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Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2019 – Korie Traver, CPA, a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit financial sector, is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain. Ms. Traver succeeds Helen Benz, who is retiring as CFO after more than 12 years with ACI. Most recently, Ms. Traver was Director of Finance at The Education Trust, Inc. in Washington, D.C., a non-profit…
March 25, 2019
ACI supports policy and innovation initiatives that create packaging and products consistent with our principles: Sustainability: ACI’s advocacy will reflect ACI’s Principles of Sustainability via the promotion and support of the sustainability goals recognized by the ACI Board of Directors.   Human Health and Quality of Life: ACI expects cleaning product packaging to protect the health and safety of consumers and to allow for the safe transport, storage, and use of the products they contain…
February 8, 2019
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its largest Capitol Hill fly-in event on June 14 for member companies to engage with congressional offices on the need to establish a national standard for cleaning product ingredient communication. As consumers seek more information about their cleaning products, a national labeling standard for cleaning product ingredients would ensure this information is consistent, transparent, and accessible to consumers across the United States, no matter…
June 15, 2023
We’re doing a rundown of some of TikTok’s cleaning trends, from the great ideas to the downright dangerous.
March 4, 2022
The cleaning product supply chain increased production, worked around the clock to meet increased demand and provided crucial information on proper product use as the coronavirus pandemic drastically challenged the national landscape, said the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in comments to a Senate panel examining manufacturers’ response to COVID-19. In a letter to the leaders of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, ACI said that “the proper use of cleaning products has…
November 17, 2020
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the implementation of a law limiting the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or offered for sale in-state. 1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of the manufacturing process for some surfactants contained in cleaning products and detergents and is not an intentionally added ingredient. Companies…
January 21, 2021
Cleaning supplies are important to have on hand during natural disasters – whether you are staying at home or heading for higher ground.
September 16, 2019
American Cleaning Institute Showcases Manufacturers Increasing Production, Altering Production Lines, Donating to Those in Need A new video produced by the American Cleaning Institute profiles how its member companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain contributed in numerous ways to help battle against the spread of COVID-19. “Week after week, we continue to see examples of the amazing contributions of ACI member companies, be it through round-the-clock production of essential…
July 7, 2020
Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2018 – On average, Americans spend approximately six hours per week cleaning their homes, with more than a quarter (28 percent) spending over seven hours straightening up.  However, roughly a third of us are concerned if it’s enough and if we’re cleaning correctly, according to survey results compiled by the American Cleaning Institute.  2018 ACI National Cleaning Survey Stats on Cleaning Habits:   28 percent clean their homes more than seven…
March 11, 2019
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to speculation about the use of disinfectants in or on one’s body: “Disinfectants are meant to kill germs or viruses on hard surfaces. Under no circumstances should they ever be used on one’s skin, ingested or injected internally. “We remind everyone to please use all hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products as directed in order to ensure safe, effective and intended use of those products.” For useful,…
April 24, 2020