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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
ACI Elevates Health and Hygiene with the launch of Cleaning for Health Initiative
New Cleaning for Health Initiative, underscores the importance of safeguarding health & promoting wellbeing Survey shows Americans recognize the connection between cleaning and health Learn more about the new Levels of Clean Guide WASHINGTON, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute launched its new Cleaning for Health initiative, aimed at empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to put into practice smart, targeted cleaning strategies that not only maintain their health, but create healthier living environments. ACI's latest survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, revealed that 97% of Americans believe cleaning and hygiene are important for public health and the health of our communities. Additionally, three in four people (74%) have changed their cleaning habits to improve health - and the majority recognize the positive impact of cleaning on both physical (91%) and mental (84%) well-being. To kick off the launch of Cleaning for Health, ACI is introducing a new resource guide: "Levels of Clean." This free resource guide, backed by health and safety experts, provides helpful tips and information on the level of cleaning you should employ throughout your home based on factors such as the presence of viruses and sickness or a family member's susceptibility to illness or allergies. "At ACI, we know cleaning plays a critical role in everyday life, but how you approach it often shifts depending on life stage, seasonal routines, and personal health concerns," said Brian Sansoni, ACI Senior Vice President of Communications and Outreach. "Cleaning is more than just a chore; it's one of the most important actions individuals and families can take to prevent the spread of common viruses and illnesses. The Cleaning for Health initiative builds on our commitment to being a trusted source for practical, science-based guidance that helps individuals and families make informed choices about their cleaning routines." "In my practice, I see the consequences of preventable illness every day - missed school, missed work and germs being passed from one family member to another," said Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, urgent care physician and health advocate. "I try to emphasize to my patients that small, consistent habits - like handwashing, surface disinfecting, and maintaining a clean home can play a powerful role in keeping individuals and families healthier." To learn more about Levels of Clean and how to stay safe and healthy, visit the new Cleaning for Health webpage at As part of Cleaning for Health, and for the third consecutive year, ACI is partnering with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to ensure individuals and families are equipped with the most up-to-date guidance on protecting themselves from illness. This collaboration builds on a suite of resources developed jointly by ACI and AAFP offering practical, accessible information for families seeking to use everyday cleaning as a tool to support better health. Topics include: Disinfecting Your Home. A guide on when and how to disinfect household surfaces to help stop the spread of germs. Preparing for Parenthood: Cleaning Your Home. Tips for parents of infants on how to keep a safe, clean environment during the early stages of development to help prevent illness. About the Survey The ACI Spring Cleaning Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research ( among 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+, between February 10th and February 18th, 2025, using an email invitation and an online survey. The data has been weighted to ensure an accurate representation of nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample. About The American Cleaning Institute The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors. 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. 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Business Wire
21 hours ago
- Health
- Business Wire
ACI Elevates Health and Hygiene with the launch of Cleaning for Health Initiative
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute launched its new Cleaning for Health initiative, aimed at empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to put into practice smart, targeted cleaning strategies that not only maintain their health, but create healthier living environments. ACI is introducing a new resource guide: 'Levels of Clean.' This free resource guide, backed by health and safety experts, provides helpful tips and information on the level of cleaning you should employ throughout your home. Share ACI's latest survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, revealed that 97% of Americans believe cleaning and hygiene are important for public health and the health of our communities. Additionally, three in four people (74%) have changed their cleaning habits to improve health - and the majority recognize the positive impact of cleaning on both physical (91%) and mental (84%) well-being. To kick off the launch of Cleaning for Health, ACI is introducing a new resource guide: 'Levels of Clean.' This free resource guide, backed by health and safety experts, provides helpful tips and information on the level of cleaning you should employ throughout your home based on factors such as the presence of viruses and sickness or a family member's susceptibility to illness or allergies. 'At ACI, we know cleaning plays a critical role in everyday life, but how you approach it often shifts depending on life stage, seasonal routines, and personal health concerns,' said Brian Sansoni, ACI Senior Vice President of Communications and Outreach. 