Articles from American Cleaning Institute

As Americans brace for yet another cold and flu season, a new survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reveals 79% of U.S. households miss key opportunities to reduce the spread of illness through proactive cleaning, leaving them at risk.

Registration is open for the 2026 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, Feb. 2-6, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced that Jennifer Abril, currently President and CEO of SOCMA - The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates® - will become ACI’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11.

April 15 is not just Tax Day, but it’s also National Laundry Day. It is the perfect opportunity to reflect on our laundry habits, especially since 80% of Americans prefer cleaning to doing their taxes, according to the American Cleaning Institute.

Nearly all Americans (97%) think cleaning and hygiene are important for public health and the health of our communities and 74% have changed their cleaning habits to improve health, according to survey data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

Cleaning in spring will be in full swing as 80 percent of Americans plan to engage in the annual deep clean routine in 2025, according to a new survey released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

A new sustainability report from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) highlights the essential role the U.S. cleaning products industry plays in fostering and shaping a more sustainable world. Most notably, the report showcases ACI’s Sustainable Feedstocks Pledge, which promotes sustainable raw material use.

Nearly 7 out of 10 college seniors (68%) said they felt no more prepared to clean as seniors as they did when they were freshmen, according to a new survey from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). These findings show that seniors still have to pass cleaning 101 before transitioning to the next phase of life.

Spring cleaning is a top priority for more Americans than ever, according to new consumer data released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is addressing misinformation in a corporate marketing and advocacy campaign against laundry and dishwashing detergent pods containing polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA/PVOH), the subject of an effort in New York City to ban the products.

The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a proposed bill in New York City that would restrict the use of polyvinyl alcohol, (also known as PVA or PVOH), a water-soluble polymer used to make sustainable laundry and automatic dishwasher detergent packets.

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, announces the launch of “Clean Means Business: A Guide for Healthy Workspaces,” a free toolkit providing updated cleaning guidance and resources for small businesses.

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is kicking off its Class of Clean: Parents Weekend, urging all parents to start the conversation with their kids on the importance of cleaning before they head off to college.

Unsafe storage of liquid laundry packets was portrayed nearly 800,000 times over a four-year period on popular social media platforms, according to new research released by the American Cleaning Institute.

Nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to spring clean at least once a year. And 45 percent of them plan to clean and organize more this year.

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association representing the cleaning products industry, issued a statement to clear up any confusion about the impact of a New York State law affecting detergent products that consumers use safely and effectively every day.

The cleaning product supply chain “will remain essential and resilient even in the storm of a roller coaster economy,” according to the President and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute.

The combined upstream and downstream economic impact connected to cleaning product manufacturing in the United States helped support nearly $200 billion in annual output and almost 700,000 jobs, according to a new report released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

That extra bit of tidying up before you welcome holiday guests will be worth it. A new survey released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that 74% of Americans judge the hosts of holiday gatherings on the cleanliness and tidiness of their homes – at least a little bit.

That extra bit of tidying up before you welcome holiday guests will be worth it. A new survey released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that 74% of Americans judge the hosts of holiday gatherings on the cleanliness and tidiness of their homes – at least a little bit.

Two words describe the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention: “It’s on!”