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The WASH Foundation distributes recycled soaps, hygiene products, provides much needed resources to communities in need ACI members donate $40,000+ American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its annual Charity Duck Race January 31 during the 2024 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Duck race enthusiasts flocked to the Lazy River at Grande Lakes for the Charity Duck Race, sponsored by Shell Chemical LP. Decorated ducks “swam” down…
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 clutter to a minimum.…
We love fresh fall breezes, but not when it blows dust and grime into our home. Here are some tips for cleaning the entire window, coverings, sills and glass: Window Sills and Frames: Remove dirt and debris. Use a small broom or vacuum window frames and sills to get rid of dust, soot, cobwebs, and dead insects. Wipe plastic or vinyl frames and sills with cleaning wipes. If you use a spray product, be sure to spray the product on cloth, and then use the cloth to only clean the…
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS IN PERSPECTIVE their relationship to sewage disposal and safe water supplies TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION 295 Madison Avenue I wew York 17, N. Y. Copyright 1962 lThe Soap and Detergent Assocíation Printed in U.S.A. FOREWORD Without ample supplies of good water, the soap and detergent industry can neither serve the public nor prosper. It is part of our job to protect healthful living-not only by aiding the quest…
Ylrgus lnumationo!, 1m. 933 !JIDrsliam !!(pat! P.O. t.B~ 369 !Jforsliam, P.!Jt 19044 (215) 443·8710 (215) 672-3619 1'.9IX SOAPS AND DETERGENTS: IN VITRO EYE IRRITATION TESTS APRIL 4, 1994 PREPARED BY: Mildred. S. Christian, Ph.D., ATS President and Robert M. Diener, D.V.M. Consultant SOAPS AND DETERGENTS: IN VITRO EYE IRRITATION TESTS Introduction For almost 50 years the Draize eye irritation test (Draize, 1944) has been the accepted standard for…
Ylrgus lnumationo!, 1m. 933 !JIDrsliam !!(pat! P.O. t.B~ 369 !Jforsliam, P.!Jt 19044 (215) 443·8710 (215) 672-3619 1'.9IX SOAPS AND DETERGENTS: IN VITRO EYE IRRITATION TESTS APRIL 4, 1994 PREPARED BY: Mildred. S. Christian, Ph.D., ATS President and Robert M. Diener, D.V.M. Consultant SOAPS AND DETERGENTS: IN VITRO EYE IRRITATION TESTS Introduction For almost 50 years the Draize eye irritation test (Draize, 1944) has been the accepted standard for…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants Volume I. Anionic Surfactants Part 1. Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates Final Report To: The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 February 1991 Arthur D. Little. Inc. Acom Park Cambridge. Massachusetts 02140-2390 Reference 65913 Table of Contents Synopsis 1. INTRODUCTION BIBLIOGRAPHY II. CHEMISTRY A. Product Chemistry B. Analytical Methods BIBLIOGRAPHY III.…
There’s no doubt about it: not only can clutter accumulate in your home, but it can seem to build up in your brain too. The more "stuff" that accumulates, the more daunting it can be to clean around it. And what’s more, the idea of purging your possessions can sometimes feel insurmountable. But reducing general clutter can be liberating and bring a breath of fresh air wafting through your living space. Here are some tips for paring down – which not…
  Gov. Cuomo Urged to Work for Collaborative, Pragmatic Solution The CEOs of associations representing the household and commercial cleaning product supply chain are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the serious consequences of legislation that could effectively take many products off store shelves across the state of New York. The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) is aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in Long Island.&nbsp…
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 products that have…