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Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them?
A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary.
For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is…
Join ACI and The Anthesis Group as they discuss the Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative. During the webinar you'll learn more about the top feedstocks for the Cleaning Product industry, their associated risks, alternatives and best practices for sourcing. From research to roll-out, learn how the program was developed, how to use the guidance document, and how to join the initiative!
Wed, 02/22/2023 - 13:00
Wed, 02/22/2023 - 14:00
Are You Dialing Up New Innovations in the Marketplace? Join Us at ACI’s Convention
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
The theme of the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention is “Advancing Cleaning Innovation.” Demonstrate how your product, chemistry or technology is doing just that at the ACI Innovation Showcase. This is a must-attend event at the ACI…
As a parent or caregiver, you play an essential role in the safety of your children. You have probably thought about car seat safety, cords on window coverings, and how to prevent drowning or burns. But what about laundry safety?
The American Cleaning Institute created an activity sheet to help you teach children that laundry packets are not toys.
Children act fast and accidents can happen in an instant. Accidents involving liquid laundry packets can…
ACI Co-Led Session to Address Major Infection Control Conference
ACI’s Paul DeLeo to Describe Pending Rule Changes That Could Affect Product Availability
Washington, D.C. – June 14, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will help infection control experts better understand the process and possible results from pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decisions on the safety and effectiveness of certain active…
We have tips for getting those daily chores done without heating up your home and adding stress to your air conditioner (and wallet). First rule of thumb: Do your chores when it is cooler outside – before breakfast or after dinner.
Whether you're headed to the beach or the backyard, you'll be ready for summer with these tips:
Great Outdoors: Picnics and Camping
At the Beach
Cleaning the Grill
Transition to Summer
Washington, D.C. – January 12, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI - www.cleaninginstitute.org), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announced the following staff promotions:
Melissa Grande, Senior Manager, Sustainability Initiatives, to Associate Director, Sustainability Initiatives. She started with ACI in 2012.
Kathleen Stanton, Director, Technical & Regulatory Affairs to …
Q: I know that hard water can leave mineral deposits that cause spotting on glassware. Does very hard water also inhibit a detergent's ability to dissolve completely? Is the fine powder-like film residue on dishware actually the remains of undissolved detergent?
A: That white deposit is not undissolved detergent. It is a film residue caused by the hard-water minerals that remain after the water has evaporated – the same culprit that causes spotting! To prevent…
R E S E A R C H R E P O R T :
E Y E IRRITATION AND SURFACTANT PROPERTIES OF NONIONIC SURFACTANTS
Part I . In Vitro Test Results
February 23, 1998
Prepared for:
Non-Animal Testing Research Subcommittee
Biomedical Research Committee
Soap and Detergent Association
475 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10016
John E . Heinze, Ph.D.
Technical Consultant
Nonionic Surfactants Report: Part I . In Vitro Test Results
Contents Page
Summary 3
Introduction 5
Literature review…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS); and
2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of LAS in the United States.
Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the
world that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph.
The monograph is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one
familiar with environmental…