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In November, ACI met with many of the 1,300 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Members and Advisers attending FCCLA’s 2017 National Cluster Meeting in Washington, DC. ACI presented a workshop for over 250 attendees and shared hand hygiene educational materials at the exhibit table. The workshop focused the impact that good hand hygiene habits has on student health. It also included information about the Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’…
February 4, 2019
Life's messy. Have a stain you're not sure how to get out? How to remove stains from clothes: Deal with it as early as possible. The less time a stain has to soak in, the easier it will be to remove, although there are ways to remove old stains out of clothes as well. Pre-treat with a stain remover, then let it soak in. Launder according to the fabric care…
December 6, 2018
Hand sanitizers are useful for killing germs, especially when soap and water are not readily available. Here's how to read the label, from ethanol to glycerin, and what to look for.
September 17, 2020
It may be possible to machine wash your flag; the fabric care label will tell you. If not, follow our tips for hand washing the flag, using cool water and a mild detergent.
June 29, 2022
Front load washing machines are efficient and stylish, but as with anything in our homes, should be cared for to get optimal performance.
August 21, 2019
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…
February 4, 2019
Whether you’re having a small dinner party or an all-out bash, there’s probably going to be some straightening up and cleaning before guests arrive and definitely some clean up to do afterward. Pre Party Cleaning Give your home a thorough cleaning, following our room-by-room cleaning guide. Be sure to keep some paper towels or cloths handy for cleaning up the inevitable spills as they occur. Get out enough glasses for guests and follow our preparing to entertain guide to make…
November 4, 2019
A Guide for Healthy Workspaces As a business owner, you are not alone in navigating how to best keep your workspace safe and clean. To help, we’ve created the Clean Means Business toolkit offering guidance, adapted from public health recommendations, to ensure a high level of cleanliness. Reinforce confidence among your teams and customers through effective cleaning and disinfecting best practices…
November 8, 2023
Q. What changes, if any, have you made to your hand hygiene practices since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak? 78% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently. 58% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds. 46% I use hand sanitizer more often. 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices. Q. What hygiene or cleaning products have you used more of since…
August 29, 2020
Hand hygiene education materials for teaching elementary school children when to wash their hands and why it's important. These include digital copies of the storybook and activity book. Learn how a local health department from Susanville, CA worked with a middle school Drama Club to help their community learn about the importance of handwashing!   Storybook   Activity Book
December 6, 2018