Monthly Archives: April 2019

The Science of Clean

By |2024-01-05T22:19:38-06:00April 29, 2019|

Each year, we make new discoveries that help advance the cleaning industry. As innovations come to market, our options for cleaning and maintenance grow, and the choices sometimes seem endless. Although the “science of clean” provides many answers, it will only improve the quality of the end result if we keep in mind certain basic ...

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Unleashing the Power of Cleaning

By |2024-01-05T22:19:37-06:00April 25, 2019|

What is the power of cleaning? No, I am not referring to how strong cleaning products are, or the ability of a crew to clean a stadium after an exciting football game. I’m talking about the influencing power the cleaning industry, when organized, can have on some of the most important policy and regulatory issues facing ...

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First Things First

By |2024-01-05T22:19:38-06:00April 23, 2019|

Last month’s Clean Buildings Expo (CBE) represented a number of first-time events – first collaborated trade show between ISSA and Trade Press Media Group, first time ISSA colocated a show with the National Facilities Management & Technology Conference and Expo (NFMT), and, on a more personal level, it was my first show in my new role ...

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Developing a System for Dispensing Success

By |2024-01-05T22:16:48-06:00April 22, 2019|

Hydro Systems Company may have taken home its first Innovation of the Year Award last year at ISSA Show North America in Dallas, but the company has been pushing the envelope for quite some time. Headquartered in Cincinnati, this manufacturer of dosing and dispensing equipment maintains a presence across the world, with operations in Europe, ...

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Benelux Update: Three Facility Trends

By |2024-01-05T22:19:40-06:00April 22, 2019|

Read in Dutch There are currently three major trends to pay attention to in the Benelux cleaning industry. The first trend concerns creativity in the job market. As all stakeholders are now aware, it is imperative to improve the image of the cleaning industry. This will create a mutual bond between employer and employee and ...

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UK & Ireland Update: Waste Recycling

By |2024-01-05T22:19:40-06:00April 21, 2019|

In the UK, we put 57 million tonnes of rubbish in the ground every year. In 2010, analysts were predicting we would run out of landfill space by 2018 and frankly, it’s happening. During this year, traditional waste disposal is likely to become more expensive and unpopular, leading to companies wanting to find more careful ...

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Beyond Handwashing

By |2024-01-05T22:16:48-06:00April 19, 2019|

Sanitizing simply reduces the presence and growth of disease-causing microbes, rather than killing them. It is better than cleaning alone, especially in food preparation and consumption areas, but only reduces bacteria and does nothing to destroy viruses and fungi. To kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi, disinfection must be done on a regular basis. With proper ...

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German Update: Megatrend Digitization 4.0

By |2019-04-17T04:18:36-05:00April 17, 2019|

Megatrend Digitalisierung 4.0 - Wie gehen Sie damit um? Read in English Die Digitalisierung hält nun auch in der Reinigungsbranche Einzug. Es ist zurzeit das Top-Thema bei allen Vorträgen und Fachveranstaltungen im Umfeld der Gebäudedienstleistung. Der Markt wird u.a. durch autonome Reinigungsroboter, neue Sensortechnik mit Übermittlung von Reinigungsaktionen auf digitalen Medien, Internet-basierte Plattformen zum Prozessmanagement ...

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German Update: Megatrend Digitization 4.0

By |2024-01-05T22:16:58-06:00April 17, 2019|

Megatrend Digitalisierung 4.0 - Wie gehen Sie damit um? Read in English Die Digitalisierung hält nun auch in der Reinigungsbranche Einzug. Es ist zurzeit das Top-Thema bei allen Vorträgen und Fachveranstaltungen im Umfeld der Gebäudedienstleistung. Der Markt wird u.a. durch autonome Reinigungsroboter, neue Sensortechnik mit Übermittlung von Reinigungsaktionen auf digitalen Medien, Internet-basierte Plattformen zum Prozessmanagement ...

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Italian Update: The Ecolabel Certification

By |2024-01-05T22:19:36-06:00April 17, 2019|

Read in Italian Ecolabel, the eco-labelling for products and services with low environmental impact is celebrating 25 years of existence. Established in 1992 by Regulation n. 880/92, the Ecolabel is now used in all countries of the European Union and in those belonging to the European Economic Area - Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein. Its assessment process ...

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