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Survey Findings Unveiled at ACI & Good Housekeeping Institute’s 2021 Discover Cleaning Summit
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New data from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reveals 7 out of ten Americans living with at least one other person have experienced disagreements when it comes to cleaning responsibilities. This data underscoring cleaning roles and responsibilities at home was…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and several association allies submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the agency’s guidelines for manufacturers seeking to comply with a law limiting the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or offered for sale in-state.
ACI, joined by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Consumer Healthcare Products…
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain
1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics, New Sustainability Report, Promoting Cleaning is Caring Emphasis on Mental Health Highlighted at ACI Convention
Pushing for more rapid reviews of critical and sustainable new chemistries for the cleaning products industry is one of the top imperatives for the…
Don’t let the crafty kid messes add to your stresses. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips for cleaning up after your budding Picasso has finished with arts and crafts.
Choose Wisely:
Stock your craft closet with washable paints and markers and water-based craft glue. If any of the coloring mediums get on clothes, simply pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover and toss the soiled items in the wash.
Finger Paint…
Coverage of recent studies examining the increased use of disinfectants during COVID-19 may be sending misleading messages about the products’ safety during a time when they are playing a critical role in public health, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org).
Among the key ingredients used in many disinfecting products are quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) – “quats” for short.
“Quats are important workhorse chemistries in disinfectant…
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Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning?
77% Every year
6% Every other year
5% Every few years
3% Less often than every few years
8% I never spring clean
Q. On average, approximately how many days total does your spring cleaning take?
29% One to two days
31% Three to four days
40% Five days or more
Average = 6 days
Q. Which of the following, if any, do you…
Virtual Summit, Held on October 27, Explores the Important Role Cleaning Plays in All Facets of Daily Life
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For the second consecutive year, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeeping magazine are hosting the joint Discover Cleaning Summit. This year’s summit, Cleaning is Caring, is designed to address the…
French Researcher Honored with Glycerine Innovation Award
Honor from ACI, NBB Recognizes Research for New Uses of Glycerine
Research focused on carbohydrate chemistry and maintaining the value of vegetable oils and glycerol is being honored with the 2021 Glycerine Innovation Award.
This year’s recipient is Dr. Karine De Oliveira Vigier, full Professor at the University of Poitiers (France). The yearly honor is sponsored by the American Cleaning Institute® (…
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 help make …
People don't typically dispose of cleaning products - they use them up. Empty packages can then be recycled or discarded with other household waste. Unused amounts of cleaning products can generally be safely disposed of down the drain or in the trash. That's not the case with all products found around the home. For those products that do require special handling, such as solvent-based paints, used motor oil and certain pesticides, household hazardous…