Articles – Government Facility Cleaning

BUILDING TRUST: How cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being

By |2024-08-19T11:13:56-05:00August 19, 2024|

The landscape of occupant health in commercial buildings is rapidly evolving. From basic safety standards to prioritizing health, productivity, and comfort, the focus has shifted significantly. Health statistics According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American adults spend more of their waking hours between Monday and Friday at the workplace than anywhere else—including home, ...

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Q&A with Keith Schneringer

By |2024-08-19T10:48:20-05:00August 19, 2024|

Editor’s Note: Keith Schneringer is the Senior Director of Marketing – JanSan + Sustainability at BradyPLUS. ISSA recently interviewed him about his recent industry honor, his mission, his thoughts on advocacy initiatives and other important topics, and his vision for the future. ISSA: You recently received an award that is close to your heart. Can ...

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Brands vs. Private Labels

By |2024-08-19T10:38:54-05:00August 19, 2024|

In recent years, there has been a steep increase in exclusive or private brands in the cleaning industry, a trend that mimics other industries. Consumer demand and strategic business reasons influence the trend, highlighting distinct roles and benefits for brands versus private labels. Understanding these differences is paramount for companies eyeing increased market size and ...

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Data-Driven Cleaning: Putting the numbers and Statistics into practice

By |2024-08-15T20:08:28-05:00August 15, 2024|

It’s a very exciting time to be in the cleaning industry. More companies are embracing data-driven practices not just as a trend but as a necessity to enhance their service quality and operational efficiency. Protecting the indoor environment and human health is critical to our effectiveness. The cleaning industry no longer simply sells labor or ...

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Clearing the Air: Identifying the elephant in the room

By |2024-08-14T13:32:33-05:00August 14, 2024|

Are we looking at indoor air quality (IAQ) incorrectly—seeing only parts of the picture based on our roles as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians, janitorial contractors, building managers, engineers, tenants, or occupants? How we view IAQ matters. If we look at its challenges separately, we miss improvements and undersize change. It calls to ...

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Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning

By |2024-08-13T14:24:11-05:00August 13, 2024|

It’s essential to understand the details, implications, and strategies when machines, software, computers, and/or microchips use information purposefully to manage, affect, and perform cleaning tasks and related operations. Information, purpose, and control When we supply the information and purpose to machines, integrated circuits, and/or software, we largely control the decisions and outcomes. Examples include current ...

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How Inconsistent IFUs can Lead to Regulatory Fines and Patient Safety Risks

By |2024-08-06T09:45:50-05:00August 6, 2024|

The responsibility to efficiently and effectively clean and disinfect healthcare facilities to support patient safety and reduce healthcare-acquired infections is a top priority. It falls on the shoulders of many healthcare facility professionals. These professionals are required by regulatory agencies to follow IFUs and care and maintenance guidelines created by manufacturers. If they don’t, fines ...

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Forging Cancer Connections Through Cleaning

By |2024-08-01T13:31:06-05:00August 1, 2024|

From house cleaning to heartfelt connections: one volunteer’s journey Kathleen Albertson, a Philadelphia native, has woven compassion into the fabric of her community. Surviving domestic abuse fueled her commitment to women’s issues, inspiring her unwavering pledge to support those in need. “As I got better, I swore I would never not help someone in need,” ...

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Turning Waste into Opportunity

By |2024-07-16T20:43:51-05:00July 15, 2024|

Recently, I was catching up with a client in one of my higher education accounts. They were cleaning out dorm furniture and discarding hundreds of desks, dressers, cabinets, and mattresses. I asked why they weren’t donating the items, and the response was they didn’t know how. I’ve always hated waste. Depression-era grandparents raised me. My ...

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The Impact of PFAS Regulations on the Cleaning Industry

By |2024-07-12T18:21:31-05:00July 12, 2024|

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industries around the globe, including the cleaning industry. However, due to their potential environmental and health risks, many U.S. states have implemented or are considering implementing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS. States Taking Action ...

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