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American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Issues Important Safety Reminders As We Clean More While Young Children Are Home With millions of Americans now working from home while their children are out of school, we tend to be cleaning more to help protect against the spread of coronavirus. New reports indicate an increase in calls to poison control centers for unintended exposures to cleaning and disinfecting products. The American
Q: We had a real tree for Christmas but now I am finding tree sap everywhere! What is the best way to clean mittens, coats and my carpet?  A: Rubbing alcohol can remove sap from washable clothing, knit gloves, and rugs, because it acts as a solvent. For clothes, even a down coat, saturate the area with alcohol, let sit for a minute, then launder in warm water with regular detergent. Heat sets stains, so be sure all the sap is gone before using the…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned and updated CleaningInstitute.org website, offering its audiences a modern resource for easier access to information on the value cleaning products bring to all facets of life.  “The products and chemistries our industry creates are leading us to a clean and vibrant future,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO.  “Our revamped website helps showcase that path by being…
Q: How do I remove greasy film from my granite counter tops? A: Fill your sink with warm water and add two tablespoons of a mild dishwashing detergent. Dip a cloth into the soapy water, wring it out and wipe the counter top. Continue dipping and wiping until the greasy film is removed. Rinse the counter top with cool water and a clean cloth. Dry with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads and acid-based products such as those with lemon-based…
The holidays can do a number on your home! Between house guests, holiday feasts, and kids on school breaks, your house probably need some TLC. Try these tips to clean up and start New Year off on a sparkling clean foot. Clean Up After House Guests Give your house’s surfaces a deep clean. Wash all your linens. Vacuum carpets, floors, and baseboards to give yourself a fresh start. Clean out your refrigerator - eat the last of those yummy leftovers and then clean and store your…
How does odor neutralization work and how is it different from fragrance? Great question! We asked Sammy Wang, MSE, a senior scientist at Procter & Gamble and here's what she told us: Odor neutralization works by essentially reducing bad scent, which typically involves modifying odor compounds so they no longer smell bad. This can be accomplished in different ways – for example, by trapping the odor, by changing the odor’s chemistry, or…
ACI Honors Best 2017 Research Paper Published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis Research that explores new ways for laundry detergents to improve their cleaning performance in lower wash temperatures was honored with the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Distinguished Paper Award, recognizing the most outstanding research to appear in 2017 in the Journal of…
1 1 1 i I j j : 1 COMPILED BY THE GLYCERINE PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION USES OF GLYCERINE T HE unusual combination of properties of glycerine has resulted in its use in a great variety of products and processes. Some of these uses depend on its physical properties such as hygroscopicity, viscosity or high ,boiling point - while others depend on its chemical properties. In many cases it may be a combination of several of its properties, both physical and chemical, which make…
L ,''f: ^ '.< NOTHING TAKI;S Tlti: I'l.ACI: * - ,585 WCLU^ to u^^ it- d "^ 1; < ^.t (;I.YCI-HIi\l- PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION A This booklet has been compiled for the convenience of chem- ists, manufacturers, and others who may wish to investi- gate the possibilities of glycerine in their production prob- lems or to study its wider applications. The list of uses is numbered continuously so as to serve as a reference in request- ing information. Inquiries about any of these uses may…
New recommendations enable families to choose the appropriate laundry care to meet their household’s needs. Did you know there are different levels of laundry? The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released new science-based recommendations on laundry practices to help consumers understand how to help care for their families. The new guidelines come as industry has seen an increase in consumer questions…