Monthly Archives: August 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning

By |2024-08-13T14:24:11-05:00August 13, 2024|

It’s essential to understand the details, implications, and strategies when machines, software, computers, and/or microchips use information purposefully to manage, affect, and perform cleaning tasks and related operations. Information, purpose, and control When we supply the information and purpose to machines, integrated circuits, and/or software, we largely control the decisions and outcomes. Examples include current ...

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Kutol Announces New President, Executive Vice President

By |2024-08-13T09:45:10-05:00August 13, 2024|

Kutol Products Company, a leading manufacturer of commercial skin care products, has named Brandon Jones, president and John Rhodenbaugh, executive vice president. This transition in leadership comes after thoughtful, meticulous succession planning efforts and reflects Kutol's dedication to longevity as a family-owned business. Jones and Rhodenbaugh represent the fourth generation of Kutol ownership. Tom Rhodenbaugh, ...

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Banana Products LLC Achieves Trade Dress Protection for the Banana Cone®

By |2024-08-12T11:39:15-05:00August 12, 2024|

Banana Products LLC is excited to announce that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially approved the trade dress application for our flagship product, the Banana Cone®. This monumental achievement underscores the uniqueness and market significance of our product, ensuring its protection and exclusivity in the marketplace indefinitely. Unlike design patents, which provide ...

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IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Standards’ Revisions – IICRC S100 and IICRC S220

By |2024-08-12T10:10:24-05:00August 12, 2024|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of two revised Standards: IICRC S100 Standard for Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings; and IICRC S220 Standard for Hard Surface Floor Covering Inspection. For those interested in serving on either the IICRC S100 or ...

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Updated State Pesticide Registration Survey Now Available

By |2024-08-08T17:35:18-05:00August 8, 2024|

ISSA is pleased to announce the updated State Pesticide Registration Survey. This valuable resource provides essential information on pesticide registration requirements for each state within the continental United States. Pesticide registration is a critical component of the cleaning industry, as many cleaning products fall under this regulatory category. Understanding the specific requirements of each state ...

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Price of Menstrual Products Increasing

By |2024-08-08T11:08:57-05:00August 8, 2024|

In recent years, the average price for period products such as pads and tampons has drastically surged. This escalation has brought a nationwide conversation on menstrual pricing to the table. Since 2019, the average price of a pack of sanitary pads has risen 41%, with tampons increasing by 36% according to a Chicago-based research firm, ...

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Registration Now Open for the ISSA Hygieia Networking & Leadership Conference in Philadelphia

By |2024-08-07T10:06:13-05:00August 7, 2024|

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, join the ISSA Hygieia Network in Philadelphia for its upcoming networking and leadership conference—Workplace Allies: The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner. This information-packed conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tork Club, located inside Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. ...

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Jelmar Announces New Leadership Appointments to Drive Growth and Innovation

By |2024-08-06T13:06:36-05:00August 6, 2024|

Jelmar, LLC, a leader in the household cleaning products industry well-known for its CLR Brands™, CLR PRO®, CLR PRO MAXTM and Tarn-X® product lines, today announced the appointment of Jaci Volles as its new Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer and Rafael Ortiz as its Chief Technology Officer. Volles will lead marketing, business and product development ...

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How Inconsistent IFUs can Lead to Regulatory Fines and Patient Safety Risks

By |2024-08-06T09:45:50-05:00August 6, 2024|

The responsibility to efficiently and effectively clean and disinfect healthcare facilities to support patient safety and reduce healthcare-acquired infections is a top priority. It falls on the shoulders of many healthcare facility professionals. These professionals are required by regulatory agencies to follow IFUs and care and maintenance guidelines created by manufacturers. If they don’t, fines ...

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4M Building Solutions Grows in Wisconsin with Acquisition

By |2024-08-02T13:18:28-05:00August 2, 2024|

St. Louis-based commercial cleaning and janitorial services company 4M Building Solutions (www.4-M.com), has acquired Thario Building Services in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The announcement was made jointly by Tim M. Murch, CBSE, 4M CEO and managing partner, and Thario’s ownership, the husband-and-wife team of Roger Thario, CEO, and Diane Thario, CFO. Terms of the acquisition were ...

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