Monthly Archives: February 2025

The Tech Solution to Advance Green Cleaning

By |2025-02-13T10:50:16-06:00February 13, 2025|

Innovations to training, sensors, and packaging boost sustainability. The green cleaning movement is embracing innovative solutions that will minimize the environmental and health impacts of cleaning while enhancing its efficiency. These innovations will use various technical platforms and new materials to enhance training, cleaning, and product packaging. Training with AR Augmented reality (AR) technology overlays ...

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Diversified Maintenance Invests Over $3.7 Million in Comprehensive People Development & Recognition Initiatives

By |2025-02-13T10:40:47-06:00February 13, 2025|

Diversified Maintenance, a leading service provider of national facility maintenance and janitorial services made a significant investment of over $3.7 million in 2024 to enhance employee development, recognition, and growth. This substantial investment reflects the company’s dedication to supporting its workforce through team-focused programs designed to foster success across the organization. By implementing these meaningful ...

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Bona Official Sponsor to the Nordic Pavillion at the World Expo 2025

By |2025-02-12T14:40:51-06:00February 12, 2025|

Bona, a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining, and restoring premium floors, proudly announces its sponsorship of the Nordic Pavillion at the World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, Japan 2025. As part of its sponsorship Bona will provide 600 sq meters of wood floor, including the glue-down installation and maintenance products. Bona ...

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Notre Dame Mural Honors Custodial Staff, Showcasing Their Vital Contributions

By |2025-02-12T11:41:06-06:00February 12, 2025|

The University of Notre Dame recently unveiled a mural in Geddes Hall to honor the invaluable contributions of its custodial staff. This initiative, part of the university's "Walk the Walk Week," aims to recognize and celebrate the dedication of these essential workers. The mural features photographs of custodial team members, capturing their daily efforts in ...

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Advantages To Getting Cleaning Certifications

By |2025-02-11T09:46:51-06:00February 11, 2025|

Advantages To Getting Cleaning Certifications  In the competitive world of professional cleaning, certifications play a vital role in setting companies apart. Whether you operate in healthcare, education, or commercial cleaning, obtaining a certification demonstrates your commitment to quality, safety, and compliance. Cleaning certifications validate a company’s adherence to industry standards and reflect dedication to excellence. ...

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Redefining the Labor Market

By |2025-02-10T12:44:48-06:00February 10, 2025|

Is there a place for everyone? Darelyn Pazdel is the vice president of workforce inclusion at PRIDE Industries, an ISSA member organization. She is proud of her role and mission to create job opportunities for people with disabilities, helping individuals realize their true potential and lead more independent lives. Founded nearly six decades ago in ...

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Beyond Clean Defined

By |2025-02-10T12:41:02-06:00February 10, 2025|

ISSA Show North America 2024 showcased the industry’s impact and importance. ISSA Show North America 2024 gathered over 600 exhibiting brands to connect with building service contractors (BSCs), facility service professionals, distributors, and residential cleaning firms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, November 17-21, 2024. The industry event, hosted alongside the Building ...

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3M Announces New Board Appointments

By |2025-02-10T12:32:36-06:00February 10, 2025|

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today changes to its Board of Directors and Board leadership structure. William M. "Bill" Brown, 3M's Chief Executive Officer and Director, has been appointed by the Board to serve as its Chairman, effective March 1, 2025 in addition to his current responsibilities.  Michael F. Roman, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, has ...

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How important are clean restrooms to you? New global survey shares Post Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms

By |2025-02-10T12:30:07-06:00February 10, 2025|

The pandemic changed the world forever. While wearing masks and social distancing are now optional, one critical habit remains: proper handwashing, which includes thorough drying. People are washing their hands at an unprecedented rate, and that puts the restroom experience under more intense scrutiny than ever before. “Washing your hands has always been important, as ...

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Building on Success

By |2025-02-07T09:54:55-06:00February 7, 2025|

Let’s work together to engage young professionals. As I step into my role as president of ISSA, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that has led me here. For more than 30 years, I’ve worked in various facets of the cleaning industry, from manufacturing and distribution to cleaning contracting. I have seen firsthand ...

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