Hantavirus: Rats + Mice = Cleaning

Hantavirus: Rats + Mice = Cleaning

By |2026-05-19T15:31:03-05:00May 7, 2026|

A cruise ship is currently experiencing an outbreak of hantavirus. According to the World Health Organization, the type of hantavirus infecting people on the ship is called the Andes virus and unlike most hantaviruses it has been reported to spread from person to person. Human-to-human transmission is unusual. Why Hantavirus is a serious cleaning hazard ...

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Betco® Launches Program Builder, a New Feature on MyBetco®

By |2026-05-06T09:48:21-05:00May 6, 2026|

– Betco® Corporation (“Betco”), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment, has launched Program Builder, a powerful new tool within MyBetco®, a comprehensive facility operations hub designed to help organizations achieve cleaning mastery across teams. Built specifically for cleaning professionals, Program Builder enables facilities to build, assign, and manage cleaning programs that drive consistent ...

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GP PRO Showcases Circular Venue Playbook for Waste Reduction, Sustainability, and Operational Resilience at 2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit

By |2026-05-06T09:43:03-05:00May 6, 2026|

GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific and leading innovator of advanced dispensing and smart monitoring solutions, is joining sustainability trailblazers from Lumen Field, Oracle Park, and Progressive Field at this year’s Green Sports Alliance (GSA) Summit, being held May 5-7 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland. As a Gold sponsor of this year’s GSA Summit, one ...

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Demand for Digital Proof of Service Grows as Cleaning Operations Turn to Real-Time Verification

By |2026-05-06T09:39:17-05:00May 6, 2026|

As expectations for accountability and transparency increase across commercial cleaning, organizations are rapidly adopting digital verification tools to prove work completion and maintain service quality. New data from Janitorial Manager (JM), a leading cloud-based janitorial software platform, highlights this shift. From October 2024 through March 2026, JM customers completed more than 2.2 million scans through ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – ISSA Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program

By |2026-05-06T09:34:28-05:00May 6, 2026|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on ISSA announcing a new Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program, the association opposing a New Hampshire bill restricting scented products, hosting your elected officials at your place ...

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HB 1544 Prohibiting the Use of Scented Products in Public Areas of State Buildings

By |2026-04-30T14:53:57-05:00April 30, 2026|

Dear President Carson and Esteemed Members of the New Hampshire Senate: The undersigned organizations, representing a broad cross-section of companies involved in the manufacture, formulation, distribution, and sale of products for household, institutional, commercial, and industrial use, respectfully write to express our opposition to HB 1544. This bill adopts an inappropriate policy standard by treating ...

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Spartan Chemical Expands Corporate Accounts Team

By |2026-04-29T10:32:15-05:00April 29, 2026|

Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today announced the expansion of the corporate accounts team, effective January 1, 2026. As a result of Spartan Chemical’s growth in the building service contractor market as well as industry growth, ...

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ISS Extends and Expands Contract with the Fulham Road Collaborative in the UK

By |2026-04-29T10:29:20-05:00April 29, 2026|

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has further strengthened its partnership with the Fulham Road Collaborative (FRC) in the UK, comprising of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The expanded scope of the contract has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million. ...

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BASF to Further Increase Prices for Additives in Plastic Applications

By |2026-04-29T10:26:25-05:00April 29, 2026|

BASF announces a further price increase for products within its global portfolio of antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers for plastic applications by up to 25%. This adjustment is in addition to the price increase announced in March and will be effective immediately. The price adjustment is in response to the substantial increases in raw ...

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Pudu Robotics Inaugurates U.S. Headquarters in Dallas

By |2026-04-29T10:18:38-05:00April 29, 2026|

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, will officially open its new U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, on April 23 as part of its global strategic expansion. The new facility is set to enhance Pudu’s regional capabilities and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Americas, marking a new phase of scaled, structured business ...

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