Monthly Archives: July 2025

Steve Ashkin Reveals Why Fortune 500 Companies Prioritize Sustainability Reports

By |2025-07-09T13:54:58-05:00July 9, 2025|

Leading sustainability advocate Steve Ashkin reports that a vast majority of Fortune 500 companies are actively publishing comprehensive sustainability reports, even as some U.S. states express reservations about the process. “What we see happening is that other states, along with other countries, are moving forward on stronger sustainability requirements, which require sustainability reports to measure ...

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Surgical Cleaning Technician Training: Infection Control Essentials

By |2025-07-08T13:15:38-05:00July 8, 2025|

In healthcare settings, few areas are as sensitive—and as critical—as the surgical suite. Maintaining sterility in this high-risk environment isn't just a best practice; it's a matter of life and death. That’s why surgical cleaning technician training plays such an essential role in modern healthcare facility operations.  Through specialized education and certification, surgical cleaning technicians ...

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ISSA PULIRE 2025 Concludes with Record Attendance and Innovation in Milan

By |2025-07-08T11:23:22-05:00July 8, 2025|

27th Edition Showcases Industry Growth, Sustainability, and Robotics The 27th edition of ISSA PULIRE, held at Fiera Milano Rho from May 27 to 29, 2025, marked a significant milestone for the professional cleaning and hygiene sector, drawing a total of 21,020 visits by industry professionals from around the globe. Organized by ISSA Pulire Network, the ...

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Congress Passes ISSA Priorities as part of Major Tax Bill

By |2025-07-03T14:44:58-05:00July 3, 2025|

On July 3, 2025, Congress approved a major tax and spending bill, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed with a final vote of 218-214. The Senate passed the legislation with a final vote of 51-50 on July 1. Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. President Trump is expected to sign the ...

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IAQ HVAC: Improve Indoor Air Quality Through Smart HVAC Practices

By |2025-07-03T10:48:28-05:00July 3, 2025|

IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) is a vital component of a healthy and productive environment—and your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system is at the heart of it. In commercial buildings, schools, and facilities of all sizes, clean indoor air reduces illness, enhances comfort, and supports better overall well-being.  Want to understand the value behind ...

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USGBC to Coalesce Private-Sector and Subnational Leadership as Congress Moves to Roll Back Key Policies

By |2025-07-03T10:41:47-05:00July 3, 2025|

The budget reconciliation currently moving through Congress is the wrong direction for our country. It enacts policies that are largely out of step with American views and would thwart a stable and robust economy. The bill will impede American innovation, undercut economic growth, and slow the U.S. transition to reliable, affordable and sustainable forms of energy. If ...

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Essity Celebrates 7 Cannes Lions Wins – A Testament to Brand Brilliance

By |2025-07-03T10:39:53-05:00July 3, 2025|

Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, had a landmark week at the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, France, bringing home seven prestigious awards for its period care brands Libresse/Bodyform and Nosotras. Often referred to as the “Oscars of the creative industry,” Cannes Lions is the ultimate global benchmark for marketing excellence. From around ...

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4M Building Solutions Acquires Washington, Missouri, Cleaning Company

By |2025-07-03T10:37:28-05:00July 3, 2025|

4M Building Solutions, a leader in the commercial cleaning and janitorial service industry, has acquired FKI Cleaning Services, a trusted, customer-focused cleaning provider serving Franklin, Warren, and St. Louis counties. With this acquisition, 4M Building Solutions expands its footprint in Missouri’s east-central region. Headquartered in St. Louis and operating since 1978, 4M already maintains a ...

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Scotch-Brite Teams Up with Ally Love to Announce “National Shine Brite Day”

By |2025-07-03T10:32:32-05:00July 3, 2025|

Scotch-Brite™, America's #1-selling scrub sponge brand, introduces National Shine Brite Day, a yearly celebration that invites people everywhere to see cleaning in a new light – shifting the mindset from a task on a to-do list into a way to express yourself, refresh your space and feel good doing it. National Shine Brite Day is ...

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How to Calculate Commercial Cleaning Rates: A Complete Guide

By |2025-07-01T14:20:34-05:00July 1, 2025|

Why Cleaning Rates Matter  Knowing how to calculate commercial cleaning rates is essential for success in the janitorial and facility maintenance industry. A solid pricing model ensures your business remains competitive while covering costs, generating profit, and delivering consistent quality.  To help communicate your cleaning program’s impact on client health and productivity, explore the resources ...

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