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Kao Corporation Scientists Honored With ACI Distinguished Paper Award
Research Article Recognized as Best 2016 Paper in Journal of Surfactants & Detergents
Millions of consumers love the "softness" of their clothing after using liquid fabric softeners. Scientists from the Kao Corporation in Japan have unlocked the mechanism describing how these products work effectively on cloths and yarns, which could pave the way to more effective…
The American Cleaning Institute knows that many families affected by Hurricane Harvey are suffering and families will continue to be impacted by the flooding. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastation.
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after a flood is a major undertaking. It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right…
Stains happen.
Despite taking precautions, stains can happen. ACI has two new videos with simple steps for removing pine sap and chocolate stains from your clothes!
If you have ever had clothes come in contact with pine sap, you know how difficult it is to remove the stain. Click here to watch a short video to learn how you can easily remove it.
With spring right around the corner and the chocolate Easter…
Cleaning Product Supply Chain Innovations Showcased at ACI Convention
2ND ACI Innovation & New Technologies Showcase Set for Jan. 27 in Orlando
Washington, D.C. – January 23, 2017 – The 2017 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention will shine the spotlight on creative and sustainable chemistries taking place within the cleaning product supply chain.
The second ACI Innovation & New Technologies Showcase takes…
P&G’s Shailesh Jejurikar Elected Board Vice Chair
New ACI Board Members Include Dow’s Chad Holzer, Henkel’s Andreas Hartleb, Stepan’s Scott Behrens
Washington, D.C. – February 7, 2017 – Rutger Beelaerts, General Manager Intermediates Americas, Shell Chemical, LP, has been elected Chair of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors.
The new Board Vice Chair is Shailesh Jejurikar, President, Global Fabric Care and Brand…
Four executives from leading companies across the cleaning product supply chain were elected to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors:
Mike Clark, Vice President, Organics – Sasol Performance Chemicals
Charles Crawford, Ph.D., Head of R&D, Laundry and Home Care, North America – Henkel Consumer Goods Inc.
Rene Garza, Vice President, Household Care…
PACKETS UP! Campaign is introduced
Safety First with Home Made Cleaners
Resources, Recording and Additional Webinars Available Online
ACI’s first Lunch and Learn Webinar, Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home on July 19, reminded parents to keep laundry packets up and out of the reach of children. Attendees learned about shareable tips and messages to help families safely use cleaning…
Key Information for Caregivers: As With Any Household Cleaning Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Essential
Safety Tips Available on ACI Website: www.cleaninginstitute.org/caregiver-tips/
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets
Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
More than 99% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance…
ACI Supports Student Service Project to Assist Families in Need
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) partnered with the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) to support a new national community service project that donated 2,000 laundry detergent packets to families in need.
At AAFCS’ recent national conference, family and consumer sciences professionals donated laundry detergent packets for Clean for a Cause, an AAFCS…
Germ Reduction in Schools Focus of Lunch and Learn Webinar
Resources, Recording and Additional Webinars Available Online
ACI’s second Lunch and Learn Webinar, Germ Reduction and Disease Prevention in Schools: Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP on August 9, shared tips and resources to help educators and school nurses reduce germs at school and improve student health.
Good hand hygiene behavior can help students stay healthy and in school…