Articles – Healthcare Facility Cleaning

Evaluation of Cleaning and Disinfection Must Be at the Top of the List When Selecting Surface Materials and Products

By |2025-07-03T15:05:11-05:00June 23, 2025|

In today’s healthcare and public facility environments, the importance of cleaning and disinfection has never been more critical. As we continue to face evolving pathogens and heightened awareness around infection prevention, the selection of surface materials and products must prioritize ease of cleaning and compatibility with disinfection protocols. Start with the IFUs One of the ...

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Advocating for Clean in a Cost-Obsessed World

By |2025-06-19T15:48:22-05:00June 19, 2025|

When it comes to cleaning, too many organizations still focus on what’s visible—shiny floors, empty trash bins, and spotless windows. But Laurie Sewell, president of ISSA and the CEO of Servicon, believes the real goal should be cleaning for health. And she’s not just talking about hospitals. From school classrooms to warehouse floors, Sewell said, ...

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Turning Tension Into Trust

By |2025-05-21T16:44:46-05:00May 21, 2025|

In any workplace, from the board room to the break room, one constant remains: Tough conversations are inevitable. Whether it’s giving difficult feedback, resolving conflict, navigating restructuring, or addressing underperformance, knowing how to handle these conversations with empathy and strategy is a vital leadership skill. In a recent webinar by the ISSA Hygieia Network, three ...

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Confronting C. diff With the Right Products and Techniques

By |2025-07-03T14:57:35-05:00May 20, 2025|

C. diff, short for Clostridioides difficile, is a bacterium that can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut, cause infections in the colon, and lead to symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and even life-threatening complications. Cleaning to prevent the spread of C. diff requires thorough disinfection, especially in areas where an infected person ...

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Say Yes to AI and See What Happens

By |2025-05-09T14:50:42-05:00May 9, 2025|

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something you only hear about in tech news or sci-fi movies. It’s becoming part of everyday life—and the best part is, you don’t need to be an expert to start using it. With a well-constructed, simple prompt, anyone can unlock tools that help with writing, planning, organizing, and more. ...

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The Avision Legacy

By |2025-04-01T09:18:10-05:00April 1, 2025|

A saga of family, relationships, and integrity. With 93 years as a premier manufacturer representative group in the United States, Avision specializes in connecting manufacturers with the best distributors to reach the ideal end user at local and national levels. As an outsourced sales and marketing firm, Avision makes it easy for manufacturers and distributors ...

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ISSA Releases Comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Summary for Cleaning Industry

By |2025-03-19T13:25:22-05:00March 19, 2025|

In response to the rapidly evolving landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws across the United States, ISSA is proud to announce the release of a comprehensive EPR Summary tailored specifically for the cleaning industry. This invaluable resource provides our members with crucial insights into the new regulatory requirements affecting packaging for commercial and household ...

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Recognizing Custodians and Janitors

By |2025-02-27T09:03:14-06:00February 27, 2025|

A few nights ago, I was scrolling through social media and decided to post a comment in one of the groups focused on front-line employees, such as custodians and janitors, specifically those in school systems and universities. I saw the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a small gesture. I asked a simple question ...

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Beyond Clean Defined

By |2025-02-10T12:41:02-06:00February 10, 2025|

ISSA Show North America 2024 showcased the industry’s impact and importance. ISSA Show North America 2024 gathered over 600 exhibiting brands to connect with building service contractors (BSCs), facility service professionals, distributors, and residential cleaning firms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, November 17-21, 2024. The industry event, hosted alongside the Building ...

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Turning Accomplishments into Action: ISSA’s 2024 Advocacy Highlights and 2025 Goals

By |2025-01-06T14:51:17-06:00January 6, 2025|

ISSA reflects on a year of significant advocacy accomplishments and looks ahead to an impactful 2025. With the support of its members, ISSA achieved numerous successes in advancing the interests of the industry. 2024 Advocacy Highlights Federal Court Blocks DOL's Overtime Rule In a major victory for the industry, the U.S. District Court for the ...

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