Groups representing laundry product and fragrance manufacturers sharply rebutted seriously flawed statements regarding fragrances in laundry products based on a study that fails to meet the basic principles of scientific investigation.
Two Minnesota seventh-graders who created an elementary school lesson plan on good hand hygiene practices received a national award and $5,000 for their school to support local hygiene education efforts.
Whether it’s Earth Day or laundry day, consumers can take simple steps to save energy and conserve water while getting their clothes cleaner than ever, according to the American Cleaning Institute®. ACI offers earth-friendly information for consumers as they prepare to do the laundry.
The first-ever sustainability report for the U.S. cleaning products industry – released by the American Cleaning Institute® - showcases aggregated environmental metrics data from producers and suppliers of cleaning products and snapshots of the industry’s social and environmental sustainability programs and activities.
Custodians from five schools across America are being honored with the third annual C.L.E.A.N. Awards, which recognize the contributions that they make to public health in their schools, communities, and their profession.
When it comes to the safety of make-your-own cleaning products, you’re on your own. National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26, 2011) serves as an important reminder that keeping the home safe for children and pets is a year-round responsibility, according to the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI).
According to new research from the American Cleaning Institute®, 82 percent of Generation Y men and women (our nation’s 18-29 year olds) will engage in spring cleaning this year – that’s approximately 15 percent more than the national average of about two-thirds.
The American Cleaning Institute is offering a free webinar January 13, 2011 to outline a new web-based tool to help forecast chemical concentrations in U.S. waterways.
Research claiming that young people are “overexposed” to antibacterial soap doesn’t reflect real-world usage of a proven, beneficial product used safely and effectively on a daily basis, according to the American Cleaning Institute.
The American Cleaning Institute is offering free informational materials on hand hygiene for parents, educators and health professionals during International Clean Hands Week (September 19-25, 2010) at www.cleaninginstitute.org.
Mom’s advice about cleaning your hands may finally be starting to get through. In the latest observational study sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology and the American Cleaning Institute, 85% of adults washed their hands in public restrooms, compared with 77% in 2007. The 85% total was actually the highest observed since these studies began in 1996.
The American Cleaning Institute℠ (ACI) is the new name of the former Soap and Detergent Association (SDA). The Institute introduced a video on its new website, www.CleaningInstitute.org, to visually showcase what ACI and its members are committed to: Better Living.
A team of researchers from Cornell University and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) received The Soap and Detergent Association Best Paper Award for the most outstanding research article published in 2009 in the Journal of Surfactants & Detergents. The award was presented during the Annual Meeting & Expo of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS).
School custodians are devising some creative ways to help keep our schools clean and safe. The 2010 C.L.E.A.N.® Awards program is recognizing five dedicated professionals from across the country who are "cleaning for health - not just appearance."
Eighty-eight percent of Americans say the cleaning products they buy are safe when used as directed, according a survey commissioned by The Soap and Detergent Association, which provides safety reminders for National Poison Prevention Week (March 14-20).
Goodbye, SDA. Hello, ACI. The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) announced that it will become the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in June 2010, coinciding with a major redesign and launch of its website, www.cleaning101.com.
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) unveils Ingredient Central, an online gateway to where consumers can find specific cleaning product companies' ingredient information. The page is available at www.cleaning101.com/IngredientCentral.
Three New Jersey students hit the science lab for a project to help spread messages on the importance of hand hygiene. Their work has been honored by the Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It’s a SNAP Program, a joint initiative of The Soap and Detergent Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA – www.cleaning101.com) is hosting a webinar at no cost on September 24, 2009 to help community leaders prepare for cold and flu season.
The "characteristic curvature" is not a new fashion trend or some fantastic new superhero. But in the world of soap and detergent research, it can help tell you how much a surfactant hates or loves water. Three University of Toronto scientists behind this research were honored with the 2008 Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Distinguished Paper Award, which recognizes the most outstanding article published in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
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