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UrduSpring cleaning is a top priority for more Americans than ever, according to new consumer data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey found that 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year, which is a more than a 10% increase from just 3 years ago.
Tag: American Cleaning Institute
Cleaning Product Ingredient Transparency Gets a Hearing on Capitol Hill
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce is discussing a legislative proposal that would establish – for the first time – a federal standard for ingredient communication in cleaning products.
ACI Launches “Clean First Steps” Resource: Cleaning Advice and Guidance for New Parents
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its “Clean First Steps: A Guide for New Parents” toolkit, providing easy-to-understand tips and guidance on adjusting moms’ and dads’ cleaning routines to welcome a new addition to the family.
ACI Workshop to Examine New Test Methods for Cleaning Product Safety
What are the best available non-animal scientific methods to assess the potential hazard of respiratory irritation throughout the life cycle of cleaning products?
The American Cleaning Institute is hosting a workshop March 2, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia that will bring together leading experts who will explore “New Approach Methods (NAMs) for the In Vitro Assessment of Cleaning Products for Respiratory Irritation.”
ACI to Host Webinar on CDC’s New Resource for Schools: Clean Hands and Spaces
Join the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) as we showcase the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention new online training resources – Clean Hands and Spaces – for educators, administrators, and supporting personnel in K-12 schools and early care and education settings. Sign-up now for the free August 4 webinar.
ACI’s Future Leaders Launch New Ingredient Communication Tool
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) previewed the launch of a new ingredient communication tool, ‘What Cleaning Ingredients Do,’ designed to enhance consumer understanding through greater transparency and building trust with consumers.
Hey, Don’t Forget to Clean the Fridge: 1 in 3 Americans Unfamiliar With Details on Appliance Upkeep
More than one-third of Americans (36%) are not familiar with manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining their home appliances, such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, or washers and dryers, according to findings released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
“C is for Clean”: New Resources for Clean and Healthy Child Care
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is launching a refreshed version of its C is for Clean toolkit, a resource for parents and child care workers amid continued efforts to keep children and child care facilities healthy and clean.
American Cleaning Institute Convenes with Leading Safety Experts at PrevCon 2021
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is joining hundreds of top safety experts and partners virtually at the Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon, July 12-16) for a week of conversation focused on preventing unintentional childhood injuries. ACI will highlight product and packaging innovations designed to help prevent unintentional child injuries, as well as key industry initiatives, such as the Packets Up! campaign.
ACI, CDC Launch Redesigned “Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Website
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a new website for the Healthy Schools, Healthy People initiative, a joint effort of ACI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote hand hygiene and cleaning practices as a means to prevent the spread of infectious disease in schools and reduce illness-related absenteeism.
One in Three Americans Still Practice Unsafe Storage of Popular Laundry Products
Recent data from American Cleaning Institute shows a need for continued safety education and awareness when it comes to using and storing liquid laundry packets and other household cleaners. As National Safety Month gets underway, ACI is reminding everyone not to forget the common-sense steps we need to take to keep our children safe in the home.
ACI Urges FDA to Address Hand Sanitizer Safety Concerns
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify policies on labeling and refilling practices involving hand sanitizers.
In a letter sent to the agency, ACI expressed concerns related to the “new, increasingly widespread practice of providing hand sanitizers to consumers in public settings…that are often sold in bulk and used to fill existing dispensers, which can create a serious risk to public health and safety.”
“Store Not Décor”: New Campaign Aims to Prevent Accidental Poisonings in Children
New research from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds nearly 13% of Americans are not storing liquid laundry packets in their original child resistant containers. In response, ACI has launched the #StoreNotDecor Challenge to help families recognize unsafe storage trends and raise awareness of the importance of laundry safety. The #StoreNotDecor Challenge will be powered by a variety of digital influencers across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Pinterest encouraging followers to participate.
American Cleaning Institute Joins National Blue Ribbon Task Force To Stem Covid-19 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 Coalition in partnership with the Dean of the Yale University School of Public Health that brings together the most significant influencers and leaders in the U.S. in a national campaign aimed at reducing vaccine hesitancy across the most vulnerable communities.
ACI Unveils ‘How to Read a Cleaning Product Label’ Resource
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled two new online resources aimed at enhancing consumer understanding and access to information about cleaning product ingredients: “How to Read a Product Label” and “Ingredients by Brand and Company.”
American Cleaning Institute Partners with Good360 and SBP on Disaster Resiliency Efforts
The American Cleaning Institute is launching a strategic partnership with national nonprofits Good360 and SBP that will enhance ACI member company efforts to more efficiently and effectively contribute to disaster relief efforts.
Research: EU Model Overestimates Environmental Exposure of Key Surfactant
A European Union model used to predict the environmental exposure of a major detergent ingredient is overly conservative and “significantly overestimates” effluent concentrations, new research shows. A study co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), “Comparing the European Union System for the Evaluation of Substances (EUSES) environmental exposure calculations with monitoring data for alkyl sulphate surfactants,” is now available in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe.
Staying Safe While Home for the Holidays
COVID-19 cases around the country are on the rise and that trend is expected to continue throughout the holidays. As parents continue to be hypervigilant about keeping their homes as clean as possible during the pandemic, it is likely that there will be an increase in demand for, and use of, household cleaning products, which can lead to an increased poisoning danger for kids if not used and stored properly.
To support families during these challenging times, Safe Kids Worldwide has teamed up with the American Cleaning Institute to remind parents and caregivers to be especially attentive about keeping cleaning products out of the reach and sight of children.
Survey Finds Decline in Handwashing Practices Since Beginning of Pandemic
As we commemorate Global Handwashing Day on October 15, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reports a 14-percentage point decline in frequent handwashing since the start of the pandemic, according to a new national survey.
ACI Pilots New Data for Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative
Environmental data on 200+ chemicals in the U.S. consumer cleaning product supply chain are now available, in pilot phase, through the American Cleaning Institute’s Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative database.
American Cleaning Institute Partners with NIH’s National Eye Institute on Ocular Safety
The American Cleaning Institute launched a partnership with the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of the Packets Up! campaign to help educate families on the simple steps to prevent accidental eye exposures among children in the laundry room.
ACI Launches “Healthy Returns”: New Toolkit Contains Important Cleaning, Hygiene Reminders for Reopened Businesses and Offices
As communities across the nation begin the reopening process stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the roll-out of Healthy Returns, a free online toolkit for small businesses and offices containing concise, easy to understand reminders on hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting that are crucial to keeping the workplace healthy and safe.
Research: Key Detergent Polymers Pose Low Risk to Surface Waters
Newly published research indicates that an important ingredient used in detergents and cleaning products pose a low ecological risk to waterways. The study, “Environmental risk assessment of polycarboxylate polymers used in cleaning products in the United States,” is published in Chemosphere and is now available via open access. The research was conducted by American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Integral Consulting, Inc. and The Procter and Gamble Company.
8 New Cleaning Ingredients Added to the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice program approved eight cleaning product ingredients submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) for inclusion in its Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL).
The decision marks the first time Safer Choice has approved a SCIL submission by a non-manufacturer.
Cleaning and COVID-19: Survey Shows 42% Not Disinfecting Properly
A new poll conducted for the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that four in ten Americans are not properly allowing disinfectant sprays and wipes to kill the viruses and germs that can make us sick.