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Q. How are your hand hygiene practices different now compared to before the spread of novel coronavirus or COVID-19? 64% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 51% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 62% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products are you using more now than before the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19?  Hand soap – 62% Hand…
October 15, 2020
Ahead of Cold and Flu Season, ACI Reminds Americans to Remain Vigilant and Maintain Healthy Habits with Proper Hand Hygiene For Global Handwashing Day Oct. 15, ACI Provides Dedicated Webpage with Key Handwashing Tips and Resources to Help Curb the Spread of Viruses and Germs As we commemorate Global Handwashing Day on October 15, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reports a 14-percentage point decline in frequent handwashing since the start of the pandemic, according to a new national…
October 9, 2020
American Cleaning Institute Unveils New Video Highlighting Common Sense Hygiene, Cleaning Practices to Combat Coronavirus Americans Say They’re Using Soaps, Sanitizers, Wipes More Since Coronavirus Spread A new poll conducted on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that despite widespread adoption of increased cleaning and disinfecting practices in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, just over half (58%) of Americans are mindful of washing their hands for at least 20 seconds, and…
March 31, 2020
Q. What changes, if any, have you made to your hand hygiene practices since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak? 78% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 58% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 46% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products have you used more of since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak?  Hand…
August 29, 2020
ACI has established a set of criteria to determine if the ACI Convention can be a face-to-face event. Member companies will get a survey in early August before a final decision in September.
July 20, 2020
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and “The Germ Guy” Jason Tetro Offer Tips on Keeping Clean, Healthy and Safe Washing with soap and water and regular cleaning, disinfecting and laundering routines should be “front and center,” says ACI Common sense cleaning, disinfecting and laundering practices should be front and center as the nation faces a “Triple Threat” of pandemic fatigue, cold and flu season and holiday crowds, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). This comes on the…
November 20, 2020
Parents: 20 Seconds Could Save You or Your Kids Weeks in Bed this Cold & Flu Season   Click the image to enlarge 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
ACI Convention Postponed Until January 2022 Members-Only ACI Virtual Summit to be held Week of January 25, 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a recognized critical health emergency, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention is being postponed until January 2022. Based on extensive surveying of member companies, in-depth assessments of travel policies and regulations related to the impact of the pandemic, ACI determined it is impossible to conduct an in-person event…
September 23, 2020
Online Campaign Features Daily Reminders on Proper Cleaning and Hygiene in the Age of COVID-19 #SafeAndCleanAtHome Hashtag Highlighted on ACI’s Social Media Channels The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its new Safe and Clean at Home initiative, featuring daily cleaning challenges, tips and ideas to help all of us to clean smart while we’re spending so much more time around the house. You can find the daily #SafeAndCleanAtHome posts on ACI’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds.…
April 10, 2020
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released a new report, Rising to an Unprecedented Challenge: The cleaning products industry’s response to COVID-19, which outlines the actions industry leaders have taken in response to the increased demand for cleaning and hand hygiene products and the urgent need to reduce the spread of the virus in hospitals, public transit systems and other public spaces. In addition to a rapid and massive increase in production output, the industry and supply chain…
October 6, 2020