News – Higher Education & K-12 Facility Cleaning

ISSA Housekeeping Olympics Returns to Las Vegas Following Viral Breakout and ESPN8: The Ocho Debut

By |2026-11-03T13:55:21-06:00September 22, 2026|

After capturing millions of views, breaking into mainstream media and making its ESPN8: The Ocho debut in August, one of the cleaning industry’s most spirited competitions, the ISSA Housekeeping Olympics, is headed back to Las Vegas—and this year, the entire industry is invited to get in the game.  The 36th Annual ISSA Housekeeping Olympics, hosted ...

ISSA Helps Launch Global Roadmap to Drive Healthy Indoor Air Across Buildings Worldwide

By |2026-09-17T12:32:18-05:00September 22, 2026|

The Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air launched the Global Framework for Action: Advancing Healthy Indoor Air through Societal Engagement and Market Transformation, a landmark global roadmap designed to elevate and embed healthy indoor air as a public health imperative and a market priority, ultimately institutionalizing it as an everyday expectation in buildings everywhere. John ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...