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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA, formerly known as the Consumer Specialty Products Association), and the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) have developed an ingredient communication initiative as a way to provide consumers with information about the ingredients in products in four major categories: air…
To minimize your chances of getting the flu from sick co-workers, students or fellow commuters, make sure you practice proper handwashing habits.
While you can't control every germ in your environment, there are actions you can take to help keep you and your family from getting sick. Be particularly vigilant during the fall and winter months, when colds and flu are at their peak.
Here are some important steps:
Avoid touching your…
Exposure and
Risk Screening Methods
for Consumer Product
Ingredients
The Soap and Detergent Association
The Soap and Detergent Association
Exposure and Risk Screening
Methods for Consumer Product
Ingredients
The Soap and Detergent Association
Washington, DC
April 2005
Copyright © 2005: The Soap and Detergent Association. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities. These guidelines help everyone in the family find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore.Practice Prevention Keep…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to
plastic bags. However, they need proper care to
prevent things like germs and mold from growing and
cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags
safely between each use. Here’s how:
CLEANING
REUSABLE BAGS
C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R R E U S A B L E B A G S
Woven or Nonwoven
Polypropylene
A form of plastic
that can be made
from recycled plastic
containers. Machine
wash (gentle…
Agency Rejects “Unnecessary Petition” that Would Have Restricted Polyvinyl Alcohol
American Cleaning Institute Commends EPA for “Sticking to the Science”
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) applauded a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a petition requesting increased testing and changing the safety status of a key chemistry used to make concentrated detergent unit-dose packets and sheets from…
Q. Of all the pandemic related behaviors, which ones will you continue in the future?
76% Frequently washing hands with soap and water
57% Using hand sanitizer frequently
50% Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
39% Wearing a mask
37% Staying socially distanced
21% Other
9% Will not continue with any behaviors
Q. Why do you plan to continue these pandemic related behaviors?
73% For my health and wellness
62% For health and wellness of others
40% It is part of my everyday…
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THE GLYCERINE
PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION
USES OF GLYCERINE T HE unusual combination of properties of glycerine has resulted in its use in a great variety of products
and processes. Some of these uses depend on its physical
properties such as hygroscopicity, viscosity or high
,boiling point - while others depend on its chemical
properties. In many cases it may be a combination of
several of its…
Kao Corporation Scientists Honored With ACI Distinguished Paper Award
Research Article Recognized as Best 2016 Paper in Journal of Surfactants & Detergents
Millions of consumers love the "softness" of their clothing after using liquid fabric softeners. Scientists from the Kao Corporation in Japan have unlocked the mechanism describing how these products work effectively on cloths and yarns, which could pave the way …
Cleaning can lead to a lot of questions and we’re here to help. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve gotten. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our stain guide, surface cleaning guide and other home cleaning resources. In addition, get the latest tips and advice from our Cleaning Is Caring blog! If you have an idea for a question you think we should add to this list, please submit it below.…