Articles – Government Facility Cleaning

Hidden in Plain Sight

By |2026-09-23T09:43:03-05:00September 22, 2026|

The cleaning and facility solutions industry, represented by ISSA, which we are proud to be a member of, is never short on conversations about labor. We talk about recruiting, turnover, attendance, training, safety, reliability, and retention, while wondering where to find people who will show up, follow the process, care about quality, and take pride ...

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How Clean Is Clean?

By |2026-09-16T10:57:57-05:00September 14, 2026|

A surface can look clean and still carry significant bioload. The new Bioload Exposure Metric Index (BEMI) aims to standardize ATP sampling and move surface hygiene toward a measurable cleanliness score. If we can't measure clean, how do we know we've achieved it? When we clean a surface, we physically remove unwanted substances, whereas sanitizers ...

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Cleaning in the Age of Real-Time Data

By |2026-09-09T12:25:22-05:00September 9, 2026|

From smart dispensers and connected equipment to occupancy sensors and predictive maintenance, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming cleaning from a reactive task into a data-driven operation. Real-time insights help facility managers optimize labor, improve service quality, reduce waste, and respond to issues before they become complaints. As connected technologies become more accessible, cleaning ...

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The Business of Sustainability

By |2026-09-08T15:14:28-05:00September 3, 2026|

When the professional cleaning industry gathers this November at the ISSA Show North America 2026 in Las Vegas, one topic will take center stage—sustainability. This year’s program goes far beyond environmental responsibility. It focuses on how sustainability helps organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, manage risk, and build more resilient businesses. Simply put, ...

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Finding Customers Who Value Real -Time Health Data

By |2026-08-31T15:10:20-05:00August 31, 2026|

Health is wealth, and cleaning executives will prosper as they play a strong role in the health of indoor spaces for customers who value it. The number of these customers is growing. Healthy building construction will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2025 to 2032 (Meticulous Research, 2024) compared to a ...

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How EPR is Reshaping Distribution with a $40 Million Packaging Bill

By |2026-08-20T11:38:30-05:00August 20, 2026|

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has stopped being a policy debate and has turned into an invoice. EPR laws are now live in Oregon and Colorado, while California has opened its registration window ahead of billing in 2027, and a federal judge in Portland is expected to rule before the end of August on whether the ...

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Proof of Expertise

By , , |2026-07-17T17:02:16-05:00July 20, 2026|

A new research center at Penn State University is inviting companies, facilities, manufacturers, distributors, and public-sector organizations to build the evidence base demonstrating the value of professional cleaning. The cleaning industry has a credential gap Every day, millions of workers clean hospitals, schools, office towers, airports, factories, aircraft, and transit systems. They control infection, protect ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Happy 4th from ISSA Advocacy

By |2026-06-29T11:30:42-05:00June 29, 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 the latest impact report from ISSA Advocacy, the MOLD Act provision in the Senate NDAA, the recent release of the 2026 ISSA State Pesticide Survey, and more.  Want to stay informed about critical government affairs impacting the entire built environment? Sign up here to have the ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update emailed directly to you every other ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – DOL Proposes Joint Employer Rule

By |2026-05-18T12:54:51-05:00May 18, 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 the U.S. Department of Labor’s joint employer rule and ISSA’s corresponding member survey, staying ready for what’s next in the industry, the Virginia House of Delegates ...

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Too Busy for Complicated: Why Simplicity Is Essential for Food Service Sanitation

By |2026-05-18T10:32:27-05:00May 18, 2026|

The food service industry is operating under a new level of pressure that is reshaping how restaurants operate, how teams work, and how cleaning and sanitation are carried out every day. While many of these challenges have been building over time, recent shifts have accelerated the need for a more efficient, streamlined approach to operations. ...

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