Monthly Archives: November 2022

IICRC Announces 2023 Board of Directors

By |2024-03-11T15:47:44-05:00November 15, 2022|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced the election of four members to its 2022–2023 Board of Directors. IICRC’s new board members include Casey Clark, Darren Hudema, Craig Jasper, and Lonnie McDonald. Additionally, Kevin Pearson will remain on the board as immediate past president. IICRC’s board officers will be elected at a ...

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UNX-Christeyns Names New Territory Manager

By |2024-03-11T15:47:44-05:00November 15, 2022|

UNX-Christeyns has appointed James Basler territory manager. Prior to joining UNX-Christeyns, Basler spent years serving others doing social work before entering the cleaning industry. In his new role, Basler will assist UNX-Christeyns customers in the southern New England area. About UNX-Christeyns Based in North Carolina, the recent partnership of UNX and Christeyns brings together more ...

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ISSA and Staples Form National Distribution Partnership Program

By |2024-03-11T15:47:43-05:00November 15, 2022|

ISSA has formed a new distribution partner program with Staples®. Together, ISSA and Staples will elevate the cleaning industry by hosting training and certification programs at Staples training facilities across the U.S. “When we think about education in our industry, it always points back to people, the heart of the industry,” said ISSA Director of ...

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ISSA Issues Update on New York 1,4-Dioxane Law

By |2024-03-11T15:47:44-05:00November 15, 2022|

ISSA wanted to remind our members know that effective December 31, 2022, personal care, household, and commercial cleaning products containing 1,4-dioxane in concentrations greater than two-parts per million (ppm) cannot be sold or offered for sale in New York State. In addition, cosmetic products containing 1,4-dioxane in concentrations greater than ten ppm cannot be sold ...

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November/December Cleanfax Digital Edition Now Available

By |2024-03-11T15:47:43-05:00November 14, 2022|

The Cleanfax November/December digital issue is now available online. The latest edition features the annual Carpet Cleaning Benchmarking Survey Report with all the data and statistics you need. Plus, learn how to handle issues such as a customer service crisis, get details on carpet cleaning frequencies, see why now is the time to “rethink clean,” and much ...

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Pilot Chemical Names New Sales Manager

By |2024-03-11T15:47:42-05:00November 14, 2022|

Pilot Chemical Co. has appointed Amy Stein North American sales manager. Stein has more than 24 years of experience in surfactants and specialty chemicals sales. She joins Pilot Chemical from Kensing, where she served as director of strategic sourcing. In her new position, Stein will develop and oversee Pilot Chemical’s sales and marketing activities throughout ...

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UMF Seeks Top Hygiene Specialist

By |2024-03-11T15:47:42-05:00November 14, 2022|

UMF Corp. is now accepting nominations for its Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Now in its 14th year, UMF’s annual award highlights the contributions of environmental services (EVS) departments in reducing preventable health care-associated infections (pHAIs). EVS managers are encouraged to nominate deserving staff members. The award recipient will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two, ...

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Hill & Markes to Present PFAS Webinar

By |2024-03-11T15:47:41-05:00November 14, 2022|

Hill & Markes Inc. will present a complimentary webinar November 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET on the upcoming polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ban in food service products in New York. As of December 31, 2022, the state is set to ban the use of PFAS in all products related to food service. In this free hour-long webinar, ...

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The Inside Story of an ISSA Innovation Award Judge

By |2024-01-05T22:23:02-06:00November 14, 2022|

For years the ISSA Show Innovation Awards Program has been celebrating companies in the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning community that are addressing challenges with new products and services. The annual awards program honors trailblazing companies for developing innovative products or services that address key challenges industry professionals are trying to solve in their daily ...

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Comparison of an Antimicrobial Air Treatment Technology with Enhanced Ventilation and Filtration Strategies

By , , , |2024-01-05T22:23:01-06:00November 14, 2022|

Grignard Pure® is an antimicrobial air treatment product that is released into the air as a vapor, where it contacts and inactivates (“kills”) airborne pathogens. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed Grignard Pure for safety and efficacy and approved its use on an emergency basis to reduce airborne levels of the virus that ...

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