The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet.
From room-by-room checklists to stain removal guides, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) experts have advice to solve your toughest cleaning conundrums. So go ahead, ask your question!
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The ACI Cleaning Chemistry Catalog is an online database designed to serve as a resource for accessing and understanding information related to the human and environmental safety of ingredients used in household cleaning products.
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Cleaning plays a vital role in our lives, keeping us safe and healthy today, and every day.
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Proper storage of all cleaning products is a daily practice that can help prevent accidents in the home.
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What's New
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Associations Provide Manufacturers and Regulators New Risk Analysis Approaches for Microbial-Based Cleaning Products
ACI and A.I.S.E. published “Risk Analysis Approaches for Microbial Ingredients in Microbial-Based Cleaning Products” in the journal Risk Analysis.
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ACI Convention ‘Duck Race’ Benefits “The WASH Foundation”
ACI hosted its annual Charity Duck Race January 29 during the 2025 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
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ACI Hires Korn Ferry to Lead Search for Next President & CEO
ACI will be working with the leading global executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry to find the association’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
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ACI Board Appoints New Officers, Welcomes Four New Directors
The Board elected its new officers and four new Directors during the 2025 ACI Industry Convention in Orlando, FL.
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2024 ACI Year in Review Video
2024 was a year of accomplishments for ACI and 2025 is already off to a spectacular start with record-breaking attendance at last week's hashtagConvention.
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2025 ACI Convention News Now Available – Issue 2
The 2025 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention is coming to a close. Make sure you check out the second issue of ACI’s Convention News, published by Chemical Week.
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Ecolab Honored with Inaugural ACI Sustainability Spotlight Award
Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, is the recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2025 Sustainability Spotlight Award.
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American Cleaning Institute Reflects on a Landmark 2024, Sets Ambitious Goals for 2025
In his State of the Association address, ACI Board Chair Eric Reynolds calls on the cleaning product supply chain to help “shape the future together.”
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IFF’s Dr. Wayne Ashton Honored
Dr. Wayne Ashton, Senior Vice President, Home and Personal Care at IFF, is the 2025 recipient of the ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award.
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Now Available: 2025 ACI Convention News – Issue #1
Make sure you check out the first issue of ACI's Convention News, published by Chemical Week.
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New Website Launched for Global Cleaning Products Industry
The International Network of Cleaning Products Associations has relaunched INCPA.net.
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ACI to Congress: Encourage EPA to Clear “Bottleneck” to Chemical Innovation
ACI called on Congress to press the EPA to remove the “bottleneck in innovation” caused by delays in the new chemicals review process.
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Convention
Live, From the ACI Convention: Former SNL Producer Lindsay Shookus Presents on “The 48-Hour Best Friend”
Former Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus will give a keynote address at the 2025 ACI Industry Convention.
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ACI to President-Elect Donald Trump, Congress: We Need “Robust” TSCA Implementation and Funding
ACI outlined several policy priorities to help ensure and enhance the availability of critical products and chemistries.
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Update
New Norovirus Cleaning Guide
When it comes to norovirus, you need to take extra precautions. This is a germ that is highly contagious, difficult to kill, and can survive for weeks on surfaces.
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ACI Announces Promotions
ACI recognizes members of Communications, Government Affairs, and Sustainability teams for their ongoing contributions to strategic initiatives and advancing ACI’s role as the voice of the cleaning products industry.
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Convention
2025 ACI Convention: Where Science and Policy Meet
Experts from Dow and Clorox will explore the importance of scientific credibility for the cleaning products industry at the 2025 ACI Convention.
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Global Economic Update: Shedding Light on Industry's Crucial Impact at 2025 ACI Convention
Bernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist, Economic Outlook Group and well-known author, will deliver a comprehensive update on the global economy.
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Save Time and Clean More Sustainably for the Holidays
The holiday season brings increased cleaning needs and is the perfect time to save time and money by implementing sustainable laundry and dishwashing habits.
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Blog
New Apartment Cleaning Guide
From the day you move in to the day you eventually move out and all the time in between, we have tips to keep your apartment looking its best!
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Statement
American Cleaning Institute Expresses “Disappointment” on EPA Risk Evaluation on 1,4-Dioxane
It does not fully reflect the best available science and is not in accordance with weight of scientific evidence standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Statement
ACI Provides Comments to FDA on Topical Antiseptics Program
ACI provided comments to the FDA at their Over-The-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA) Reauthorization Public Meeting on Wednesday.
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Convention
ACI Convention: Getting a Grip on AI
Join ACI’s Future Leaders Group to explore the potential that AI represents, and the risks associated with the technology that we must manage.
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ACI Convention Explores Post-Election Impacts on the Cleaning Product Supply Chain
Experts will discuss issues and policy priorities impacting the cleaning product supply chain following the 2024 election at the 2025 ACI Convention.
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