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Get the Straight Talk on Post-Pandemic Changes in the Cleaning Industry

Get the Straight Talk on Post-Pandemic Changes in the Cleaning Industry

Check out this video interview with officials from the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic...

toxic chemicals, toxic cleaning products

COVID-19 Update: Calls to Poison Centers Increase Due to Improper Use of Cleaning Products

CDC reports calls up 20% nationwide, often from inhalation of toxic chemicals

Professional cleaners are well trained in the safe use of cleaning and disinfecting products, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when...

Watch the Second Webinar on Using Automation to Meet Pandemic Needs

Watch the Second Webinar on Using Automation to Meet Pandemic Needs

The coronavirus crisis has not only moved focus to disinfection—it has highlighted the importance of thoroughly cleaning surfaces prior to...

depressed worker, unhappy worker

COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Puts Focus on Mental Health

Employers can help their workers deal with mental strain whether they work from home or the frontline

Employers can support mentally fatigued workers As dealing with coronavirus prevention—either as a frontline worker or a remote worker practicing...

facility maintenance, facility management

COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Provides Unique Opportunity for Preventative Maintenance

Use building shutdowns to your advantage

Building maintenance turns to prevention Although many commercial buildings are currently closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, facility managers are still...

Kimberly-Clark Offers Scholarships for COVID-19 Prevention Training with GBAC

Kimberly-Clark Offers Scholarships for COVID-19 Prevention Training with GBAC

To address the needs of cleaning professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly-Clark Professional has announced a new scholarship program to...

COVID-19 Update: Beware of Fake Respirators

COVID-19 Update: Beware of Fake Respirators

Frontline workers depend on respirators to keep them safe from the coronavirus and other pathogens. The U.S. Centers for Disease...

Tune in for Disinfection Tips to Eliminate Cross-Contamination

Tune in for Disinfection Tips to Eliminate Cross-Contamination

Cleaning experts are fielding questions from workers in the industry who are concerned about protecting their customers from cross-contamination as...

Join the Campaign for Additional Paycheck Protection Program Funding

Join the Campaign for Additional Paycheck Protection Program Funding

ISSA has launched an advocacy campaign to urge U.S. Congress to pass additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. The Coronavirus Aid,...

Earth Day, Environmental, Sustainability

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Follow social distancing orders by rallying online through virtual events

As many businesses in the cleaning industry implement sustainability and green cleaning practices, Earth Day is a time to celebrate...

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Open Windows to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Air conditioning units may spread contaminated air

Facility managers preparing their buildings for the end of shelter at home orders may want to clean their air conditioning...

Maintaining Equipment Batteries During a Facility Shutdown

Maintaining Equipment Batteries During a Facility Shutdown

Batteries in cleaning machines need attention to keep them alive during downtime. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, many facilities...