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The role of scents in commercial cleaning
As the commercial cleaning industry continues to evolve, what role does scent play in product choice, hygiene results, and sustainability efforts? From the perception of
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Green Seal announces members of its Technical and Policy Advisory Group
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced the formation of its Technical and Policy Advisory Group, a standing body of subject matter experts that will advise Green Seal’s Standards Steering
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ACI honoured with 2025’s Changemaker Award
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association representing the U.S. cleaning products industry, has been honoured with the Fill it Forward 2025 Changemaker Award
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Restroom hand hygiene is still falling short
Even though hand hygiene has been a popular topic of conversation in recent years, and a priority for businesses across most sectors, companies can do
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ISSA Canada releases International Cleaning Week promotional toolkit
International Cleaning Week takes place March 22-28, 2026. The event is hosted by ISSA, the worldwide association for cleaning and facility solutions, and supported by
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ISSA Scholars 2026-2027 applications are now open
ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has opened its scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their
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Route’s Exchange adds founding Prime Members
Route’s Exchange, the platform modernizing how commercial cleaning contracts are sourced, matched, and awarded, has an updated roster of Founding Prime Members –now totalling 18
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Reimagining the supervisor’s role in facility cleaning
Across Canada, facility cleaning supervisors are under growing pressure; they are expected to manage more sites, respond faster to issues, meet higher service standards, and
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ACI celebrates 100-year anniversary with a proactive, science-led path forward
Marking the start of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 100th anniversary, President and CEO Jennifer Abril used her inaugural State of the Association Address to outline an
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Retention is the secret weapon for cleaning excellence in 2026
If you ask facility managers what keeps them up at night, staffing challenges rank near the top. But here’s what many don’t realize: treating retention
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Marketing your cleaning business in 2026
The start of a new year is often a time to evaluate your business, re-focus on your mission, and refine your practices for even better
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Extending the life span of your flooring
Facility flooring can be costly, and today’s maintenance and facility managers need to take a proactive approach to save money, work towards ESG goals, and
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Creating a plan for productive, efficient cleaning and maintenance teams
The holiday season brings a unique mix of increased foot traffic, unusual cleaning patterns, shifted staffing schedules, and unexpected wear across a facility. The start
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Looking to attract younger cleaning clients in 2026?
If your goal is to broaden your customer base in 2026, attracting younger clients may offer a path forward. Research shows that Millennials (aged 29
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ISSA announces the return of International Cleaning Week for 2026
ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, has announced the return of International Cleaning Week (ICW), taking place March 22–28, 2026. This week-long event honours the
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2026 cleaning trends: workforce supply, demand and expectations
The cleaning labour market has changed dramatically in the past five years, and that has redefined the industry overall. Many of those changes will continue
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Proactive post-holiday office cleaning practices
Holiday parties, extra visitors, and even office closures can leave workspaces in need of a little TLC before the new year begins. Studies show that
