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American Cleaning Institute® Unveils PACKETS UP!™ Initiative to Further Educate Parents On Laundry Safety New microsite provides survey insights and educational assets for parents and parent educators WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is launching PACKETS UP!, a consumer education initiative with fashion critic and mom of two, Zanna Roberts Rassi, as part of its ongoing effort to help reduce the number of…
ACI has a variety of free educational materials available for consumers, teachers, health educators, community leaders and students. All are available in English, but we do have a few in Spanish. We have fact sheets, bookmarks, posters and booklets on a variety of topics including hand hygiene. Publication Catalog You can download publications from ACI's website. View the Publication Catalog for a complete list and links. Check our site frequently for new and updated publications.…
Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products The information contained in this publication was created and/or compiled by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI)® and is offered solely to aid the reader. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but ACI and its member companies do not make any guarantees, representations, or warranties,…
Whether your grill is the centerpiece of an outdoor kitchen or a small hibachi, a clean grill just works better. With a few tools and a little work, you’ll be ready to barbeque again. It’s always helpful to check the owner's manual for specific instructions on cleaning your grill.  After Each Use The key to a clean grill is to be diligent about cleaning it immediately after each use, rather than waiting until you’re ready to start cooking.…
Litchfield Middle School Students Promote Lifelong Lessons on Handwashing and Hygiene  "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Minnesota FCCLA Chapter Teaches 500 Children about Hand Hygiene and the Benefits of Cleaning Products  A group of Minnesota middle-schoolers knows a thing or two about teaching the meaning of…
Good Picnic Site Stewardship Tips for keeping it clean and pristine A picnic in the park is a true summer pleasure...provided you're not trying to locate a site that's free of someone else's trash. Good stewardship of our parks is everyone's responsibility, even more so now that budget cuts across the nation are affecting park maintenance. Good picnic protocol means leaving the site in pristine condition. All that's required is a little preplanning.…
One of the main uses for cleaning products is washing clothes and dishes. Each load of clothes and dishes requires water, and energy is often used to heat that water. While one load of laundry or dishes may seem like a small task, when you consider all the times we run the washing machine or dishwasher in a week and multiply that by all the households doing the same thing, it adds up! The good news is that our washing machines and dishwashers are getting more efficient. In the…
Practicing good hygiene is an important part of defending ourselves against the coronavirus. By and large, we have been cleaning and disinfecting more than usual during the pandemic, a habit which we will likely continue as we enter a “new normal” following the height of the pandemic. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of product you’re using in your home, or the use of…
Q. Is it safe to use empty containers of laundry detergent and other cleaning products for arts and crafts projects now that it’s too cold for my kids to play outside? Cleaning product containers are not toys. We encourage parents and teachers to keep cleaning products out of reach of children and pets. So, using cleaning product containers for crafts could send a mixed message to children.
Q: My kids are into making Valentine's Day cards and decorations. It's fun, but it creates a mess – especially the markers and the craft glue! How do I get these stains out of their clothing? For regular felt-tip markers (those that aren't labeled "permanent"), rinse the stain with cold water until no more color is being removed. Then place the stain face down on some clean paper towels and sponge with rubbing alcohol. Apply the alcohol first to the clean area around…