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American Cleaning Institute Unveils Cleaning for Mental Health webpage
ACI Partners with Psychologist Dr. Joy - Host of Therapy for Black Girls on Instagram - During Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is sparking the conversation on the connection between cleaning and mental well-being.
In light of recent survey results, which found that nearly…
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…
The following questions were asked of 1,015 Generation Y adults (501 men and 514 women ages 18-29). The independent consumer research study was completed by Echo Research March 2-6, 2011, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent.
Which of the following best describes your current living arrangements?
Live with at least one other person (76%)
Spouse or significant other (28%)
Parents (19%)
Roommates…
Q: This year my resolution is to do a better job keeping my home clean and organized. Things always get so cluttered once the kids go back to school after the holidays. Do you have tips for how to start the year off on the right foot?
The New Year is a great time to reset your cleaning routines and put some new organizational systems in place. Here are my top five cleaning resolutions:
Make It a Family Project. Assign different family…
Survey Results
Q. Approximately how many hours per week, if any, do you typically spend cleaning?
10% Less than one hour
21% 1-2 hours
26% 3-4 hours
15% 5-6 hours
28% 7 hours or more
The average number of hours we clean is six, with parents spending 7 hours per week on average.
Q. Which of the following concerns, if any, do you have about cleaning?
38% Preventing illness or allergy symptoms
34% Whether I’m…
It only takes a second – one distraction, one step into the other room – for an accident to happen, for a child, elder person with dementia or a family pet to get a hold of something not meant for them. The American Cleaning Institute reminds parents and caregivers to keep all cleaning products up and out of reach.
Children
You’re changing diapers,…
If you have children, there are chores they can do, like cleaning their room, to help pitch in too. Through cleaning, they also learn to be responsible for their things and care for their belongings.
Summer is a time when everyone just wants to kick back and relax.
While taking care of soil and grime "in the moment" may seem a bit contrary to how you want to approach summer, in fact, fast attention to the grime gremlins can be a real time-saver. If you’re headed to the beach or the pool this summer, here are some tips for keeping clean and ready to relax:
Beach Gear Packing
When it’s time to hit the beach, be sure to…