American Cleaning Institute

10/16/2026

Creating a more sustainable future requires thinking beyond a product's use. From ingredient innovation to packaging design and recycling education, the cleaning products industry is continually exploring opportunities to support a more circular economy.

https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/industry-priorities/sustainability/sustainability-goals/goal-value-nature

10/15/2026

Happy Global Handwashing Day! Handwashing is one of the best things you can do to help keep you and your family healthy. Families can reinforce hand hygiene with a few after-school and after-work healthy habits. Get more tips at HealthySchoolsHealthyPeople.org.

10/14/2026

“The most effective way to clean the air is to clean the floor."

Great advice in Martha Stewart Magazine.

Follow these expert-approved tips on how to clean the air in your home. From washing often-forgotten items to letting a breeze flow through your rooms, your space will smell and feel fresher in no time.

10/13/2026

A beautiful home should also be a safe one. Thanks to The Everymom for sharing an important reminder: laundry products belong in their original containers and stored up high, out of sight and reach of children. https://theeverymom.com/laundry-detergent-safety-aci/

10/12/2026

A growing industry with a strong future. U.S. consumer retail sales of cleaning products reached $43.8 billion in 2025, and the market is projected to grow 3.7% annually through 2030. Continued innovation is helping drive long-term growth. https://cleaninginstitute.org/economicimpact

10/09/2026

Many laundry detergents today are designed to deliver excellent results in cold water, helping consumers save energy while caring for their clothes. It's one example of how innovation is helping advance both performance and sustainability. When was the last time you washed in cold?

10/08/2026

, we recently had an anniversary event to celebrate our 100th anniversary and announce the winners of our inaugural Champions of Clean awards.

For 100 years, ACI has been proud to represent an industry that makes healthy homes, schools, workplaces, and communities possible. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/anniversary

10/07/2026

that cleaning and disinfecting are separate jobs? Before cold and flu season starts, make sure you know when and how to do each with our Levels of Clean guide. https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/understanding-products/disinfectants/what-difference-between-cleaning-disinfecting-and-sanitizing

10/06/2026

, mom and home organizer Alisa Ruvalcaba knows an aesthetic home should never compromise safety. For , she shared an important reminder: when organizing, store laundry products up and out of reach and in their original packaging to help keep little ones safe from accidental exposures. Watch her video to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdRnSCgkTz3/

10/05/2026

U.S. cleaning products is an $88.5 billion industry directly employing nearly 65,000 workers, with an even greater impact on the U.S. economy, making it an important contributor to American manufacturing and economic growth. https://cleaninginstitute.org/economicimpact