In recent years, there has been a steep increase in exclusive or private brands in the cleaning industry, a trend that mimics other industries. Consumer demand and strategic business reasons influence the trend, highlighting distinct roles and benefits for brands versus private labels. Understanding these differences is paramount for companies eyeing increased market size and ...
It’s a very exciting time to be in the cleaning industry. More companies are embracing data-driven practices not just as a trend but as a necessity to enhance their service quality and operational efficiency. Protecting the indoor environment and human health is critical to our effectiveness. The cleaning industry no longer simply sells labor or ...
Are we looking at indoor air quality (IAQ) incorrectly—seeing only parts of the picture based on our roles as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians, janitorial contractors, building managers, engineers, tenants, or occupants? How we view IAQ matters. If we look at its challenges separately, we miss improvements and undersize change. It calls to ...
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 ...
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 ...
From house cleaning to heartfelt connections: one volunteer’s journey Kathleen Albertson, a Philadelphia native, has woven compassion into the fabric of her community. Surviving domestic abuse fueled her commitment to women’s issues, inspiring her unwavering pledge to support those in need. “As I got better, I swore I would never not help someone in need,” ...
Recently, I was catching up with a client in one of my higher education accounts. They were cleaning out dorm furniture and discarding hundreds of desks, dressers, cabinets, and mattresses. I asked why they weren’t donating the items, and the response was they didn’t know how. I’ve always hated waste. Depression-era grandparents raised me. My ...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industries around the globe, including the cleaning industry. However, due to their potential environmental and health risks, many U.S. states have implemented or are considering implementing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS. States Taking Action ...
ISS S/A, parent company of ISS Facility Services, has appointed Steven Quick CEO of the company’s North America operations, effective July 1. Quick has held a broad range of executive leadership roles throughout his career in the facility services industry. He most recently served as CEO of the Unispace Group. He has also held senior positions ...
On May 28, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) Initiative was launched. This worldwide program encourages workspaces and facilities to provide access to menstrual products for employees. To date PPW has recruited 173 Period Positive Workplaces across 40 countries. On June 10, Days for Girls (DfG) released a report of the impact seen by these workplaces. Data from managers in these workspaces ...
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