American Cleaning Institute

Are you a good storyteller? Can you provide clear, concise messaging on complex policies? If so, come join the award-winning #communications team at the American Cleaning Institute. We're looking for a Director of Issue Communications who can enhance our efforts to talk about the science-based policies that allow the #cleaning product supply chain to innovate and manufacture products that enhance health and the quality of life. ACI represents the leading brands and companies that provide the cleaning products and chemistries used safely and effectively every day in our homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals, child care centers and schools. To find out the details on and qualifications of this position, visit our website today: https://lnkd.in/exi-Mq67

How do you counter conflicting consumer messages over storing cleaning products safely? ?? New research data released by ACI finds that 52% of Americans prioritize safety when it comes to storing cleaning products. ?? However, in the same survey more than 50% of Americans say they plan to, would consider or already store laundry products in decorative jars or clear containers. The data is based on a national survey conducted for ACI by Wakefield Research. The portrayal of unsafe storage of liquid laundry packets on popular social media platforms is a trend that has been increasing in recent years. On the eve of National Poison Prevention Week, ACI offers a timely reminder to take a look around your home to help prevent accidental exposures to everyday products. ACI’s?#StoreNotDecor initiative, part of our #PacketsUp program,?was created to combat the rise of unsafe home organization trends and aims at helping prevent accidents in the home and raise awareness of prioritizing safety over style. #NPPW2025 PacketsUp.com Check out our timely safety tips in our online newsroom: https://lnkd.in/dh7yE6pz

Where will the center of the cleaning products universe be May 7-8, 2025? Well, it will at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ at the 15th ICIS World Surfactants Conference. Our ACI colleagues Marie Gargas and James Kim will be presenting, as well as many ACI member company experts. A bonus: ACI members receive a 10% discount on registration costs! Reach out to our Membership Office for details - [email protected] - then go online and register today: https://lnkd.in/eb3x9pEj

In the latest issue of ACI SmartBrief: Henkel's Snuggle Bear gets a new look Colgate-Palmolive: AI agents give consumers "3 Rs" of shopping How Givaudan helps hand sanitizers become a hit How tariffs are pressuring the chemicals market Check out these and other stories in this week's ACI SmartBrief: https://lnkd.in/eZhGaNVt Don't miss any future issues. Sign-up for free at https://lnkd.in/ekAWVaW

Thanks to Craig Bettenhausen of C&EN for sharing the expertise of our colleague Jessica Ek on the benefits of laundering our clothes in cold water. #ColdWaterSaves coldwatersaves.org

Cleaning this spring will be in full swing! The latest ACI cleaning survey - conducted by Wakefield Research - shows that 80% of Americans will engage in spring cleaning this year. And what are those spring cleaners main targets? ?? floors/baseboards (80%) ?? behind furniture (76%) ?? storage spaces (75% - garage, attic, basement, shed, closets) ?? windows (75%) Checkout more details about our latest cleaning survey + to access our Spring Cleaning Checklist: https://lnkd.in/ejHa69qe #SpringCleaning #CleaningIsCaring

Another great recap of what went down during the #2025ACI Convention, this time from Tom Branna at happi. This piece includes summaries of: ? The ACI State of the Association from 2024 ACI Board Chair Eric Reynolds of The Clorox Company. ? Our Industry Leadership Panel featuring 2025 Board Chair Suzanne M Carroll of Nouryon and fellow ACI Board members Chris Hyder of The Clorox Company and Rene Garza of Novonesis. Dig deeper: https://lnkd.in/gpWSD6uK

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) should adopt a risk-based approach to potential regulation of important disinfectant chemicals and pay heed to existing federal regulations governing them, according to comments submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). ACI provided feedback to DTSC on its Background Document on Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) in Cleaning Products and Beauty, Personal Care, and Hygiene Products. QACs are a broad class of diverse chemicals characterized as ammonium cations with various alkyl or aryl groups. They are used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications due to a diverse range of properties.? In the comments, ACI: ? Advises that DTSC remain mindful of the preemption by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations on topical antiseptics ?Recommends chemical clustering, as QACs are too diverse to be regulated as a single group ?Points to sources where DTSC can seek additional data on the environmental fate and toxicology of these substances ?References safety decisions made by other regulatory authorities Read on for more details and access to our complete comments in our online newsroom: https://lnkd.in/esYfevBb #CleaningIsCaring

We love to share reflections that different companies have about the success of the #2025ACI Convention. Thanks to BASF Home Care and I&I Cleaning Solutions for posting their insights. And a reminder: our #2026ACI Convention is planned for February 2-6 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando.

ACI is proud to once again be a part of 15th ICIS World Surfactants Conference, set for May 7-8 in Jersey City, NJ. Added bonus: ACI members qualify for a 10% registration discount. Just reach out to our Membership Office for more details - [email protected] - and then get signed up today. https://lnkd.in/eb3x9pEj Take a look at why you'll want to be at this can't-miss conference.