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To help you out, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts of hand washing clothes.
May 2, 2022
Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’re welcoming another baby into your home, it’s important to wash your baby’s clothes properly. Check out our tips.
September 29, 2022
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…
October 11, 2022
Features CDC Expert
Designed to Support Personnel in K-12 Schools and Early Care Education
Schools play a central role in slowing the spread of diseases in communities by providing healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments for students. To support these efforts, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar covering best practices and key prevention strategies to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy.
The free webinar, “Clean Hands and…
July 18, 2022
It may be possible to machine wash your flag; the fabric care label will tell you. If not, follow our tips for hand washing the flag, using cool water and a mild detergent.
June 29, 2022
As dishes are cleared from tables in millions of homes this Thanksgiving, those celebrating can save a significant amount of water by scraping their dishes instead of rinsing them before they are put into the dishwasher.
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and American Cleaning Institute (ACI) are asking consumers to take this simple step to conserve water and create a more sustainable Thanksgiving.
“Nearly 90 million households across the U.S. have…
November 20, 2022
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Contributes to Concentrated Detergent Products Used by Millions of Households Everyday
Decades of Real-World Science Demonstrate Environmental/Human Safety and Biodegradability of PVA/PVOH
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a petition from non-governmental organizations calling for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to…
November 15, 2022
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) celebrated National Cleaning Week (March 27 – April 2) by launching their rebranded blog, which will now be called Cleaning Is Caring.
This update (from “Clean & Happy Nest”) reflects a closer alignment of the blog with ACI’s Cleaning Is Caring campaign, an initiative reflecting the shift in consumer perceptions of, and motivations behind, cleaning. Over the last few years, cleaning has evolved from being seen as a chore to keep…
March 28, 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
What’s Moving the Needle in the Cleaning Product Supply Chain? Find Out at ACI’s Convention
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL
Are you interested in innovations that will move the needle in the cleaning product supply chain? Join us during the Innovation Showcase at the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
The expanded Showcase will take place February 1 and 2 during ACI’s Convention Week, January 30-February 4 at the Grande…
December 14, 2022