American Cleaning Institute

Research Award Recognizes Interactions of Surfactants with Biomimetic Membranes

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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The article focuses on interactions of surfactants with biomimetic membranes, which are easy and inexpensive to make and can imitate biological membranes.

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  • The article focuses on interactions of surfactants with biomimetic membranes, which are easy and inexpensive to make and can imitate biological membranes.
  • Thus, biomimetic membranes can be used as electrochemical sensors to detect and measure surfactant concentration.
  • The paper, Interactions of Surfactants with Biomimetic Membranes.
  • Ionic Surfactants , was published in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, July 2021, Volume 24, Issue 4, pp 661-667.

American Cleaning Institute Urges Social Media Platforms to Take a Stand Against Unsafe Home Organization Visuals

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging popular social media platforms to help combat the spread of unsafe cleaning product storage trends that can put families at risk.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging popular social media platforms to help combat the spread of unsafe cleaning product storage trends that can put families at risk.
  • ACI's initial appeal is to Pinterest due to the large number of potentially hazardous laundry room home organization visuals that are on the platform.
  • Social media platforms, like Pinterest and Instagram, made home organization accessible and provided examples of how to make it aesthetically pleasing in addition to functional.
  • These findings emerged from an Ipsos poll conducted February 16 17, 2022, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute.

ASL host Industry Leaders to Highlight Healthier Indoor Air at Gala Event attended by President Biden

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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DUBLIN, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The ASL executive team, Dr. John McKeon (CEO), Dr. John Ryan (CSO) and Dave Morrissey (CIO) were joined by their partners, clients and friends from the American Cleaning Institute, ISSA/ The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Vertilux, and Trane. Trane Technologies was represented by Rasha Hasaneen, who is executive director of the Center For Healthy and Efficient Spaces (CHES) where Dr John McKeon is a member of the board. Holly O'Driscoll - Founder & CEO at Ampersand Innovation and former Global Design Thinking Leader at P&G also attended.

Key Points: 
  • The annual Ireland Funds National Gala, offered Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL) a great opportunity to convene a "summit" of industry leaders to build on their shared mission of Healthier Indoor Environments.
  • Holly O'Driscoll - Founder & CEO at Ampersand Innovation and former Global Design Thinking Leader at P&G also attended.
  • ASL was delighted to convene this gathering of industry leaders to have an open dialogue about healthy indoor spaces and improving lives.
  • For press materials, interview quotes, and high-resolution photography for ASL and more information about the ASL Institute, please contact Allergy Standards.

Three Out of Four Americans Spring Clean Yearly, Increasing Focus on Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Home

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The survey, conducted by Ipsos, found that 78% of Americans spring clean at least once per year, up nearly 10% from just one year ago.

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  • The survey, conducted by Ipsos, found that 78% of Americans spring clean at least once per year, up nearly 10% from just one year ago.
  • The survey, conducted by Ipsos, found that 78% of Americans spring clean at least once per year, up nearly 10% from just one year ago.
  • Among those who spring clean, survey findings show Americans focus their targeted hygiene practices on the kitchen (64%), bedrooms (61%) and bathrooms (59%).
  • When choosing their cleaning products, Americans who spring clean rank effectiveness (44%) as the most important, followed by multi-purpose (18%) and cost (12%).

Stepan Company Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on April 25, 2022.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today announced that F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on April 25, 2022.
  • "I am extremely pleased that Scott will be the next CEO of Stepan Company," said Mr. Stepan.
  • Stepan added, "It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the third founding family CEO of Stepan Company.
  • "I am honored and excited by the opportunity to serve as CEO of Stepan Company," said Mr. Behrens.

Cleaning Product Industry Overall Economic Impact: Nearly $200 Billion, 700,000 Jobs, Says New ACI Report

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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The report, reflecting economic data from 2019, provides detailed snapshots of the essential nature of the cleaning product supply chain in the year prior to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.

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  • The report, reflecting economic data from 2019, provides detailed snapshots of the essential nature of the cleaning product supply chain in the year prior to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.
  • For the first time, the ACI report demonstrates the economic footprint of the cleaning products industry in all 50 states.
  • Cleaning Products Industry released at the 2022 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention was prepared by The Manufacturing Institutes Center for Manufacturing Research in partnership with Inforum.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

Yes, Your Holiday Guests DO Judge How Clean Your House Is

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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That extra bit of tidying up before you welcome holiday guests will be worth it.

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  • That extra bit of tidying up before you welcome holiday guests will be worth it.
  • Nearly half of the respondents to the survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI typically spend between three or more hours cleaning before holiday guests arrive.
  • Thats not surprising, given that 48% of those hosting holiday events are either very or somewhat concerned about their guests opinions of the cleanliness of their home.
  • ACI offers a wide variety of cleaning and hygiene resources for the holiday season, including:
    This holiday season, show caring through cleaning.

The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Partnered with Cleaning Products US 2021, the Largest Annual Event Nationwide for the Cleaning Products Industry

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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An overview of the Certification Program's Cleaning Products Standard by Emer Duffy, Ph.D ., Science Lead; click here to watch .

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  • An overview of the Certification Program's Cleaning Products Standard by Emer Duffy, Ph.D ., Science Lead; click here to watch .
  • Due to the global pandemic, the Cleaning Products US 2021 Conference was a particularly essential industry event.
  • The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited.
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    Sarajane Sparks, asthma & allergy friendly Certification Company, +1-603-494-2755, [email protected]

It’s On! Registration Opens for 2022 ACI Convention

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Two words describe the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention: Its on!

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  • Two words describe the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention: Its on!
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211006005839/en/
    The 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Convention will be held in-person January 31-February 5, 2022 at Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Registration for the global cleaning product supply chains top business-to-business event is now open on the ACI website .
  • The ACI Convention provides an exclusive forum for business-to-business meetings among cleaning product manufacturers, chemical producers, chemical distributors and packaging suppliers.

Flavors and Fragrances US and Cleaning Products US to Feature Colgate-Palmolive, Seventh Generation, McCormick, Solvay, IFF, US EPA, Croda, ACI, Euromonitor, P&G, Walgreens, and Many More.

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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Smithers Flavors and Fragrances US and Cleaning Products US conferences are coming to Washington, D.C. and online.

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  • Smithers Flavors and Fragrances US and Cleaning Products US conferences are coming to Washington, D.C. and online.
  • Flavors and Fragrances features over 20 speakers, including RIFM, Boston Beer Co., Impact Boulder, Dr. Squatch, Orchidia Fragrances, Flavorchem, Weller, Kalsec, Solvay, and more.
  • Cleaning Products features over 25 speakers, including P&G, Walgreens, Reckitt, BASF, Croda, Euromonitor International, Nouryon, Monosol, and More.
  • A Cleaning Products panel featuring GOJO, Blueland, IFF, and Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute will discuss Safe, Circular & Responsible Cleaning: Using the Cradle to Cradle Certified Framework to Create & Communicate Sustainable Products.