3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Kevin Tang, an 8th grader at Cedarlane Academy of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in Hacienda Heights, California, as the winner of the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation's premier middle school science competition. Kevin distinguished himself with a novel fall detection device that can ...
Sellars Absorbent Materials is unveiling a refreshed look for its commercial wipers as part of a transition from ToolBox® to the Clean Task® brand. The update introduces new packaging and an enhanced visual identity while preserving the same trusted performance and quality that customers have come to expect. “The Clean Task name speaks directly to ...
GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific and leading innovator of advanced dispensing and smart monitoring solutions, has released the results of its latest hand hygiene research in recognition of International Infection Prevention Week, established by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Entitled “Understanding the Hands that Care for Others,” GP PRO’s ...
With cold and flu season in full swing, facilities should refresh their cleaning protocols to ensure they align with today’s hygiene standards and technology. Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, shares practical tips to help facilities tackle the season with ease. “Restrooms are one of the most common places where ...
The first ISSA VEO conference in Chicago wasn’t just a new event on the calendar; it felt like a redirect for the industry. For Efrain Ramirez, a leader with BradyPLUS and a founding supporter of VEO, the value of being in the room was unmistakable: This gathering makes the workforce—the industry’s greatest asset—the center of the conversation. In ...
The energy inside the first-ever ISSA VEO conference in Chicago felt less like a debut and more like a long-overdue arrival. For Karina Villaseñor of 4M Building Solutions, one of VEO’s founding supporters, the moment landed with both excitement and urgency. “It was time for sure,” she said, reflecting on the industry’s need for a ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on ISSA applauding the reintroduction of the bipartisan Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, ISSA Advocacy opportunities at ISSA Show North America 2025, what the government shutdown means for ...
From green cleaning to the rise of restorative floor care, the October issue of INCLEAN dives deep into the forces shaping the industry – just in time for the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo 2025. As the official ISSA publication and leading source of insight for the commercial cleaning and hygiene sector in Australia, INCLEAN returns this month with a ...
Laurie Sewell wears two big hats—president of ISSA and CEO of Servicon—and she knows the phrase “work-life balance” can set unrealistic expectations. When we sat down to talk about leading without burning out, she offered a reframing that feels both humane and practical. “When I hear that term, I bristle… I bristle with the word ...
At the ISSA VEO conference in Chicago, VEO Media relations specialist Guillermo Meneses visits with Yuritcy Gonzalez of KleenMark for a candid conversation about representation, community, and momentum in the cleaning industry. Gonzalez shares how it feels to be at a first-of-its-kind gathering—exciting, empowering, and a little overwhelming—in the best way. She underscores why VEO ...
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