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To be sustainable, we must meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Together, we can ensure a vibrant future.
Sustainable Practices
From saving water and energy to recycling, ACI has resources on steps everyone can take each day to clean in a sustainable way.
Saving Water…
Q: I have a blouse made of 95% cotton that I need to launder. However, the manufacturer’s care label says professional dry clean only. Does the dry clean only tag really mean it? Why can’t I hand wash or put it in the washing machine?
A: There are many reasons why your garment might have a "professional dry clean only" care label. Washing might harm the buttons or the trim. Or the dyes might run if the garment is washed. In addition…
Understand the language of soaps and detergents.
ALCOHOL: A class of organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups. The alcohols used in light duty and liquid laundry detergents are isopropanol or ethanol (ethyl alcohol). These alcohols are used at low levels in liquid detergent formulations to control viscosity, to act as a solvent for other ingredients, and to provide resistance to low and freezing temperatures encountered in shipping, warehousing, and use. &…
Survey shows many new parents could use help on cleaning and disinfecting routines when a new baby arrives
Kitchen cleaning, bottle cleaning, disinfecting surfaces among new parents’ top cleaning priorities
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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its “Clean First Steps: A Guide for New Parents”…
Clean the World Foundation distributes recycled soaps, hygiene products, provides much needed resources to communities in need
ACI Duck Race Takes Place During the 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL
To commemorate National Rubber Ducky Day, January 13, ACI is excited to announce our return to an in-person Charity Duck Race during the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.…
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Summit to be held this week on Wednesday October 26, 2022
Free, Virtual Event Will Explore Ways to Keep a Clean, Healthy & Happy Home
To Register and Tune In, visit: https://live.goodhousekeeping.com/discovercleaning2022
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeeping Institute have joined forces for the third year in a row to host the Discover Cleaning Summit. This year’s event, Discover Cleaning: The…
Cleaning is much more than just a common chore. It is a way we show we care for ourselves and one another, not only for our physical health but also our mental health.
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (87%) feel their best, both mentally and physically, when they have a clean home yet, 21% of Americans find cleaning tasks overwhelming. Creating regular cleaning routines and finding ways to break down responsibilities can…
Whether you're just getting started or are experienced at cleaning, we have advice for you. Get all the cleaning basics, room by room guides or get your laundry and dishwashing questions answered. Whether you are doing some spring cleaning or getting ready for the holidays, we can help.
Here are some cleaning guides that may help…
BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL:
CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
PREPARED FOR:
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK, NY
BY
JAMES C. LAMB 111
CHAPEL HILL, NC
AUGUST, 1984
BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL:
CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
OBJECTIVES OF THIS REPORT 2
MECHANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL 3
Biological Mechanisms 3
Chemical Mechanisms 5
Summary 6
SOME PRACTICAL APPROACHES 7
The Bardenpho Process 7
The A/0 Process 11…