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How to wash dishes by hand: Prep - scrape off food Fill - get some clean, hot, soapy water Wash - scrub them, under the water Rinse - wash off all suds and residue Dry - air dry or towel dry There are two common ways to hand wash dishes: by "diluting" dish detergent in a sink or dishpan filled with water, or by squirting detergent directly onto a sponge or the dirty dish (called the "neat" method). Whichever dishwashing method you choose,…
This year, we launched our first-ever mobile app! Attendees were able to have Convention details such as the agenda, attendees list, messaging, etc. right at their fingertips! More than 1,000 business leaders came to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, representing 176 companies and 27 countries, to network, participate in business-to-business meetings, committee meetings, receptions, charity events as well as strategic motivational…
CleaningInstitute.org/Coronavirus Showcases Information on Proper Hygiene, Cleaning, Disinfection Practices in Wake of Coronavirus Spread Knowing that hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products are important tools in preventing the spread of infections, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) website now features a “Cleaning for Coronavirus” page with updated information for consumers and companies alike. “Targeted hygiene…
An introduction to the science of how things get clean EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN® Contents What Does Clean Mean? 2 The History of Cleaning 4 How Cleaning Works 8 The Chemistry of Cleaning 10 Understanding Product Ingredients 14 The Future of Cleaning 27 Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28 About Us 30 STEM Toolbox 31 The…
An introduction to the science of how things get clean EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN® Contents What Does Clean Mean? 2 The History of Cleaning 4 How Cleaning Works 8 The Chemistry of Cleaning 10 Understanding Product Ingredients 14 The Future of Cleaning 27 Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28 About Us 30 STEM Toolbox 31 The…
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 products play an essential role in our daily lives. By safely and effectively removing soils, germs and other contaminants, they help us to stay healthy, care for our homes and possessions, and make our surroundings more pleasant. Promoting Wellness Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent…
Surfactants (yellow) cause water to lose surface tension, which is what keeps water separate from other materials Have you ever seen a bead of water sitting on a surface? This is because water has a property called surface tension. This tension causes water to form a bead on the surface of things like glass or fabric. You can see surface tension at work by placing a drop of water onto a counter top. The drop will hold its shape and will not spread. In order to clean the dirt…
Free Webinar for Parents and Teachers on December 8, 2020 at Noon EST The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is partnering with the National Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to sponsor and moderate a December 8 panel discussion on the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and…
american cleaning institute® www.cleaninginstitute.org Cleaning with Little Kids What You Need to Know as They Grow Accidents can happen in an instant. In an emergency, call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222. INFANTS Tip: Read and follow product label instructions and keep products securely closed. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tip: Age appropriate chores include sorting and folding clothes, organizing toys and room cleaning. TODDLERS…