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ISSA’s October End Period Poverty Update

By |2024-10-04T11:32:27-05:00October 4, 2024|

Welcome to ISSA’s October Period Project Update. This communication from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, will keep you up to date on the association’s efforts to end period poverty through advocacy and education. We encourage you to sign up for this monthly update.  Featured Updates U.S. Department of Labor Publishes ...

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Only 35% of Workers Describe Their Workplace Air as Very Clean

By |2024-10-03T12:30:00-05:00October 3, 2024|

Fellowes, a global leader and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, announces the results of its third annual 2024 Annual International Day of Clean Air Survey. Fellowes conducts this proprietary survey each year as part of its commitment to understanding workers’ needs and concerns to better help ...

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IICRC S410 Standard Available for Public Review

By |2024-10-02T11:57:27-05:00October 2, 2024|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened public review for the IICRC S410 Standard for Professional Cleaning of the Built Environment for Infection Control. Download the draft Standard and submit your comments online from September 27th to November 11th, 2024 here: https://iicrc.org/s410/ As part of the ANSI 45-day public review period, ...

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3M introduces WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector, a first-of-its-kind continuous solar charging headset for consumers

By |2024-10-02T11:32:05-05:00October 2, 2024|

3M expands its commitment to consumer safety and hearing protection with the launch of 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect + Solar Hearing Protector. The headset marks the first solar charging wireless Bluetooth hearing protector available in the consumer market. Using the flexible solar cell technology Powerfoyle™, the headset continuously charges with both outdoor and indoor light for ...

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GBAC STAR Facility Reaccreditation Empowers and Strengthens the Cleaning and Facility Solutions Industry

By |2024-10-01T14:50:04-05:00October 2, 2024|

We are pleased to announce that a distinguished list of transportation hubs, airports, convention centers, museums, stadiums, and commercial office spaces have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. This prestigious GBAC® STAR recognition underscores their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring the health ...

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Universal Bathroom Cleaner Challenge Brief

By |2024-09-18T11:36:37-05:00September 18, 2024|

Universal Bathroom Cleaner Challenge Brief What we’re looking for We aim to make bathroom cleaning easier and simpler, so we want a cleaning agent that can do it all! We're looking for one product that can remove all stains and odors in the bathroom. Conventional cleaners usually tackle different jobs with different formulas: mold stains ...

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William “Bill” Gradinger passed away peacefully

By |2024-09-18T11:26:50-05:00September 18, 2024|

William "Bill" Gradinger passed away peacefully in the morning hours of August 29th, 2024, at age of 80. He was born the eldest son to parents Harrison "Gale" Gradinger and Shirley Bell Saunders Gradinger in Pittsburg, KS on Sept. 27th, 1943. After he, his parents, and younger brother Rich moved to Kansas City, KS, Bill ...

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ISSA Elects New 2025 Board Members

By |2024-09-16T13:45:57-05:00September 17, 2024|

ISSA Elects New 2025 Board Members ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2025 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by incoming ISSA President Laurie Sewell of Servicon. Vice President/President-Elect:  Scott Stevenson, KleenMark Executive Officer:  Rachel Sanchez, Prestige Maintenance USA ...

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Celebrate Environmental Services Week

By |2024-09-10T13:30:01-05:00September 10, 2024|

To celebrate Environmental Services Week (starting September 9) and National Custodian Day (October 2), Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is hosting celebrations across the nation for the third year in a row to recognize and show appreciation for custodians and cleaning and maintenance professionals. RCP’s leadership team is hosting more than 200 global events, where they’ll ...

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Poll Asks What Are the Key Drivers of Sustainability

By |2024-09-10T09:21:34-05:00September 10, 2024|

A poll on LinkedIn, which received close to 1,000 impressions in one week, asked LinkedIn members the following question: Which of the following do you believe is the most important driver of sustainability for businesses today? Those taking the poll had four options to select from: Risk Mitigation Increased Profits Waste Reduction Creating a Healthier ...

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