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ACI congratulates President-Elect TrumpTrade association for cleaning products industry calls for focus on new chemical review processThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement on the election of Donald Trump as next President of the United States. The statement can be attributed to Douglas Troutman, ACI General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Government Affairs.“The American Cleaning Institute congratulates…
Handwashing tips, Free Mini-Poster and Activity Sheet
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others.
When Should You Wash Your Hands?
After using the restroom
When preparing…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned website for the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing.
Originally launched in 2016, Cold Water Saves aims at increasing the number of laundry loads that are done on cold as compared to hot, since 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water. With today’s laundry technologies, both in…
If you’ve never used bleach and have questions about it, we’ve got you covered. Bleach is great for disinfecting surfaces, clothes, and linens. Other types of soaps and detergents are better for routine cleaning. Bleach is for when you want to sanitize, as well as get your clothes nice and bright.
HUMAN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
OF MAJOR SliRFACTANTS
(SUPPLEMENT)
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MURIEL M. GOYER,
AREPORT
BY
JOANNE H. PERWAK, ANDREW SIVAK, PHILIP S. THAYER
ARTHUR D, UTILE, INC.
TO
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
ADL REFERENCE 84048
FEBRUARY 20, 1981
Arthur DLittle Inc
This report was prepared by Arthur
D. Little, Inc. I for the Soap and
Detergent Association, Incorporated.
The material in it reflects the best
jUdgment of Arthur D. Little, Inc.,
in the…
The use of cleaning products, disinfectants and their chemistries contribute to public health in homes, schools, healthcare settings and communities every single day. But consumers might not understand this after reading some of the commentaries in news coverage of a review article summarizing previous research on a key chemistry used in many cleaning products and disinfectants.
The news coverage and related headlines – some of which were a bit alarmist –…
Download our Safety Poster: Laundry Packets Are for Cleaning Clothes, Not Playing
In response to the disturbing trend on the Internet that has been irresponsibly encouraging people to eat or bite into liquid laundry packets, ACI is reminding everyone that liquid laundry packets are only for use in washing machines to clean clothes.
Liquid laundry packets are not a toy and should not be used in pranks. Younger children could mimic…
How to Read
a Cleaning Product Label
american cleaning institute®
www.cleaninginstitute.org
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
CLEANING PRODUCT
Directions For Use:
Spray surface with solution, scrub as needed, rinse
or wipe clean. For tougher stains, spray and allow
to sit for 1 minute.
CAUTION:
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact flush
immediately with water for 15 minutes and consult
a physician. If swallowed, drink plenty of water.…
Agency Urged to Improve Consumer Education, Outreach on Proper Recycling
The cleaning product supply chain supports efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enhance useful data collection and analysis that will identify factors that contribute to effective recycling programs, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
ACI was responding to two requests for information (RFIs) from the EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery…
Washington, D.C. – March 14, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has a simple reminder for parents and caregivers: "Packets Up! is accident prevention."
PACKETS UP! is ACI’s consumer safety initiative to help reduce the number of accidents related to liquid laundry packets. As part of its PACKETS UP! program, ACI launched an educational microsite, PACKETSUP.com, which offers resources to encourage safe laundry room practices.
In concert…