{ We’re excited to partner with ACI to promote the importance of laundry packets safety. }
My wheels have been turning lately.
Because if there’s one thing we really miss about our last home, it’s the gloriously wonderful laundry space that we had. Right now, I’m doing a marathon of sorts, squeezing in between awkward stairs, trying to keep clothes clean for our family. And really, we just miss this space.
The things ya take for granted.
We’re weeks away from beginning our garage rehab {FINALLY- codes held us up for over a year!} and turning it into the rest of our home. This will include a multifunctional space for the kiddos, along with a high-functioning laundry space for all of us.
Our children {currently ages 11, 9, and almost 8 this past week?!} are old enough to help with all things folding and putting away, and that’s kind of a game changer in our household.
But when they were younger, there were things I took for granted in our routine and every day lives. It can be oh so easy to fall into habit, and accidents can happen in a second, changing your life forever.
If there’s something we’re truly passionate about, above all else, it’s our children’s well-being. Their health and safety are the most important thing to us, bottom line. Everything else comes in at a distant second. So while we love design and pretty things, we’re absolutely thrilled to team up with ACI {the American Cleaning Institute} and help spread the word once again about something much more important.
Because this should absolutely be shared with everyone that you know.
So, what’s the deal?
Laundry packets were first introduced into the North American market in 2012. They’ve become increasingly popular nationwide. However, these highly-concentrated packets can cause serious harm to anyone if accidentally ingested or if they come into contact with the eyes. So, ACI, the American Cleaning Institute is working closely with manufacturers and families to inform everyone on the proper usage, storage and handling when it comes to these products.
Who is ACI?
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry™ and represents the $30 billion U.S. cleaning products market. ACI members include the 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 oleo chemical producers. ACI (www.cleaninginstitute.org) and its members are dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of consumers through sustainable cleaning products and practices. For more information visit cleaninginstitute.org.
What are they doing?
ACI conducted a survey in 2017. While we’ve all made great progress with spreading the word, this year’s study provides insights in the storage habits of parents with small children. While highlighting good behaviors to prevent accidental exposures, it also points to a need for further education in households with families. ACI has made great headway in working with everyone to inform them of the hazards sitting in plain view, right int heir laundry rooms.
However, the survey revealed that there is still some work to be done.
So what can we do?
• Secure your own home and take extra precautions, as shown above.
• Help spread the word. To your friends and neighbors and grandparents and social media pals and everyone in between. The more that we equip people with knowledge, the better. Help protect them from hidden dangers in the home, and potentially save a life.
• To help with that, right now, you can visit their site, and request a free laundry cling for your laundry room. Because sometimes it’s the little reminders that can help in the chaos of every day routine.
So head on over and check it out. Spread the word. Help everyone you know become more aware.
To learn more about PACKETS UP! and ACI’s initiatives, or to request a free laundry room cling, please visit www.packetsup.com.
kddomingue says
I recently read a report concerning laundry packets and people suffering from dementia. Apparently, adults as well as small children are ingesting these packets thinking that they are a sweet or treat of some sort. Some are simply attracted to the bright, pretty colors. Whatever the attraction is, they are putting these packets in their mouths and chewing/eating them. Some are ingesting multiple packets in a few minutes. Hospitals are reporting serious injury, illness and even some deaths from the ingestion of these packets. Small children, people with dementia/diminished mental capacity and people suffering from certain types of mental illness should all be considered open to harm from laundry packets. I personally think that the manufacturers of these products should make the effort to create these packets in an unappealing color, such as grey, to reduce the odds that they’ll look like a candy or a sweet treat. That would likely up the odds that noone will eat them rather than just warning people to keep them out of sight. I’ve known too many toddlers in my lifetime who would have found getting to an upper cabinet and undoing the child safety latch to get at a “treat” to be no problem at all.
ashley @ the handmade home says
I hadn’t thought of adults with dementia – very excellent points, Domingue.