Monthly Archives: November 2025

What “Built Environment” Really Means—And Why It Matters for Cleanliness and Health

By |2025-12-08T13:04:10-06:00November 6, 2025|

What Does “Built Environment” Mean?  When you step into a hospital, classroom, office, or airport, you’re entering what experts call the built environment—the human-made spaces where we live, work, and interact. These are the physical settings shaped by design, construction, materials, and maintenance practices that influence everything from productivity to public health.  But the meaning of “built environment” goes deeper ...

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From Laundry & Warewash to Training: Betco® Spotlights Full-Spectrum Solutions at ISSA Show North America 2025

By |2025-11-06T10:10:44-06:00November 6, 2025|

Betco® Corporation (“Betco”), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment, will spotlight powerful programs, technologies, and training resources at ISSA Show North America 2025, held in the Expo Hall from November 11–13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #3030 to explore a hands-on showcase ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Employment Authorizations

By |2025-11-06T09:57:08-06:00November 6, 2025|

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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security ending automatic extensions of employment authorization documents, advocacy happenings at ISSA Show North America 2025, early-bird registration for the 2026 ISSA Clean ...

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A New Era at ISSA: Kim Althoff on Leadership, Legacy, and the Road Ahead

By |2025-11-06T10:57:07-06:00November 6, 2025|

When Kim Althoff officially stepped into her new role as the Executive Director of ISSA, the news came as both a celebration and a natural evolution. After nearly three decades with the association, Althoff’s appointment marked the continuation of a leadership legacy built on relationships, service, and a steadfast belief in the power of the ...

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Leading with Heart: The Inside Story of the 2025 ISSA Residential Award Winners

By |2025-11-08T05:02:55-06:00November 6, 2025|

In an industry built on details, leadership often shows up in the quiet, steady moments—the quick decision to visit a client, the extra hour spent mentoring a technician, or the willingness to own a mistake and make it right. This year’s ISSA Residential Award winners are: Office Team Member of the Year: Arielle Larken, operations ...

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The Q2 Reality Check

By |2025-12-11T11:28:37-06:00November 5, 2025|

Market Study by Precision After a rocky start to the year, the cleaning and hygiene industry showed modest signs of stabilization in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. According to Precision’s Q2 Cleaning & Hygiene Report, the overall portfolio was down 4% compared to Q2 2024, but more importantly, up 3% compared to Q1 2025. ...

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Vectair Acquires WizKid Products, Accelerating Innovation in Aircare & Hygiene

By |2025-11-05T11:05:49-06:00November 5, 2025|

Vectair, a leading global innovator in aircare and hygiene solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Dalton, Georgia-based WizKid Products. This strategic move further solidifies Vectair’s position as an innovation leader, combining patented technology, cutting-edge product development, and expanded manufacturing capabilities to deliver next-generation solutions for customers worldwide. With the recent addition of Big ...

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ISSA and National Service Alliance Form Strategic Partnership to Empower Building Service Contractors with New Growth Tools

By |2025-11-05T09:33:32-06:00November 5, 2025|

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced a strategic partnership with the National Service Alliance (NSA) to unlock powerful benefits for building service contractors (BSCs) at every stage of growth. Through this partnership, BSCs gain access to both ISSA’s world-class education programs and NSA’s unmatched group purchasing power—combining training, savings, and business solutions in ...

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Indoor Air Quality System: How Cleaning Impacts Air Health

By |2025-11-04T13:04:00-06:00November 4, 2025|

When you think of an indoor air quality system, you might picture HVAC filters or air purifiers—but clean air starts long before that. Proper cleaning, maintenance, and facility management all work together to make these systems truly effective.  The air inside homes, schools, and workplaces can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor ...

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USGBC Opens LEED v5 Project Certification

By |2025-11-04T12:43:10-06:00November 4, 2025|

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards, opened certification to the LEED v5 rating system and announced new tools and resources for users of the world’s most widely used green building certification program. This week at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles, USGBC ...

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