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What is soap and how does it work? The sudsy stuff we use every day of our lives is a mystery to most of us. But behind our cleaning products is an array of scientific data and information. This science and chemistry helps to ensure our products work and are safe for you and your family to use. The resources below will walk through what it means to be clean and how the cleaning process works. For more information and activities, we encourage you to check out ExplorationClean.…
American Cleaning Institute Asks Agency to Remedy Issues Involving Bulk Containers and Refilling The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify policies on labeling and refilling practices involving hand sanitizers. In a letter sent to the agency, ACI expressed concerns related to the “new, increasingly widespread practice of providing hand sanitizers to consumers in public settings...that are often…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants Volume I. Anionic Surfactants Part 1. Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates Final Report To: The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 February 1991 Arthur D. Little. Inc. Acom Park Cambridge. Massachusetts 02140-2390 Reference 65913 Table of Contents Synopsis 1. INTRODUCTION BIBLIOGRAPHY II. CHEMISTRY A. Product Chemistry B. Analytical…
r(' ( PHOSPHORUS LOADS DISCHARGED FROI{ THE POTWS IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DR,IINAGE BASIN Prepared for THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIAÎION New York, Ny t'larch, 1984. By I,Iu-Seng Lung, phD, pE Consulcing Environrrlenra I EngineerChartrottesville, V¿t 22901, t -ì ,( TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and Purpose 2. Sources of Data 3. Development of Default Effluent Phosphorus ConcentratÍons 4. Phosphorus Loads from POTÍ.ls ln Chesapeake Bay Region 5.…
Follow These Rules for Keeping Uniforms Spotless Keeping school, work and sports uniforms looking their best starts in the laundry room! By following these basic guidelines, you can help a uniform to last the entire season – and even beyond. 1. Start with the "right fit." A too-tight uniform can cause excess perspiration (and resulting stains), and one that drags in the sleeves or hem can pick up extra soil. So when possible, try for a uniform that…
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 related to laundry best practices in light of COVID-19. How you wash and dry clothes may…
A clean workplace helps contribute to employee health and well-being. Clean Workspace A clean workspace can keep you from organized and efficient as well as keeping you from getting sick. Learn More Clean Hands at Work Work is a place where…
ACI has a variety of free educational materials available for consumers, teachers, health educators, community leaders and students. All are available in English, but we do have a few in Spanish. We have fact sheets, bookmarks, posters and booklets on a variety of topics including hand hygiene. Publication Catalog You can download publications from ACI's website. View the Publication Catalog for a complete list and links. Check our site frequently for new and updated…
More than Half of Americans Reporting an Increase in Cleaning Behaviors are Parents Findings Support Continued “Cleaning is Caring” Trend to Protect Loved Ones Through Proper Cleaning and Hygiene Practices Read the Survey Results New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds a majority of parents report they will clean more through this year’s cold and flu season based on what they’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, 16-percentage points higher than non-…
Cleaning technology has come a long way from the ancient Babylonian way of soap-making. Today’s cleaning products are the result of thoughtful design, experimentation, and safety testing.  The machines we use to clean have also improved, becoming more sustainable and friendly for our environment. So far we have been able to make new cleaning products that allow us to wash in cold water (saving energy from water heating), wash with less water, and make packaging smaller (to save…