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Q: I unpacked my tent to get ready for the camping season, and found there was mold growing in the folds. How do I clean it without ruining the water-resistant properties?
A: If possible, start by contacting the tent manufacturer for specific directions. If this isn't possible, wait for a warm, sunny day and then set up your tent in a shady location. Shake or brush off dirt and any other debris that can be easily removed. Fill a bucket with warm water, add a few…
Survey Results Were Presented at ACI & Good Housekeeping’s Discover Cleaning: Inside & Out Virtual Summit
Nearly Half of Americans Will Clean and Disinfect More This Flu Season
A new national survey reveals 86 percent of Americans are confident in their cleaning products to help protect against coronavirus. This new consumer cleaning and hygiene research was presented as part of the American Cleaning…
State of: 2007-12-19
SIDS Initial Assessment Repor t
For
SIAM 25
16-19 October 2007, Helsinki
1. Chemical Name: Category of Alkyl sulfates, Alkane sulfonates and α-Olefin
sulfonates
2. CAS Number: See Tables 1-1 and 1-2
3. Sponsor Country: Germany
Contact Point:
BMU (Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und
Reaktorsicherheit)
Contact person:
Dr. Reiner Arndt
Postfach 12 06 29
D-53048 Bonn
4. Shared Partnership with: SDA / Alkylsulfate Consortium
5. Roles/…
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.…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) support a recent determination by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that certain consumer products containing the by-product 1,4-dioxane do not present an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.
On December 10, ACI and HCPA submitted comments and data to the EPA on 1,4-Dioxane; Supplemental Analysis to the Draft Toxic Substances Control Act…
Cleaning: This involves removing unwanted contaminants, such as soil, dirt and grease, from a surface, material, or your hands. It’s usually what you’re doing when washing with soap and water. Cleaning along with rinsing and using a cloth or paper towel may remove some germs as well when they’re washed or wiped away.
Sanitizing: When sanitizing, you’re reducing (but not necessarily eliminating) the number of germs on the surface to levels…
“Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Program Provides Free Resources to Help Keep the School Community Healthy and Safe
Toolkit Available Online at Cleaninginstitute.org/SchoolHealth
As school systems across the country assess reopening plans, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new toolkit of concise information on proper hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting protocols to help keep the school community healthy and safe.
The online materials are…
The sniff test may tell you if you wore enough deodorant, but does not always work when deciding if you need to wash your clothes. What you do, the fabric type, the wear and the weather can play a deciding factor. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips to help determine if it’s time to wash those bed sheets, jeans, shirts, socks and underwear.
Bed sheets should be washed at least every two weeks, more often if you sweat a lot at…
Honored by Association TRENDS, CEO Update for “Making a Vital Contribution to the Leadership of a Well-Recognized Association”
Melissa Hockstad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update.
The annual honor recognizes a CEO who “currently makes a vital contribution to the leadership of a well-recognized association, who has an impact on the…
Learn about the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and parents.
This discussion took place as part of a PTA Learning Lab. It was moderated by Brian Sansoni, Senior Vice President of Communication, Outreach & Membership at the American Cleaning Institute of…