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Cleaning can lead to a lot of questions and we’re here to help. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve gotten. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our stain guide, surface cleaning guide and other home cleaning resources. In addition, get the latest tips and advice from our Cleaning Is Caring blog! If you have an idea for a question you think we should add to this list, please submit…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands. When should you clean your hands? Regular handwashing with soap and running water is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. If soap and water are not available use a hand…
Biofuels Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Environmentally Preferable Procurement Hazard Communication Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
If you’re cleaning and still seeing cloudy spots on your glassware, you probably have hard water. As with most stains, the longer it sits, the more difficult it is to remove. There are cleaning products that can help remove the mineral buildup from surfaces or run dishes through the dishwasher again, this time using a rinsing agent. It can also help to increase the amount of detergent used a bit. On surfaces, look for a…
Cleaning Products Melissa Vincent, Ann Parker, Andrew Maier 2017
The Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit was hosted in New York City on May 2-3rd. Organized by Organic Monitor, the aim of the Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit is to advance sustainability in the cleaning products industry by debating key issues in a high-level forum. More Details  Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:00 Wed, 05/03/2017 - 17:00
Global leaders from across the cleaning products industry will come together in Sao Paulo, Brazil for Cleaning Products Latin America. The conference location is Hotel Pullman Sao Paulo International Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil. For more details visit the Cleaning Products website. Tue, 06/21/2016 - 00:00 Thu, 06/23/2016 - 12:59
Director, Government Affairs Blake Nanney is the Director of Government Relations at the American Cleaning Institute. In this role, Nanney is responsible for leading ACI’s federal government affairs portfolio and the management of ACI’s Political Action Committee, ACI PAC.  Prior to joining ACI, Nanney served as Federal Relations Senior Manager for the American Institute of Architects (AIA). While at AIA, he advocated on issues…
Federal Level Focus Includes Supply Chain Issues, Support for EPA Funding “State of the Association” Highlighted at ACI’s 2022 Mid-Year Meeting The cleaning product supply chain will face increased state-level legislative and regulatory activities in the second half of 2022, potentially affecting chemical ingredient, packaging and cleaning product use and disposal issues, according to Melissa Hockstad, President and CEO of…
Practicing good hygiene is an important part of defending ourselves against the coronavirus. By and large, we have been cleaning and disinfecting more than usual during the pandemic, a habit which we will likely continue as we enter a “new normal” following the height of the pandemic. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of product you’re using in your…