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Spotlight Your Product or Chemistry Game-Changer at ACI’s Innovation Showcase During the 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL
Abstracts Due November 12, 2021
Do you have a product or chemistry innovation that will move the needle in the cleaning product supply chain? Show it off during the Innovation Showcase at the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
The Showcase will take place February…
Experts agree that frequent handwashing is one of the first lines of defense against many illnesses. But no matter how many times you wash your hands, there are always some sneaky little germs lurking around to hitch a ride on your skin. They loiter on shopping cart handles, linger on light switches, lurk about the phone and even hang around on the remote controls. That's why disinfectants and disinfecting cleaners can be a helpful option…
There are so many cleaning products out there. How do you pick the best one for your and your family?
The best cleaning product is the one that will be used, so the most important thing is that it works for what you need it for. If a product isn’t working, try something else. Not sure what to choose? The label has a lot of good information that can help. See our guide on reading a label for more information.
One place to look on the label as a starting point…
Research Shows Method to be Precise, Accurate
Article published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, co-authored by American Cleaning Institute
A new study co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute is showcasing a new method to evaluate exceedingly low levels of 1,4-dioxane precisely and accurately in finished cleaning products. The research, “A novel protocol for quantitative determination of 1,4…
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 word to keep #PacketsUp!
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EPA, Scientists Assert Safety and Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Film
ACI Debunks Blueland Marketing Myths with Scientific Facts
NYC Plan to Ban Detergents Using PVA/PVOH “Unnecessary”
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is addressing misinformation in a corporate marketing and advocacy campaign against laundry and dishwashing detergent pods containing polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA/PVOH), the subject of an effort in New York City to ban the…
No matter the type of product you are using (soap or detergent), good cleaning takes a lot of energy. Three different kinds to be exact:
Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent
Mechanical energy, provided by a machine or by hand
Thermal energy, provided by heating water Let’s look at how all these elements work together.
Assume we have a great, big, oily, greasy stain on one of our favorite shirts. Water alone is not enough to remove the stain and get our…
“With a severe flu season underway and the threat of a global pandemic, it’s important to avoid confusion among parents and other consumers that would prevent them from using the very disinfectants that are proven to effectively kill germs and therefore protect public health during times like these.”
The…
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…
ACI Honors Best 2017 Research Paper Published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents
Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Research that explores new ways for laundry detergents to improve their cleaning performance in lower wash temperatures was honored with the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Distinguished Paper Award, recognizing the most outstanding research to appear in 2017 in the Journal of…