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Clean water is a critical element of cleaning.
The vast majority of water on Earth’s surface, over 96%, is saline water in the oceans (USGS). Which means, even though water is plentiful there are limited resources of fresh water to relay on. Beyond cleaning, we also need water to drink and to grow food. The average household may use 88,000 gallons of water per year (REU2016). Within your home, faucets and clothes washers make up a significant portion of…
Counter Tops & Cabinets Laminate (e.g., Formica®, Wilsonart® Laminate) can become scratched, worn and dull-looking with use. Cuts or burns cannot be repaired, so use a trivet or insulated pad to protect the surface from hot pans and always use a cutting board. Don't use knives, scrapers, sand paper or steel wool pads to remove dried stains. Wipe up cleaning solutions immediately to prevent discoloration or water damage.
nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner
Abrasive products can…
Q: My kids are into making Valentine's Day cards and decorations. It's fun, but it creates a mess – especially the markers and the craft glue! How do I get these stains out of their clothing?
For regular felt-tip markers (those that aren't labeled "permanent"), rinse the stain with cold water until no more color is being removed. Then place the stain face down on some clean paper towels and sponge with rubbing alcohol…
Joining ACI affords you an opportunity to become part of an organization that believes in its purpose of serving the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry. We are looking for people who value collaboration, who are committed to excellence, and who embrace personal…
American Cleaning Institute 2011 Parents’ & Kids’ Handwashing Attitudes & Behaviors Study Findings
The following questions were asked of 521 parents of children 8-17 years old and 512 children 8-17 years old. Children were not those of parents surveyed. The online survey was conducted by Russell Research between September 7-13, 2011, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute.
Children’s Survey Highlights:
Which of the following are reasons that you don’t wash your hands as…
Help share the message about the imporance of good handwashing behavior. Click the images below to download and print copies of the Have U Washed posters and brochures.
Think About It
When you...
Borrow a pencil
Reach for a doorknob
Use a computer keyboard or mouse
Talk on a phone or cell phone
Shake hands, bump fists or high-five
Handle a football, basketball, baseball bat or barbell
Did the people who touched those items before you have clean…
Consumer Product Ingredient Communication Initiative
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the Consumer Product Ingredient Communication Initiative?
Member companies of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), and the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) are responding to consumer requests for ingredient information.
The goals of this voluntary program are:
to provide meaningful information on ingredients;
in a consistent,…
Automatic dishwashers represent a tremendous saving in time and effort; they minimize breakage through reduced handling of dishes; they help keep the kitchen neater and more clutter-free; and cleanup after entertaining is simplified. These are benefits that have much appeal to consumers.
In order to ensure that public health standards are maintained, hospitals and many other food service institutions are required by law to clean dishes by automatic dishwashing methods.
The…
Since 1926, ACI has cooperated with schools, health agencies, industry and other organizations to get the job done. Over the years, our work has been possible because of our ability to build and sustain partnerships. Today, relationship building continues to be the backbone of ACI.
We have relationships with many organizations in other countries, including ABIPLA, ACCORD Australasia, AISE, JSDA, CCSPA, CANIPEC, CCIA, TSDA, CASIC, ALIADA and IHPCIA through INCPA,…
If your plastic dish or container can’t hold its shape in hot water or the microwave, then you may need to recycle it. This is true of most containers that are meant for on-time use only, like takeout containers and those that you purchase food products in, such as yogurt containers.
Plastic Food Containers
If the container is a keeper, make sure it is clean for the next use.
Wash
Remove any leftover food and rinse in hot water
Wipe…