We’ve all been there: you go to wash your hands and realize you’re down to the last dregs of your liquid hand soap. You may be tempted to add water to the soap dispenser. But there’s a good reason not to. Liquid soap is made up of a precise combination...
How to Spot Junk Science
Today is National S.T.E.A.M. Day – time to inspire kids to focus on the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Since so much science is involved in the formulation and evaluation of the cleaning products we use, the American Cleaning Institute wants to help children of all ages...
Cleaning Product Ingredient Info: Solvents
One of the many ingredients in cleaning products are solvents. Solvents are ingenious, actually. These amazing chemicals help give cleaning products the right thickness and help other ingredients stay mixed. They can also help prevent liquid products from freezing in cold climates. Want to learn more about solvents and the...
Fun and Games with Surfactants!
In cleaning, surfactants – short for surface active agents – are a group of chemicals that change how water behaves, so that we can clean more effectively and efficiently. Surfactants reduce water’s surface tension, meaning that droplets won’t simply bead up on countertops, clothes, and dishes, but will spread out...
Stop and Smell Your Foyers
Answer: They are the ingredients in cleaning products that make our homes smell fresh and pretty. Question: What are fragrances? While some products have no scent at all, others include a mix of flowers, fruit, trees or essential oils (among others). ACI’s kid-friendly narrated website – www.explorationclean.org – was created...
What’s that ingredient?
According to ACI’s most recent National Cleaning Survey, half of us have researched a cleaning product ingredient at one time or another. If you ever wanted to know more about ingredients beyond what’s on the label, there is an app for that (and website), called SmartLabel. SmartLabel, an initiative by...
Which Scents Bring You Joy?
As the seasons change, do you change the fragrances in your home? The use and enjoyment of fragrances has endured throughout the centuries, from the rituals of ancient cultures to the products designed to enhance our homes and meet the needs of today’s busy lifestyles. In fact, as we celebrate...
How Cleaning Works
Did you know that cleaning takes three kinds of energy? Check out ExplorationClean.org to find out how cleaning works, including how the different types of energy work together to get your favorite things clean.
Full STEAM Ahead Day
How does the cleaning process work? Today, which just happens to be STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Day and the perfect time to ask that question! And we have the answer at ExplorationClean.org! Created for the big minds of little kids but fun for everyone, this site talks...
Is it Safe to Make Your Own Cleaning Products?
Being clean is good for you. It helps keep us healthy and makes us feel good, too. At times, it can feel safe to mix your own cleaning products at home. What ACI will caution is that it is crucial to know that many of the cleaning product recipes found...