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Originally posted May 2021, updated March 2023
If you’re cleaning and still seeing cloudy spots on your glassware, you probably have hard water. As with most stains, the longer it sits, the more difficult it is to remove. There are cleaning products that can help remove the mineral buildup from surfaces or run dishes through the dishwasher again, this time using a rinsing agent.
74% of Americans Plan to Spring Clean at Least Once a Year
Washing Windows, Cleaning Behind Furniture, Washing Linens Top Americans’ Chore Chart
Checkout American Cleaning Institute’s Spring Cleaning Strategy Guide and Quick Spring Cleaning Tips
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Q. Approximately what percentage of the time that you do laundry do you use cold, warm, and hot water? Please consider the temperature used for the main wash cycle?
As we head into the time of year for spring cleaning, it’s a good time to check your cleaning supplies. For effective cleaning, make sure products are within their use by date and you restock anything running low.
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned website for the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing.
2026-2030 Annual Conventions will take place at Orlando World Center Marriott
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announced that the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida will be the location for its 2026-2030 Conventions.
March 6 Event Brings Together Experts on 1,4-Dioxane Research Methodologies
The latest research examining proper test methods to measure levels of the manufacturing by-product 1,4-dioxane in consumer products will be highlighted in a free webinar hosted by the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) and the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
From schools to businesses, and beyond, cleaners have long played a role in reducing the spread of illnesses and keeping our gathering places looking inviting and clean. On #RandomActsofKindnessDay, we’re suggesting taking a moment to thank the staff who help maintain our buildings each day.