Jansan manufacturers have been producing environmentally preferable (green) cleaning products for more than twenty-five years. Some of these products have found great success, while others have struggled to gain traction. This pattern has persisted for several years, notes Steve Ashkin, the leading advocate for green cleaning and sustainability in the jansan sector. According to ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the reintroduction of the Menstrual Equity for All Act in Congress, an ISSA survey on period-product access, a free July 17 ISSA Advocacy update webinar; and more. Want ...
For cleaning companies that rely on a skilled, diverse workforce, including foreign nationals and temporary visa holders, federal scrutiny of immigration compliance is more than a policy headline. It's a growing operational risk. During a recent webinar presented by the ISSA Government Affairs team, immigration attorney Laura Foot Reiff of Greenberg Traurig LLP, discussed the ...
Vectair, a leading global provider of aircare and hygiene, announces the acquisition of Big D Industries, a well-established manufacturer of odor control and air freshening products. This strategic acquisition further expands Vectair’s capabilities in the commercial and industrial cleaning sectors and enhances its position in the global market. “We are excited to welcome Big D ...
What Are the Latest Trends in the Cleaning Industry? The cleaning industry is not just about brooms and disinfectants anymore—it's evolving fast with the help of innovation, regulation, and public health awareness. If you’ve been asking, “What are the top trends in the cleaning industry?”, you’re not alone. Facility managers, building service contractors, and in-house ...
A significant shift in how packaging waste is managed is underway in the United States, with Maryland and Washington recently becoming the sixth and seventh states, respectively, to enact Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging materials. These legislative moves signal a growing trend towards making “producers” (including manufacturers and distributors of cleaning ...
Smarter Aircare Begins Here Vectair believes the future of aircare lies in products that are not only effective but also kinder to the planet and easier to manage. That’s exactly what they’ve delivered with V-Air Flow, an innovative air freshening solution grounded in sustainability, simplicity, and performance. Sustainability Without Compromise Unlike traditional aerosol systems, V-Air ...
David Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU-United Service Workers West, was injured and detained at an ICE raid in Los Angeles recently, according to an SEIU press release. “What happened to me is not about me; This is about something much bigger," Huerta said after the incident. "This is about how we as a ...
We are making a difference on Capitol Hill. A record 140+ industry leaders hiked Capitol Hill to visit 170+ congressional offices representing 30+ states in April as part of ISSA’s 2025 Clean Advocacy Summit. During these meetings, these industry leaders helped to provide members of Congress and their staff with a better understanding of our ...
In today’s health-conscious world, cleaning validation training is more than a best practice—it’s a necessity. From hospitals and schools to commercial offices and manufacturing plants, every type of facility faces rising expectations for cleanliness, safety, and transparency. Yet, simply cleaning a space is not enough; organizations must prove that their cleaning efforts are effective. That’s ...
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