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  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…
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…
American Cleaning Institute Responds to New Study Addressing Accidental Exposures to Liquid Laundry Packets The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following response to a new study – published in the journal Pediatrics – that examined calls to poison control centers related to accidental exposures to liquid laundry packets: "The consensus safety standard designed to help reduce accidental exposures to liquid laundry packets among children…
• Wash your hands with soap andwarmwater, scrubbing for 20 seconds. • When you are on the go and soap andwater are not available,use wipes or hand sanitizers available in gel or foam. Keep Germs Away During the Holiday Season! Clean Hands Save Lives When preparing food After touching animals After using the restroom Before meals and snacks When hands are dirty When you or someone around you is ill We want families to enjoy the holiday season, so it’s a good time to remind your…
Association Will More Sharply Focus on Accelerating Supply Chain’s Growth, Game Changing Advancements, Says Melissa Hockstad ACI Convention “State of the Association” Previews ACI Commitments on Advocacy, Science, Sustainability and Outreach Efforts The cleaning product supply chain “will remain essential and resilient even in the storm of a roller coaster economy,” according to the President and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute. Melissa Hockstad, in…
Make Every Day Global Handwashing Day! Why are clean hands important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Clean Hands Save Lives When should you wash your hands? • Before, during, and after preparing food • Before eating food • After using the toilet • After changing diapers or cleaning up a…
Make Every Day Global Handwashing Day! Why are clean hands important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Clean Hands Save Lives When should you wash your hands? • Before, during, and after preparing food • Before eating food • After using the toilet • After changing diapers or cleaning up a…
Experts agree that frequent handwashing is one of the first lines of defense against many illnesses. But no matter how many times you wash your hands, there are always some sneaky little germs lurking around to hitch a ride on your skin. They loiter on shopping cart handles, linger on light switches, lurk about the phone and even hang around on the remote controls. That's why disinfectants and disinfecting cleaners can be a helpful option…
Best Selling Author Ben Nemtin to Speak Feb. 4 ACI Convention Set for Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2022, Orlando, FL Ben Nemtin, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?, will give a keynote address at the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. Nemtin’s presentation, “5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible,” will take place February 4 during ACI’s Convention Week, January 31-February 5, 2022, at the Grande Lakes Orlando in…
November 17, 2020 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Honorable Jerry Moran Honorable Richard Blumenthal Chair Ranking Member Committee on Commerce, Science Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation & Transportation United States Senate United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senators Moran and Blumenthal, On behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), I am pleased to…