The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. "The industry hasn't felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction," suggests ...

Forty years ago, a small team working out of Toronto’s west end set out to do something simple—but powerful: to make cleaning easier, safer, and smarter. That company became NaceCare Solutions, and four decades later, its products, people, and purpose continue to shape how North America cleans. From the introduction of the iconic Henry vacuum in 1986 to ...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) strongly disagrees with the decision this week to withdraw from several United Nations pacts and organizations, calling the move shortsighted and harmful to U.S. economic interests.   “Today’s challenges require global collaboration,” said Elizabeth Beardsley, senior policy counsel. “Across the United States, businesses, NGOs, and state and local governments recognize the value of participating in international climate discussions as essential to protecting U.S. interests and building economic opportunity as the ...

Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, has earned a top spot on CDP’s respected annual A List for its continued leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water and climate. This marks the seventh consecutive year of ...

Bona® – a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors – has opened its 2026 Bona Sand and Finish Training School for registration. Open to hardwood floor contractors, distributors, floor covering retailers, inspectors, architects, and designers, the three-day training will take place in 12 cities across the U.S. ...

2025 has been a year of exciting highs for Kärcher, and all while celebrating its magnificent milestone birthday of 90 years. From community projects to the latest innovation launches to critical new hires, this global leader in cleaning technology shows no sign of slowing as it enters its tenth decade. Marking its 90th anniversary, Kärcher UK launched a nationwide ...

Clean Hands Man today announced the launch of the 2026 Clean Hands Index, a groundbreaking, independent benchmarking report focused on real public handwashing experiences in public and commercial restrooms. The Index brings together insights from multiple industries—including plumbing fixture manufacturers, hand hygiene and dispenser manufacturers, architects and designers, distributors, facility owners and managers, cleaning and ...

3M (NYSE: MMM) innovates critical solutions for the world's leading companies and at CES 2026 it will showcase the latest technologies for the interconnected industries of consumer electronics, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and data center. The company will also debut an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to accelerate customer innovation, powering businesses to experiment, simulate and create ...

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the initiation of revision of the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration. This revised Standard will provide a specific set of practical principles, methods, and processes for the restoration of fire and smoke damaged structures, materials, assemblies, and systems. The Standard will ...