The Housekeeping Olympics Goes Viral

The 2025 Housekeeping Olympics at ISSA Show North America became a viral sensation, generating more than 50 million views across major media platforms, including coverage from CNN, Inside Edition, and others, capturing worldwide attention and spotlighting the skill, speed, and teamwork of cleaning professionals.

Catch up on the excitement at issa.com/housekeeping-olympics.

ISSA’s Spotless Spaces Competition is back!

Celebrate the facilities and teams who are setting new standards for clean! Nominate a space for consideration in ISSA’s Spotless Spaces Competition, recognizing excellence across hygiene, sustainability, and accessibility—in partnership with Tork, an Essity brand.

Help showcase our members’ inspiring work that is elevating the cleaning and facility solutions industries.

Help them gain the recognition these teams and facilities deserve on a global stage, and be a part of the process along the way.

Submit your nomination today at issa.com/spotless-spaces-2026.

Get ready for International Cleaning Week

Join ISSA in celebrating the cleaning industry during International Cleaning Week, March 22–29, 2026!

Kick things off with our free member webinar on Jan. 28 to learn how to get involved, access promotional materials, and share your organization’s plans for this global celebration of the value of clean.

Then, continue the momentum in Washington, D.C., at the premier fly-in event for the cleaning and facility solutions industries, ISSA’s Clean Advocacy Summit, where industry leaders unite to strengthen our voice on Capitol Hill.

Network with peers, advocate for policies that advance the profession, and help shape a cleaner, healthier future for all.

Find details at issa.com/icw.

February Boot Camp: Turn Managers into Leaders

Empower your supervisors with leadership tools that stick. ISSA’s Cleaning Management Institute’s (CMI) immersive Virtual Supervisor and Management Boot Camp, February 10, 11, 17, 18, 2026, equips participants with the skills to manage people, processes, and performance—setting them up for
long-term success.

Register here at events.issa.com/cmi.

Momentum, Innovation, and Connection

ISSA Show North America 2025 delivered another standout year with 11,000+ attendees, 600+ exhibitors, and inspiring education, competitions, and networking across the week. From emerging talent to leading brands, the energy and momentum on the show floor showcased the future of clean.

See you next year: November 16–19, 2026.

Making Safer Choices Community of Practice

Did you know ISSA has established a Making Safer Choices Community of Practice? This dynamic forum unites cleaning professionals to share best practices, access the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice resources, and drive safer, sustainable innovations for healthier environments.

Visit issa.com/making-safer-choices to explore companies that empower informed choices in cleaning chemicals, products, and practices.

Stay Connected with CMM

Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM) magazine provides building service contractors and in-house service providers with best practices, applicable tips, and information on the latest industry innovations.

Sign up for a FREE subscription today to receive the leading media brand serving facility service providers straight to your mailbox at
cmmonline.com/subscribe.

Calendar of events

Stay ahead of the curve in 2026!

Boost your edge with ISSA events—trainings, certifications, and free member webinars that keep you sharp, informed, and ahead of the game. Your next opportunity to grow starts here!

2026 Education and Training Workshop Dates

Virtual Supervisor and Management Boot Camp                                      February 10, 11, 17, 18, Virtual

2026 Clean Advocacy Summit                                                                     March 23–24, Washington, D.C.

Voices of the Future:                                                                                   March 23, Washington, D.C.                                                                                                       
Shaping Leadership in Cleaning & Facility Solutions

International Cleaning Week Awards Dinner                                             March 23, Washington, D.C.

Healthcare Surfaces Summit 2026                                                              May 5–6, Rosemont, IL

And so much more! To register and view the full schedule of events, visit events.issa.com.