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The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the cleaning…
February 8, 2019
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE); and 2)
conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of APE in the United States.
Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world
that are critical 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 risk assessment.…
69% of Americans Plan to Spring Clean This Year, Down From 78% in 2020
55% Say They’ve Been Cleaning More Than Usual Due to COVID
Statistics Recap Available Here
There may be less spring cleaning going on in 2021, but that may be due to millions of Americans being stuck at home for months during the pandemic, suggests the latest National Cleaning Survey from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
According to an online survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI, 69% of…
March 8, 2021
ACI member social media challenge contributes to nonprofit bringing clean water into underserved communities
To celebrate the launch of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2022 Sustainability Report, ACI led a social media challenge, ‘Our Future is Clean,’ throughout the month of October.
To participate, member companies and their staff posted on Twitter with the hashtag #OurFutureIsClean, sharing images or videos of the actions they’re taking to be more sustainable, from large initiatives…
November 7, 2022
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain
Sustainability Leadership, 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics at ACI Mid-Year Meeting
ACI Mid-Year Meeting June 10-12 in Arlington, VA
Advocating for a fair and equitable legislative and regulatory environment for the cleaning products industry remains one of the top imperatives for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in 2024, said Melissa…
June 11, 2024
A Final Report
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Liquid laundry packets feature concentrated detergent in a water-soluble film, offering a simple and sustainable laundry solution. They make doing laundry easier but, like with all cleaning products, must be stored properly to help prevent accidents at home.
ALWAYS keep laundry packets up and away from kids and NEVER let young children handle or hold them. Help us spread the…
March 8, 2019
March 20, 2017
Jeffery Morris, Ph.D., Director
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
(via www.regulations.gov)
Re: Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic Substances Control
Act (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0654)
Dear Dr. Morris:
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)(1) is pleased to provide the following comments
concerning the Agency’s Proposed…
Don’t Let Your Guard Down While Keeping Clean, Advises Safe Kids Worldwide, American Cleaning Institute
71% of Liquid Laundry Packets Users Say They Keep Products Out of Sight and Reach of Children
Safety Front & Center During National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26
Statistic Recap Here
For National Poison Prevention Week, Safe Kids Worldwide has teamed up with the American Cleaning Institute to remind parents and caregivers to be especially attentive about keeping cleaning…
March 21, 2022
American Cleaning Institute Response to New York State Legislation on Liquid Laundry Packets
Bill Unnecessary; Companies Have Made Changes to Reduce Accident Rates
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets and Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
More than 99% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard
As With Any Household Cleaning Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry…
February 4, 2019