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Los Recursos en Español Brindan Específicas Mejores Prácticas de Higiene a los Empleados, Cuidadores y Niños de Centros de Cuidado Infantil
Descargue el kit de herramientas
El American Cleaning Institute (ACI por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó una versión en español de su kit de herramientas C is for Clean: Building Blocks of Healthy Child Care (L de Limpio: Construyendo con Bloques un Cuidado Infantil Saludable), que brinda recomendaciones permanentes y fáciles de entender sobre…
July 22, 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 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.Because cleaning matters, handwashing in schools has been a priority since 1926 where we focus on behavior, cleaning supplies and education. In September 2011, ACI conducted an online survey of parents and children where we looked at parental influences on children…
February 8, 2019
Q: I suspect that our new backyard has some poison ivy. If I wear gloves, long sleeves and long pants to protect me, how do I clean these clothes when I'm finished gardening so I don't spread the poison ivy?
A: You are right to be concerned. Poison ivy produces a resin called urushiol. This resin is the culprit that triggers allergic rash reactions in most people. When it remains on unwashed clothing, it is still active. Avoid touching your clothes with bare hands…
March 11, 2019
There are two key strategies you can try for getting your children on board with chores. Keep it simple … and challenge them to be part of the solution.
Start by creating a Chore Chart in a central location. Try a chalkboard, bulletin board, or basic sheet of paper set up in a grid: columns for days of week, and rows for family members. Scratch paper with pushpins or reusable Post-its®sticky-notes are great tools – involve the kids by having them write one…
December 6, 2018
Cleaning Products
Bagley, Daniel, Keith A. Booman, Leon H. Bruner, Phillip L. Casterton, Janis Demetrulias, John E. Heinze, J. David Innis, William C. McCormick III, David J. Neun, Arthur S. Rothenstein and Richard I. Sedlak
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February 27, 2019
This is an ACI Members Only webinar.
Want to learn about what's next in the states that have passed extended producer responsibility laws for packaging? ACI will be actively involved in the rulemaking activities that will transpire in Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California. Each state's program has its own unique characteristics and timelines for stakeholder engagement. Find out what elements still need to be worked out, the next opportunity for engagement, and how your company…
October 26, 2022
Clean-up doesn't have to be a chore!
Fireplaces crackling, wine glasses tinkling, guests chuckling … don’t miss out on the sounds of the holidays because you’re stuck scrubbing the dishes in the kitchen. Here are some dishwashing tips so you can enjoy entertaining your guests without facing an enormous clean up job at the end of the night.
Wash dishes as you use them during the preparation phase
Get the kids to help
Serve from the pan instead of using…
December 5, 2018
I’ve read some headlines that say laundry detergents are being banned because of an ingredient called 1,4-dioxane. What’s this all about?
There has been some misleading news coverage reporting on the potential impacts of a law that went into effect in New York State on detergents that consumers use safely and effectively every day.
What is this law about? New York State enacted a law in 2019 requiring extremely low levels of 1,4-dioxane in detergents, cleaning products and cosmetics. That law…
January 27, 2023
Don’t let the crafty kid messes add to your stresses. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips for cleaning up after your budding Picasso has finished with arts and crafts.
Choose Wisely:
Stock your craft closet with washable paints and markers and water-based craft glue. If any of the coloring mediums get on clothes, simply pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover and toss the soiled items in the wash.
Finger Paint
Prevention is the key. Use…
December 6, 2018
Check back for upcoming 2018 ACI webinars!
Webinars you may have missed:
Home Clean Home for the Current You, Just in Time for the Holidays
Germ Reduction at Home: Cleaning, Santiizing and Disinfecting
Germ Reduction and Disease Prevention in Schools: Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP
Sustainable Living: Cold Water Saves Initiative
Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home
Advancing the Science Webinar #1: Chemical-Induced…
December 6, 2018