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Q: My daughter just got over a bad cold. Her favorite teddy bear was her constant companion. What's the best way clean him – and her other stuffed animals?  A: The first step is to check the tag to make sure Teddy (or any other stuffed animal) is washable. If so, put him in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase that is twisted tightly at the top and secured with a rubber band or an elastic hair tie. Launder on the delicate cycle, using cold water and a regular detergent.…
Led by The Creative Coalition and Yale University School of Public Health, first-of-its-kind Task Force brings together corporate leaders, nation’s top doctors, entertainment industry, and NGOs to tackle vaccine hesitancy The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, joined the National Blue Ribbon Task Force to Stem COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy. This is a national effort spearheaded by The Creative…
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Contributes to Concentrated Detergent Products Used by Millions of Households Everyday Decades of Real-World Science Demonstrate Environmental/Human Safety and Biodegradability of PVA/PVOH The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a petition from non-governmental organizations calling for the Environmental Protection…
Economic Analysis of Phosphate Control: Detergent Pho~phate Limitations vs. Wastewater Treatment James M. Folsom Lloyd E. Oliver Glassman-Oliver Economic Consultants, Inc. Washington, D.C. November 17, 1980 GLASSMAN-OLIVER CONTENTS Overview I. Introduction II. Background A. The Eutrophication Phenomenon B. The Limiting Nutrient Concept C. Sources of Phosphorus in Water Bodies D. Phosphates in Heavy-Duty Laundry Detergents E. Legislative Background III .…
2019 Sustainability Report Unveils New Strategy: Calls for Increased Transparency, Emission Reductions, Greater Support for Nature The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its 2019 Sustainability Report, which details its new strategy calling on the cleaning products industry to take bolder, collective action to achieve a cleaner world.  Grounded in the key aspirations we all have for our society, ACI’s sustainability strategy…
Most of us have done it. We grab the dish liquid instead of the dishwasher detergent and have found ourselves with more suds that we bargained for. The American Cleaning Institute recommends these dishwashing clean-up steps: If you catch this mistake before running the dishwasher, remove the dish liquid from the dispenser by wiping it out with a dry paper towel. You may need to follow up with a damp towel to remove any excess soap residue. If you have run the dishwasher and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Sansoni, SDA – 202-680-9327 Scott Openshaw, GMA – 202-295-3957 Gretchen Schaefer, CSPA – 202-872-8100 Washington, DC (October 6, 2009) – Before a historic conference on modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) today offered eight building blocks to help guide the development of an updated law for…
Cleaning product labels contain more information than ever before. Whatever you want to know about a product can likely be found either printed on the label or by following a link or QR code to additional details online. It is important to read the information on the label before using a product because there are instructions and safety messages to ensure safe and effective use. From directions to ingredients, our resources will help you understand more about what you will find…
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…
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Members Demonstrate Progress Toward Bold, Science-Based Commitments in Case Study Series Online Case Studies Featured on ACI’s Website The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is highlighting how leading companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain are taking action to meet ambitious climate targets. The online case study series, Rising to the 1.5°C Challenge, features stories from companies that…