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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Supreme Court Rules Emergency Tariffs Unconstitutional

By |2026-02-23T10:18:52-06:00February 23, 2026|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on the Supreme Court ruling that emergency tariffs are unconstitutional, ISSA’s 2026 Clean Advocacy Summit, the bipartisan reintroduction of the Airborne Act, and more. Want to stay informed ...

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From Cancer Diagnosis to Life Purpose: One Woman’s Journey to Cleaning for a Reason

By |2026-02-19T14:34:51-06:00February 19, 2026|

There are people who survive cancer, and then there are people who let surviving cancer transform everything they thought possible. Stacey Schwinghammer is firmly in the second category. As the administrative and bookkeeping manager for Cleaning for a Reason, the ISSA Charity program that provides free home cleanings to cancer patients across North America, Schwinghammer ...

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Kärcher UK unveils educational campaign ‘Partners in Shine’

By |2026-02-18T10:07:37-06:00February 18, 2026|

World-renowned cleaning provider Kärcher UK is delighted to announce its latest educational campaign, Partners in Shine. Highlighting the combined power of sweepers and scrubber dryers used together, the campaign will empower cleaning teams to deliver safer, smarter and more effective floorcare in professional environments. The campaign reinforces best practice: sweeping first, then scrubber drying, to improve cleaning performance while helping ...

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EnvirOx Launches Industry Disrupting Cleaner Disinfectant

By |2026-02-18T09:58:04-06:00February 18, 2026|

EnvirOx continues a legacy of innovation, bringing a hyper-concentrate version of its patented, award-winning OxiGenesis™ technology to the market. Building on the success of OxiGenesis™ RTU, a ready-to-use product introduced in 2023, the Danville, Illinois, headquartered company announced today the launch of OxiGenesis Hyper-Concentrate. A new product that takes care of 99% of a facility's ...

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Center for Green Schools at USGBC Announces Winners of Best of Green Schools Awards

By |2026-02-18T09:55:20-06:00February 18, 2026|

Today, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Schools National Network (GSNN) announced the recipients of the 2026 Best of Green Schools Awards. The awards recognize 10 U.S. schools, districts, organizations, or individuals for advancing environmental stewardship, creating healthy learning environments, and promoting education for a sustainable ...

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Are You Going to Sell to Me the Way You Want to Sell to Me or the Way I Want to Buy?

By |2026-02-18T09:33:30-06:00February 17, 2026|

Every day, business leaders are frustrated that their organizations are not growing as planned. New products or services are not gaining traction, or once successful offerings are declining. They often blame tough times, budget cuts, or intense competition that forces prices down. Those realities may be true, but they do not mean every organization ...

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Protecting Athlete Performance, Fan Safety, and Venue Continuity

By |2026-02-10T09:07:41-06:00February 10, 2026|

When the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, the world’s attention will be fixed on goals, players, and outcomes on the field. But behind every match is an invisible factor that can determine whether athletes perform at their peak—and whether fans stay healthy. That factor is environmental hygiene. Mass gatherings on the ...

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Route’s Exchange Expands Founding Prime Members to 18

By |2026-02-06T10:25:27-06:00February 6, 2026|

Route’s Exchange, the platform modernizing how commercial cleaning contracts are sourced, matched, and awarded, today announced its updated roster of Founding Prime Members–now totaling 18 industry-leading companies representing a significant share of the U.S. market for multi-site and enterprise commercial cleaning services. Collectively, these operators are helping set the pace for a more efficient, transparent ...

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Where Compassion Meets Clean: A Patient-First Mission at 20 Years

By |2026-02-06T10:06:05-06:00February 6, 2026|

As Cleaning for a Reason marks 20 years of supporting cancer patients and their families, much of the program’s impact can be attributed to the people working behind the scenes—those who speak directly with patients during some of their most difficult moments. One of these individuals is Shelly DeForest, patient manager for Cleaning for a ...

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Essity Completes the Acquisition of Edgewell’s Feminine Care Business

By |2026-02-02T11:54:41-06:00February 2, 2026|

Hygiene and health company Essity has completed the acquisition of Edgewell Personal Care’s feminine care business, including the Carefree, Stayfree and o.b. brands in North America and global feminine care rights for the Playtex brand. The purchase price for the assets amounts to USD 340m (approximately SEK 3bn) on a cash and debt-free basis. The ...

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