Innovations, Trends & Technology

The Q2 Reality Check

By |2025-11-05T11:55:22-06:00November 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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From Threat to Teammate: Rethinking AI’s Role in Your Daily Work

By |2025-10-01T14:46:56-05:00September 25, 2025|

ISSA Hygieia’s recent Masterclass webinar event, moderated by Caroline Bane, the senior director of merchandising at BradyPLUS, cut through hype and jargon to show practical, low-risk ways professionals can use artificial intelligence (AI) today. Two longtime ISSA Hygieia advocates led the session: Laura Craven of Imperial Dade and David Brownley of GOJO Industries. Their core ...

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Indoor Air Quality: Key Strategies for Cleaner, Healthier Spaces

By |2025-06-12T13:15:01-05:00June 12, 2025|

What Is Indoor Air Quality?  Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the cleanliness and health of the air inside buildings. From schools and offices to healthcare facilities and commercial spaces, the quality of indoor air plays a crucial role in the health, comfort, and productivity of the people who live and work in these environments.  ...

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Cleaning Validation Training: Build Skills & Ensure Clean Environments

By |2025-06-05T11:34:13-05:00June 5, 2025|

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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AI and Technology

By |2025-05-30T14:16:14-05:00May 30, 2025|

Technology is rapidly changing the way cleaning companies operate. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming business. For those responsible for sales and marketing, keeping up with that change means more than staying informed. It means rethinking how you plan, communicate, and grow. Business coach Dean Mercado with Online Marketing Muscle® is one of the voices encouraging ...

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Digital Product Passports: An ID Card Unlocking the Future of the Cleaning Industry

By |2025-05-02T19:43:20-05:00May 2, 2025|

On a recent trip to Europe, I participated in a series of discussions on the future of Professional Cleaning. We discussed the need for industry-specific certifications that were globally recognized and helped workers gain the skills needed to utilize new technologies. We discussed AI-driven platforms and tools like ChatGPT that streamline training processes by providing ...

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AI in Business

By |2025-06-18T14:04:33-05:00April 10, 2025|

Is it a game-changer or just something more to worry about? Everyone is talking about it—how it boosts productivity, streamlines operations, improves decision-making, and opens up new opportunities. What is it? AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do business. While some see the many benefits, others are a bit uneasy about using ...

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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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LEED Version 5 Update

By |2024-11-07T11:50:11-06:00November 7, 2024|

The cleaning industry’s feedback sparks changes. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a worldwide green building certification program with over 100,000 certified commercial and institutional buildings, as well as more than 500,000 certified homes worldwide. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes rating systems for designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining ...

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DIAL® PROFESSIONAL Versa™ Dispensing System

By |2024-08-27T12:34:50-05:00August 27, 2024|

Designed to enhance your facility with a modern yet timeless design - the simple yet sophisticated shape works with all your amenity and hand care dispensing needs from body washes, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, sanitizers and lotions. Economical It eliminates the need to replace small amenity bottles and soap bars in every room or scrub soap ...

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