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Q. Help! I've mixed my kitchen towels with my bathroom cleaning rags. What should I do? A. Generally, it is best not to mix the bathroom cleaning cloths with those used to clean food preparation surfaces or dishes. Bathroom cleaning cloths could carry a risk of contamination with fecal, skin-borne or other pathogens. If you have mistakenly used your bathroom
Q: How do I remove greasy film from my granite counter tops? A: Fill your sink with warm water and add two tablespoons of a mild dishwashing detergent. Dip a cloth into the soapy water, wring it out and wipe the counter top. Continue dipping and wiping until the greasy film is removed. Rinse the counter top with cool water and a clean cloth. Dry with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads and acid-based products such as those…
Our 2017 Sustainability Report showcases the steps the cleaning product supply chain is taking to address the industry’s core material issues. By weaving these critical issues into the fabric of our sustainability strategy and reflecting honestly on our progress to date, we hope to set the stage for leadership into the future. Download the Report ACI Member Companies: Demonstrating Sustainability ACI…
•    ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting Research that could simplify how surfactants are used in recovering crude oil from oilfields and processing them in refineries has been recognized as the best paper published in 2018 in the Journal of Surfactants & Detergents.  Researchers from the FIRP laboratory at University of the Andes, Merida, Venezuela, authored the paper that was recognized at the 2019…
Stains happen. Despite taking precautions, stains can happen. ACI has two new videos with simple steps for removing pine sap and chocolate stains from your clothes! If you have ever had clothes come in contact with pine sap, you know how difficult it is to remove the stain. Click here to watch a short video to learn how you can easily remove it. With spring…
Q. During cold and flu season, when, if at all, do you typically change your cleaning habits (i.e. clean more thoroughly or frequently)? 25% said Only if I or someone else in the home is sick 18% said Only if guests are coming over 15% said Only if there is an uptick in illness numbers 2% said Other 27% said I preemptively change my cleaning habits for the whole season 32% said I don’t change my cleaning
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…
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…
One of the best ways to save time cleaning is actually to do it more often. Doing a little cleaning each day will help you stay on top of these tasks and reduce the need for deep cleaning. Our tips can help make cleaning as you go easier.
March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to re-evaluate food safety cleaning tips during that morning breakfast rush.