'Cleaning is more than just a chore; it's one of the most important actions individuals and families can take to prevent the spread of common viruses and illnesses. The Cleaning for Health initiative builds on our commitment to being a trusted source for practical, science-based guidance that helps individuals and families make informed choices about their cleaning routines.' "In my practice, I see the consequences of preventable illness every day - missed school, missed work and germs being passed from one family member to another,' said Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, urgent care physician and health advocate. 'I try to emphasize to my patients that small, consistent habits - like handwashing, surface disinfecting, and maintaining a clean home can play a powerful role in keeping individuals and families healthier." To learn more about Levels of Clean and how to stay safe and healthy, visit the new Cleaning for Health webpage at As part of Cleaning for Health, and for the third consecutive year, ACI is partnering with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to ensure individuals and families are equipped with the most up-to-date guidance on protecting themselves from illness. This collaboration builds on a suite of resources developed jointly by ACI and AAFP offering practical, accessible information for families seeking to use everyday cleaning as a tool to support better health. Topics include: Disinfecting Your Home. A guide on when and how to disinfect household surfaces to help stop the spread of germs. Preparing for Parenthood: Cleaning Your Home. Tips for parents of infants on how to keep a safe, clean environment during the early stages of development to help prevent illness. About the Survey The ACI Spring Cleaning Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research ( among 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+, between February 10th and February 18th, 2025, using an email invitation and an online survey. The data has been weighted to ensure an accurate representation of nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample. About The American Cleaning Institute The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors. 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.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Experts say viral ‘Cleantok' trend posing danger with household chemicals
Safety experts are issuing a warning about a popular social media trend that involves household chemicals found in many of our homes. From cleaning tips to home organization, #Cleantok might appear harmless. The plethora of cleaning videos on TikTok and other social media platforms are racking up billions of views. Millions of videos with the hashtag #CleanTok portray decluttering, organizational, and cleaning trends that might make your home look nice. However, some of the inspirational aesthetics are bringing potential serious health risks to families. 'What they're really doing, though, is putting style over safety,' said Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of the American Cleaning Institute. Sansoni said parents are unintentionally creating the danger by storing laundry pods in decorative containers. 'You should always keep laundry pods, all your cleaning products in their original containers, which are meant to be child resistant,' he said. He said that trendy presentation can make the laundry pods more appealing and accessible to kids. The American Cleaning Institute looked at social media trends over a four-year period and found more than 800,000 mentions or displays of laundry packets being placed in clear jars. 'This is something where the liquid in that package is under pressure. So as soon as they bite into it, it honestly just comes shooting out of the package,' said Michelle Preston, with the Massachusetts & Rhode Island Poison Center at Boston Children's Hospital. Preston said there are other dangerous examples of mixing household cleaning products that cause toxic vapors in your home. 'It's a lot of people who, unfortunately, just don't know the risk. They mix the products together,' she explained. 'They think it's going to be okay, and then there is an immediate chemical reaction.' That includes the #ToiletOverload trend that involves mixing powders and colorful liquids in the toilet bowl. Another risky fad is the #productoverload trend that involves dousing a combination of cleaning products in toilets, sinks and bathtubs before they get flushed, scrubbed or rinsed. 'Mixing things that may have bleach or another product that may have acid or ammonia that can actually make a toxic gas, a toxic vapor,' said Preston. The unintended consequence of mixing chemicals proved deadly at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Burlington back in 2019. A restaurant employee cleaned the kitchen floor with the acidic cleaning agent 'Scale Kleen' and didn't know the chlorine and bleach-based cleaner 'Super 8″ had spilled on the floor earlier. The accidental mixing created toxic fumes that led to the death of manager Ryan Baldera and sent 13 others to the hospital. The National Capital Poison Center warns: -Mixing bleach with an acidic cleaner releases a chlorine gas, which was used as a chemical warfare agent in World War I -Mixing bleach and ammonia makes chloramine gas, which causes coughing 'I think there's an air of safety to these things because they're sold at the store,' added Preston. 'It really knocks you back. It's just that strong.' An excessive amount of mixed chemicals can also clog or even damage pipes that they pass through. According to the American Cleaning Institute, accidental exposures to household cleaning products is the second leading cause of calls to poison control centers across the country. 41% of those calls are placed for children under 5 years old. If you have small children at home, it's a good idea to add the number for poison control to your contacts: 1-800-222-1222. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
