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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 benefits of an…
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 extra grease with a…
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Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging 99+% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard Study analyzed data prior to publication of safety standard As With Any Household Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Key The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a…
One of the main uses for cleaning products is washing clothes and dishes. Each load of clothes and dishes requires water, and energy is often used to heat that water. While one load of laundry or dishes may seem like a small task, when you consider all the times we run the washing machine or dishwasher in a week and multiply that by all the households doing the same thing, it adds up!The good news is that our washing machines and dishwashers are getting more efficient. In the U…
Treat and wash stains promptly! Holiday entertaining is fraught with potential disasters. But a cool head and the right products will keep a mini-crisis from becoming a major problem. Here are some quick and easy remedies from the American Cleaning Institute: Stains Turkey, gravy, butter, and salad dressing (oil-based stains): Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Cranberry sauce, apple cider, and pumpkin pie (fruit-…
Life's messy. Have a stain you're not sure how to get out? How to remove stains from clothes: Deal with it as early as possible. The less time a stain has to soak in, the easier it will be to remove, although there are ways to remove old stains out of clothes as well. Pre-treat with a stain remover, then let it soak in. Launder according to the fabric care instructions. Regular stains…
The ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention (ACI Convention) is the industry’s premiere event for business-to-business networking. You won’t want to miss the largest ACI networking opportunity of the year!This event is held each year in Orlando, Florida at the end of January and brings together hundreds of cleaning product producers and their supply chain partners. Highlights include a keynote presentation, consumer panel, technology showcase and an issues…
Materiality assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of the risks and opportunities most significant to a company’s mid- to long-term success. In 2015, ACI became one of the first organizations to perform such an analysis on an industry-wide basis. Doing so has allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the sustainability issues that matter most to companies and stakeholders. Now we are using this…