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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.Because cleaning matters, handwashing in schools has been a priority since 1926 where we focus on behavior, cleaning supplies and education. In September 2011, ACI conducted an online survey of parents and children where …
The American Cleaning Institute and the American Academy of Family Physicians remind Americans how to stay safe and healthy this fall and winter
New survey findings reveal how Americans plan to prepare
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) are joining forces to remind Americans about best practices for cleaning and hygiene during cold and flu season.
According to new survey data released by ACI, less than one in three Americans (27%) plan…
Septic Tank Treatment System (SepTTS) Model
for Cleaning Product Chemicals
User's Manual
Version 1.0
The Soap and Detergent Association
1997
Prepared by:
William Schecher
Environmental Research Software
Hallowell, Maine
Copyright 1996, The Soap and Detergent Association
Numerical model developed by Sijin Lee and Jerald L . Schnoor, The University of Iowa, Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
User interface developed by William Schecher,…
The American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children that's perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others.
When Should You Wash Your Hands?
After using the restroom
When preparing food
Before meals and snacks
After touching animals or handling animal waste…
Summer is a time when everyone just wants to kick back and relax.
While taking care of soil and grime "in the moment" may seem a bit contrary to how you want to approach summer, in fact, fast attention to the grime gremlins can be a real time-saver. If you’re headed to the beach or the pool this summer, here are some tips for keeping clean and ready to relax:
Beach Gear Packing
When it’s time to hit the beach, be sure to throw these items…
DETERGENT ETHANOL EMISSIONS FROM MUNICIPAL
WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Prepared for
The Soap and Detergent Association
Prepared by
CH2M HILL
Emexyville, California
September 1991
Execut ve Summary
1 ntroduction
2 1 astewater Collection and Treatment in California
3 Emissions Calculations
ix A. Covered Primary Clarifier Emissions Calculations
ix B. Pave Model Output
ix C. Secondary Clarifier Emissions Calculations
ix D. Characteristics of California POTWs…
Bleaches help whiten, brighten and remove stains. Here's how to use bleach on clothes:
Bleach converts soils into colorless, soluble particles which are easily removed by detergents, then carried away in the wash water. Bleach can also brighten and whiten fabrics and help remove stubborn stains.
Sodium hypochlorite bleaches (also called chlorine or liquid household bleach) are the more powerful laundry bleaches; they disinfect, as well as clean and whiten. They work on…
Wherever you decide to travel, be prepared to have good hand hygiene and don't let germs slow you down and spoil the fun.
Child Safety-focused Packets Up! campaign announces Instagram giveaway for virtual laundry room redesign consult
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced a strategic partnership with revolutionary interior design and organization firm The Home Edit as part of the Packets Up! campaign, aiming to educate families on how to create an organized and safe laundry space.
The launch of the partnership includes an Instagram giveaway of a virtual laundry room makeover…
Frequently cleaning your hands can slow the spread of germs. Alcohol based hand sanitizers or gels or antibacterial wipes are useful alternatives if soap and water are not available (for example, when traveling in the car or taxi on the way to a business meeting, before eating an in-flight meal or snack, outdoor work settings, etc.)
When Soap & Water are not Available - Use Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes
Use one or two squirts or pumps of the product.
Rub hands…