Do you have a little one destined to be a scientist or who just loves learning how things work? Log on to www.explorationclean.org, a narrated site designed to teach kids all about the science of cleaning. You can check out the section on enzymes, ingredients that play a powerful role...
How Cleaning Works
Did you know that cleaning takes three kinds of energy? Check out ExplorationClean.org to find out how cleaning works, including how the different types of energy work together to get your favorite things clean.
Be Cool, Wash in Cold
Did you know that about 90 percent of the energy your washing machine uses goes toward heating the water and that many clothing labels recommend washing in cool or cold water? ACI wants you to know that washing in cold water saves energy and your clothes because proper temperatures can...
Nothing to Sneeze At
Catching a cold or getting the flu is nothing to sneeze at. Besides missed school and work days (or weeks), being sick can throw a whole household off kilter, with doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy. Cold and flu viruses are caught through the membranes in our noses, mouth,...
Tidy Tailgating
Fall and football are the perfect recipe for tailgate parties. And, tailgate parties and guests are the perfect recipe for sticky spills and stains. Two-four-six-eight who-do-we-appreciate? The person who remembered to bring these items along! Spot and stain remover stick or wipes for the inevitable drips Hand sanitizer Surface wipes...
How and Why Does Soap Bubble?!
Ever wonder why soap bubbles and foams? So have a lot of other people! Here are links to a variety of sources for explanations – from MIT to an eighth grader! There are even some tips on making your own bubbles. Enjoy! http://web.mit.edu/nnf/education/wettability/bubbles.html https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-make-super-bubbles-science-project/ https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/cleansing/products/soap-foam.htm Share the fun! Get the...
Packing List for Clean and Healthy Travel
The year’s busiest and most fun travel season is finally here! So that you can catch some rays instead of a cold, take a few small safeguards to stay clean and healthy on the road. Here are some recommended additions to your packing list: Cleaning wipes or spray disinfectant –...
History of Soap Trivia Question
Which civilization is credited with first making soap in clay pots around 2800 B.C? Drop your answer in the comments here or on our Facebook page for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card from the American Cleaning Institute.
A Lesson in VOCs from…Bacon?!
VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature. They include both human-made and naturally occurring chemical compounds. Here’s a lesson in VOCs compliments of a family favorite – bacon! One of our favorite smells is, of course, is fabulous breakfast...
