A cruise ship is currently experiencing an outbreak of hantavirus. According to the World Health Organization, the type of hantavirus infecting people on the ship is called the Andes virus and unlike most hantaviruses it has been reported to spread from person to person. Human-to-human transmission is unusual. Why Hantavirus is a serious cleaning hazard ...
– Betco® Corporation (“Betco”), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment, has launched Program Builder, a powerful new tool within MyBetco®, a comprehensive facility operations hub designed to help organizations achieve cleaning mastery across teams. Built specifically for cleaning professionals, Program Builder enables facilities to build, assign, and manage cleaning programs that drive consistent ...
As expectations for accountability and transparency increase across commercial cleaning, organizations are rapidly adopting digital verification tools to prove work completion and maintain service quality. New data from Janitorial Manager (JM), a leading cloud-based janitorial software platform, highlights this shift. From October 2024 through March 2026, JM customers completed more than 2.2 million scans through ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on ISSA announcing a new Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program, the association opposing a New Hampshire bill restricting scented products, hosting your elected officials at your place ...
When Emi Stefani and Giuseppe Lazzareschi founded Sofidel in 1966 in Tuscany, they were building more than a tissue company. They were starting what would become a multigenerational family enterprise — one whose second and third generations are now active in the business and whose founding families remain the sole owners six decades later. That ...
In today’s food service environment, cleanliness is no longer judged solely by what happens behind the scenes. Today, it is defined by what guests see and experience. Visible cleaning, backed by simple, standardized practices, has emerged as a powerful driver of customer perception, trust, and ultimately, business performance. This shift has been building for years ...
Arbor Day is a reminder of the important role forests play in supporting Earth’s ecosystems. Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is recognizing the day by encouraging facilities to adopt practices that help protect forests and reduce environmental impact. “Healthy forests are essential for a healthy planet,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel. “Arbor Day is an ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on supporting authorization of EPA’s Safer Choice Program, helping ISSA save the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a newly released Menstrual Health State Report Card for each state, ...
In a healthcare facility, no surface can afford to be overlooked—including the floor. Yet floors remain one of the most under addressed surfaces when it comes to infection prevention and cross-contamination risk. That's a gap CenoBots is working to close, and it's a key reason the company is a proud sponsor of the 2026 ISSA ...
For David Eigen, the fight against healthcare-acquired infections is not abstract. It is personal. When Eigen was 17, his father developed MRSA. A red streak climbing from his ankle toward his knee nearly cost him his life. In his early 20s, Eigen had two similar close calls of his own. Years later, he watched his ...
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