News – Higher Education & K-12 Facility Cleaning

UMF|PerfectClean Sponsors Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program

By |2026-09-17T16:40:51-05:00September 17, 2026|

UMF|PERFECTCLEAN®, a leader in infection prevention and commercial cleaning, is sponsoring the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges program, providing Platinum-level support for initiatives that help school facility leaders improve indoor air quality, sustainability, and healthy learning environments. The sponsorship builds on UMF|PERFECTCLEAN’s focus on bringing high-performance cleaning solutions and infection-prevention processes to the education market. ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional Expands ThriveTM Program to Divert More Waste from Landfills

By |2026-09-16T16:20:23-05:00September 16, 2026|

As part of its ongoing commitment to help businesses reduce their environmental impact, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ today announced an expansion of its Thrive™ sustainability program. The program, which already accepts qualifying towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers and select wipes, has now expanded to include the full range of WypAll and Kimtech wipes and eligible hand soap and sanitizer refill ...

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ISSA and Tork Launch New Bilingual Training to Elevate Frontline Cleaning Workforce

By |2026-09-14T12:42:59-05:00September 15, 2026|

New online course debuts during Hispanic Heritage Month, equipping cleaning professionals with practical skills to create cleaner, safer, and more welcoming spaces In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month  (September 15–October 15) and as part of its ongoing commitment to workforce development, ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, in partnership with Tork, an Essity ...

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Beyond Clean: Rethinking the Frontline Experience

By |2026-09-03T11:46:34-05:00September 15, 2026|

Clean just isn’t enough anymore. ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, has partnered with Tork, an Essity brand, to launch a new bilingual online course built for frontline cleaning professionals. “Frontline Excellence: Delivering Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Spaces via the Inclusive Hygiene Framework” is available now in English and Spanish on ISSA’s learning ...

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ISS Extends and Expands Partnership With Key Account Customer in North America

By |2026-09-14T13:38:13-05:00September 14, 2026|

ISS, a global leader in workplace experience and facility services, has extended and expanded its partnership with a key account customer in North America. The expanded scope of the agreement has an annual value of approximately DKK 150 million. With the expansion, ISS will provide a broader range of integrated facility services across the customer’s ...

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ISSA and Kikkoman Offer Opportunity to Receive Complimentary CIMS Certification

By |2026-09-15T08:38:21-05:00September 14, 2026|

One organization will be selected to receive fully sponsored first-time CIMS Certification, valued at $7,500 In partnership with Kikkoman, ISSA is offering a special opportunity for one organization to receive fully sponsored first-time Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Certification, valued at $7,500. Open to organizations new to CIMS Certification, the initiative will provide the selected ...

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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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Spartan Chemical Awarded 2025 Partner of the Year

By |2026-09-08T13:16:38-05:00September 8, 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, was awarded the exclusive honor of being named Imperial Brady’s 2025 Partner of the Year. Spartan Chemical was presented with the Partner of the Year award in recognition of the partner ...

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The Industry We Are Becoming

By |2026-09-03T14:41:06-05:00September 8, 2026|

I’m in the twilight of my second year as ISSA president, and if there’s one word that keeps coming to mind as I look back, it’s optimism. Not the vague, everything-will-work-out kind. The kind that comes from sitting across the table from the people building this industry and watching what they’re capable of. A new ...

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Beyond the Line Items

By |2026-09-03T14:36:22-05:00September 8, 2026|

Every executive running a commercial cleaning organization or overseeing facility services is looking at the exact same numbers right now. We are seeing the rising costs of chemical raw materials, the higher interest rates on equipment financing, and the steady upward pressure on hourly wages. It’s easy to look at these trends from a comfortable, ...

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