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Join us for a webinar focusing on keeping students safe and healthy throughout back-to-school season. Hosted by ACI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this event covers everything from hand hygiene to backpack essentials. Watch on demand here. Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:00 Wed, 08/02/2023 - 15:00
July 21, 2023
Soaps and detergents are essential to personal and public health. Through their ability to loosen and remove soil from a surface, they contribute to good personal hygiene; reduce the presence of germs that cause infectious diseases; extend the useful life of clothes, tableware, linens, surfaces and furnishings; and make our homes and workplaces more pleasant. Why Clean Over the…
March 5, 2019
70% of Americans find that cleaning gives them a sense of accomplishment 60% of Americans are more attracted to their partner when they take the initiative to clean their home Learn More on ACI’s 2024 Cleaning Survey Results During this National Cleaning Week Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (87%) feel their best, both mentally and physically, when they have a clean home, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). During National Cleaning Week (March…
March 20, 2024
High Production Volume (HPV) Chemical Challenge Program Hazard Data Availability and Assessment Report for Linear and Branched Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acids and Derivatives Prepared on behalf of The LAS/ABS Consortium December 27, 2002 1 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Data Collection, Review and Summary…
Hi 11 "i . r. A STUDY OF THE SOURCES OF PHOSPHORUS IN THE SEWAGE OF A SMALL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY SANITARY ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY SERL REPORT No. 65-6 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, B E R K E L E Y BERKELEY • DAVIS • IRVINE • LOS ANGELES • RIVERSIDE • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO SANTA BARBARA • SANTA CRUZ C O L L E G E O F E N G I N E E R I N G S A N I T A R Y E N G I N E E R I N…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) suggested several updates to Green Seal’s proposed “Healthy Green Schools and Colleges Standard for K-12 School Districts and Higher Education Institutions”. Applauds the clear messaging the Standard takes in regard to training, which is essential in protecting the health of workers and those that use an institution’s facilities. Urges the Standard to include effective active ingredients important for disinfection – including those quaternary ammonium…
July 22, 2021
Q: We have a wood cutting board that we use for everything. What's the best way to clean it? Would it be better to get a plastic one?  A: Wash your cutting board with dish soap and hot water after each use. Rinse with clear water. Air-dry or pat dry with clean paper towels. Note that some nonporous cutting boards, including acrylic, plastic or glass, can also be washed in the dishwasher. If the cutting board was used for uncooked meat, fish or poultry, sanitize it after…
March 11, 2019
Q: My summer resolution was to make sure my kids get plenty of outdoor exercise. In addition to limiting their indoor activities, as a family, we've been doing lots of weekend picnicking and hiking. The downside is that our clothes are full of grass, dirt and sweat stains. How do I get rid of them?  A: For grass stains, pretreat the stains with a prewash stain remover or rub liquid laundry detergent into the stains. Launder, using the hottest water that's safe for…
March 11, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be on the brink of banning safe and effective products, essentially eliminating consumer choice for millions of Americans. Every day, antibacterial soaps are used in homes, offices, schools, child care centers and many other commercial settings. Yet a recent announcement by FDA cast an unrealistically dark picture of this category of products that have been on the shelves for decades. Specifically, FDA issued a final rule governing…
February 4, 2019
Ingredient labels contain a lot of information. They have a list of ingredients, but they also need room for directions and important safety messages. Smart consumers can get additional information from company websites to find out more about those ingredients, including where they are sourced and the role they play in making that product effective. Learn more about the formulations in your favorite soaps and home cleaning products with these resources from the companies that make them…
December 14, 2020