14/2021 - 13:00…
March 25, 2021
ACI members can receive a 15% registration discount at Cleaning Products US. Contact ACI’s Membership Office for details.  Register for the event on the conference website. Session topics include:  Consumer Trends that Impact the Cleaning Industry Sustainable Innovations Right Around the Corner Creating Cleaning as a Lifestyle Change Dust Up: Furniture, Floor and Air Quality Strengthening Links in Our Supply Chain The…
August 24, 2022