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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…
Q. I’m motivated this year to do a massive spring cleaning but with little kids running around my home, I'm concerned about cleaning product safety. How should I be planning to clean safely?  A. We encourage parents to do spring cleaning in the absence of young children so that you can give it your full attention without distractions. Here are some additional safety tips —  Children are usually curious and explore all the new things they find around a…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Consumer Brands Association (Consumer Brands), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding waiver guidance pertaining to a law that limits the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing products sold or offered for sale in New York State. In the comments, the associations specifically asked NYSDEC to consider the…
Online Initiative Features Weekly Messages on Cleaning Product Ingredients and Benefits #DiscoverClean Hashtag to Be Highlighted on ACI’s Social Media Channels The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its new Discover Clean initiative, which will feature updated insights and information on cleaning products across ACI’s social media channels. “In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are using cleaning and hygiene products more than ever,” said Melissa…
Your teeth are clean. But is your bathroom? Whether your children are learning how to brush their teeth or water splashed and left spots, how do you keep the mirror clean? It’s wonderful that you’ve convinced your children to brush their teeth. But unfortunately, good oral hygiene often comes with a mess – toothpaste globs and schmears on the counter and mirror. Not to worry. With a little bit of elbow grease and the right product, your bathroom can look as…
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…
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…
Stainless steel has made the move from commercial kitchens to the favored finish in many of today's sleekest residential kitchens (and in the laundry room, too). But in a busy household, spots, streaks and sticky fingerprints can quickly mar its lustrous look. But aesthetics aren't the only reason to keep stainless steel clean. Although consumers think of stainless steel as a finish that will last a lifetime, that's not entirely true. Its hard,…
The ACI Member Sustainability Showcase is our one-stop online information source for cleaning product industry sustainability updates. It is a portal to our member companies’ best sustainability content, including sustainability reports, webpages, press releases, and other initiatives. ACI is enthusiastic about every opportunity to celebrate and promote the sustainability success stories of all our member companies. With countless efforts underway in companies large and small…