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2019 ACI National Cleaning Survey Topline Results:
77% of Households Spring Clean Every Year
On Average, Spring Cleaning Takes Six Days to Finish
33% Do Not Believe They Clean Everything in their Home Often Enough
41% Can’t Remember the Last Time They Cleaned the Fridge
Summary of Key Stats Available Here
Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2019 – Seventy-seven percent of households will spring clean this…
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Wisconsin Lakes Study (II): Statistical Covariance Analysis of Physical and
Chemical Data
Robert Clifford, Jr., John Wilkinson, Nicholas L. Clesceri, Keith A. Booman
and Richard I. Sedlak, Jr.
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January 1985
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ABSTRACT
Statistical covariance analysis of data collected by the Soap and
Detergent Association during its Wisconsin Lakes Study assessed the
effectiveness of an interim detergent phosphorus ban. The covariance of
basic limnological parameters between lakes expected to be…
July 11, 2013
Honorable John Shimkus Honorable Paul Tonko
Chairman Ranking Member
Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Environment and the Economy Subcommittee
Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee on Energy and Commerce
United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515
RE: Subcommittee Hearing on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Dear Chairman…
Labeling program directed to consumers, favored by many retailers
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) joined a diverse coalition of nearly 60 manufacturers and organizations asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore the Safer Choice Program.
A letter was sent February 5 to EPA Acting Administrator Jane Nishida, voicing “strong support” for the program “as well as our concern for its long-term viability.”
The Safer Choice Program allows companies to get…
PACKETS UP! Campaign is introduced
Safety First with Home Made Cleaners
Resources, Recording and Additional Webinars Available Online
ACI’s first Lunch and Learn Webinar, Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home on July 19, reminded parents to keep laundry packets up and out of the reach of children. Attendees learned about shareable tips and messages to help families safely use cleaning…
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Q. Which of the following cleaning tasks do you enjoy doing the most?
(Top Ranked Response)
24% Laundry
21% Cleaning countertops
21% Vacuuming
17% Dishes
7% Cleaning Furniture
7% Wiping windows
4% Polishing floors
Q. How often, if ever, do you read the instructions on the tag for how to wash your clothes before washing them?
35% All of the time
42% Some of the time
16% Rarely
6% Never
Q. Approximately what percentage of…
CLEANING PRODUCTS
in Household Wastewater
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain,
its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and
are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that
treats the other wastes from your home — before the water
reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes,
estuaries or oceans.
Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible
with a wide variety of wastewater…
CLEANING PRODUCTS
in Household Wastewater
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain,
its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and
are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that
treats the other wastes from your home — before the water
reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes,
estuaries or oceans.
Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible
with a wide variety of wastewater…
CLEANING PRODUCTS
in Household Wastewater
After a cleaning product has been used and goes down the drain,
its ingredients become part of your household wastewater and
are treated by the same wastewater treatment system that
treats the other wastes from your home — before the water
reaches groundwater or its receiving streams, lakes,
estuaries or oceans.
Today’s cleaning products are designed to be compatible
with a wide variety of wastewater…
In our "oh-so-busy" world, holiday entertaining is often a communal affair, with friends and relatives contributing to the feast.
But bringing a dish to share can be an unintentional invitation to unwanted guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. To be sure these party crashers don't make it through the door, here are some tips for traveling safely with prepared foods.
Prepare with Care
Safe food travel starts with safe food preparation.…