American Cleaning Institute

ACI Survey Shows Americans Are Still Wild About Wipes

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005709/en/
    Cleaning and disinfection practices experienced during the coronavirus pandemic will likely remain for many Americans, 50 percent of whom say they will continue to frequently disinfect high touch surfaces, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
  • Proper use of cleaning and disinfecting wipes is a part of that process.
  • ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

ACI Unveils Video Showcasing Safety Innovations of Liquid Laundry Packets

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new animated video released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) helps consumers understand the packaging and safety innovations behind a product that helped revolutionize the common laundry routine: liquid laundry packets.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new animated video released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) helps consumers understand the packaging and safety innovations behind a product that helped revolutionize the common laundry routine: liquid laundry packets.
  • Proving its continued consumer appeal, a recent ACI survey shows nearly 40% of Americans report using laundry packets some or all of the time.
  • ACI's new video aims to highlight the consumer benefits that laundry packets have brought to the marketplace.
  • The safety narrative continues with a call to action for parents and caregivers to do their part and practice safe handling and storage of liquid laundry packets.

ACI Survey: 85% of Americans to Keep Up Cleaning Practices After COVID

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning practices are still front-and-center for a strong majority of Americans, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

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  • A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning practices are still front-and-center for a strong majority of Americans, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210316005971/en/
    A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning practices are still front-and-center for a strong majority of Americans, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
  • Proper cleaning and disinfecting practices are proven to help protect against the spread of germs and viruses, according to ACI.
  • Results from ACIs national survey shed light on how and why Americans plan to continue their cleaning and disinfecting behaviors.

Has COVID Changed Spring Cleaning? New ACI Survey Tracks Consumer Habits on Annual Cleaning Ritual

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210309005793/en/
    69% of Americans say they plan on spring cleaning this year and 55% say they're cleaning more than usual due to COVID-19, according to the American Cleaning Institute's latest National Cleaning Survey.
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    According to an online survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of ACI, 69% of Americans plan on spring cleaning this year, a decrease of eight percentage points from 2019 and 2020 ACI surveys.
  • Spring cleaning typically involves deep cleaning rooms throughout your home.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

ACI Will Be “Robustly Engaged” in Gaining Passage of Federal Ingredient Communication Policy

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The American Cleaning Institute needs to be in the drivers seat to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her annual State of the Association address.

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  • The American Cleaning Institute needs to be in the drivers seat to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her annual State of the Association address.
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    Speaking at the 2021 ACI Virtual Summit, Hockstad said ACI will be more robustly engaged than ever in the halls of Congress to advocate on our number one policy issue.
  • Thats why a federal ingredient communication policy is paramount.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

Survey: Consumers are Confident in Businesses and Retailers with Cleaning Protocols in Place

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201116005821/en/
    Findings from an American Cleaning Institute survey unveils strong consumer confidence in business cleanliness, with two-thirds of Americans (65%) saying businesses are cleaning enough.
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    The findings from the survey conducted for American Cleaning Institute (ACI) by Ipsos underscore shoppers confidence in not only the cleaning products and recommended protocols, but also their confidence in businesses to implement these protocols effectively within their workplace.
  • The survey analyzed consumer perceptions of cleaning measures following an unprecedented decline in sales for many small businesses and retailers due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

Survey: Consumer Confidence in Cleaning Products Remains High During Pandemic

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

This new consumer cleaning and hygiene research was presented as part of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeepings first-ever joint virtual summit, Discover Cleaning Inside & Out .

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  • This new consumer cleaning and hygiene research was presented as part of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeepings first-ever joint virtual summit, Discover Cleaning Inside & Out .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201014005857/en/
    Consumers continue to have high confidence in cleaning products during the pandemic, according to a survey released by American Cleaning Institute.
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    The survey, conducted in September 2020, was designed to tap consumer perceptions and actions around cleaning and disinfecting practices as it relates to the pandemic.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

New ACI Toolkit Provides Critical Cleaning, Hygiene Support for Schools

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

As school systems across the country assess reopening plans, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new toolkit of concise information on proper hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting protocols to help keep the school community healthy and safe.

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  • As school systems across the country assess reopening plans, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new toolkit of concise information on proper hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting protocols to help keep the school community healthy and safe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200917005824/en/
    Reminders to clean and disinfect "high-touch hot spots" in classrooms are included in ACI's new "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" toolkit.
  • ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

New ACI Video Captures Cleaning Product Industry’s Contributions During COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

A new video produced by the American Cleaning Institute profiles how its member companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain contributed in numerous ways to help battle against the spread of COVID-19.

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  • A new video produced by the American Cleaning Institute profiles how its member companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain contributed in numerous ways to help battle against the spread of COVID-19.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200708005260/en/
    A new video produced by the American Cleaning Institute profiles how its member companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain contributed in numerous ways to help battle against the spread of COVID-19.
  • Cleaning Products Industry and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain.
  • ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.