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Washington, D.C. – September 17, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a study and related analysis claiming that common household cleaners and disinfectants may be contributing to the risk of children being overweight. The study in question was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.  ACI’s statement may be attributed to Richard Sedlak, ACI Executive Vice President,…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands. When should you clean your hands? Regular handwashing with soap and running water is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. If soap and water are not available use a hand…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. However, they need proper care to prevent things like germs and mold from growing and cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags safely between each use. Here's how: Clean Wash bags after each use, following care instructions. See the fabric care label or the table below for more details. Wipe insulated bags with a disinfecting…
The best way to reduce the spread of germs, especially on frequently touched surfaces, is to clean the surface first to remove dirt and grime, then disinfect.
Cleaning products play an essential role in daily life. They can remove dirt and stains from our clothes, dried on food from our dishes, and even germs from our hands!  Let’s learn more about the chemistry that makes this happen. What Is Cleaning?  Cleaning is the process of taking something dirty—like your kitchen counter—and removing dirt, grease, and grime found on it. When we clean, we leave things better than they were…
I I SURFACTANT EFFECTS ON HUMANS AND OTHER MAMMALS THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORT NO.4 NOVEMBER, 1966 SURFACTANT EFFECTS ON HUMANS AND OTHER MAMMALS BY R. D. SWISHER, Ph.D. R . D. Swisher is a Senior Group Leader in the Research Department of the Inorganic Chemicals Division of Monsanto Company, where he is a practicing organic chemist. H1s major research interests have been in the fields of sulfonation, dye intermediates, and…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is commending guidance issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), following a Presidential Executive Order, expanding efforts to protect worker health and safety during the ongoing pandemic. The guidance document issued by the agency includes specific recommendations for workplaces to provide supplies necessary for good hygiene practices and perform routine cleaning and disinfection. ACI, however…
CleaningInstitute.org/Coronavirus Showcases Information on Proper Hygiene, Cleaning, Disinfection Practices in Wake of Coronavirus Spread Knowing that hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products are important tools in preventing the spread of infections, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) website now features a “Cleaning for Coronavirus” page with updated information for consumers and companies alike. “…
3322 | J Appl Microbiol. 2022;133:3322–3346.wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/jam Received: 20 April 2022 | Revised: 22 July 2022 | Accepted: 23 July 2022 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15739 R E V I E W A R T I C L E Impact of benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol on bacterial antimicrobial resistance Jean- Yves Maillard This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial- NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) celebrated National Cleaning Week (March 27 – April 2) by launching their rebranded blog, which will now be called Cleaning Is Caring. This update (from “Clean & Happy Nest”) reflects a closer alignment of the blog with ACI’s Cleaning Is Caring campaign, an initiative reflecting the shift in consumer perceptions of, and motivations behind, cleaning. Over the last…