While the ISSA Clean Standard: K-12 is based on the use of ATP measurement, there are a number alternative methods that are capable of objectively validating the effectiveness of a school’s cleaning processes. These methods include direct practice observation, the use of fluorescent markers and others and are specifically referenced in the Standard.

While ATP meters have been validated as the preferred quantitative method of determining cleaning effectiveness, their use does have certain limitations. That said, achieving ATP measurement readings that fall in the “Effective Cleaning” category does not ensure that the facility is absolutely free of contamination or represents a completely healthy facility. However, research has noted ...

The ISSA Clean Standard: K-12 offers schools a valuable tool to ensure that their cleaning program is delivering a healthy, safe and productive indoor environment for students, staff and other building occupants. The Clean Standard: K-12 is a key resource in any school’s tool box; helping them justify cleaning budgets, ensure effective cleaning, and validate ...

The ISSA Clean Standard: K-12 offers distributors, manufacturers, and other cleaning industry suppliers a valuable tool to effectively compete in the new marketplace. Successful companies recognize that today’s reality demands a new approach to selling – an approach based on consultative services; becoming the “go-to” resource for information and innovation; and differentiation. The Clean Standard: ...

The Standard includes two sample facility audit forms that can be customized and used to perform the required building audit. These forms will make it easier to determine the current cleanliness and overall condition of a facility, identify areas that need attention and otherwise, perform a comprehensive facility assessment and gap-analysis. ISSA also anticipates making ...

ISSA anticipates that various industry participants and representatives will develop education and training programs to facilitate the implementation of the Clean Standard: K-12 in school facilities across the country, and to help industry partners understand how they can best use the program. ISSA encourages such development and expects to set up an approval and licensing ...