Author Archives: Jessica Ek

Are You Smarter than a Polar Bear?

What temperature are you washing your clothes on? That’s what the Cold Water Saves polar bear was looking to find out when foraging in the community. He was pleased to learn that a lot of people already know about the energy and money-saving tip of washing your clothes in cold...

Keeping Play Areas Clean and Safe

Small children are like mini-germ factories. They put everything from fingers to toys in their mouths, germs spreading to everything they touch or sneeze on. Keeping kids and their surroundings clean and safe is a constant challenge. And, where there are lots of children, including classrooms and childcare settings, the...

Why Environmental Justice Matters to the Cleaning Products Industry

What does environmental justice mean to you? At its heart, environmental justice is the belief that all people have the right to a clean, healthy environment and that environmental burdens and benefits should be distributed fairly. For businesses, like the ones that make the cleaning products in our homes, it...

Cleaning Advice Graduates Wish They’d Known

When it’s time for us to leave home for our first apartment or dorm room, how ready are we? And how do we gain the knowledge we need to keep that new space clean and healthy, either on our own or alongside roommates? A recent study found that most of...

How to Clean a Toilet

Cleaning a toilet may not be the most glamorous task. In fact, according to our cleaning surveys, it’s one of the least liked cleaning tasks. However, it’s necessary for maintaining hygiene and preventing unpleasant odors. And with a few simple steps, it can be completed effectively and efficiently. Wear gloves....

Cleaning Q&A for the Dog Days of Summer

If you want to know how to tackle those summer stains and cleaning questions, you aren’t alone. We’re sharing some of the questions we’ve been getting, along with our answers. If you have a question, submit it to Ask ACI. Q. My son is going to camp and I know...

Back to School Cleaning Habits

Sometimes the smallest habits, like frequent handwashing, can make the biggest impact in keeping us all safe and healthy. The Five Steps of Handwashing: Wet your hands with clean running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the...

Clearing the Air: Air Conditioners and Asthma or Allergies

Allergens are tiny airborne particles that can trigger an asthma attack. The big five triggers are dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches and their droppings, mold and mildew, and pollen. Although there is no sure way to prevent asthma, it can be managed by reducing exposure to these allergens. Pollen is...

The Role of Cleaning in Health Care

There are a lot of cleaning products out there. Some are strong disinfectants and others are as simple as a bar of soap. These cleaning products all play a role in keeping ourselves, our loved ones, our homes and public spaces clean. This is especially important in public places like...

Disability-Friendly Cleaning

Everyone should have a clean and safe environment. For the roughly 13% of Americans with a disability, it is important to have access to cleaning products and tools that make these daily tasks accessible. The cleaning products industry continues to innovate to provide options that help meet the diverse needs...

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