It is every individual’s responsibility to ensure cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces that are touched often (also called high-touch surfaces) are done effectively. This will decrease the risk of transmission of germs (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) that cause infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has Read more
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced that its first official scientific paper has completed peer-review and been accepted for publication. The paper, “Biological Air Quality Considerations for Non-Healthcare, As Built Environments,” was developed with support from the National Airduct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and addresses Read more
Essity has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader by the global nonprofit environmental organization CDP. The CDP’s designation reflects Essity’s efforts to reduce emissions of what is referred to as Scope 3 (which includes purchased goods and services, purchased transportation, and waste from operations) in the Science-Based Targets initiative. “Our day-to-day Read more
The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro, has been named the official cleaning and disinfectant product partner of The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkley). Per the terms of the three-year, nearly US$1.3 million-dollar relationship, Clorox will provide the Berkley, California, university with Clorox® disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer as well as Read more
The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) has announced the installation of newly elected officers and directors to its board. The following directors were elected to officer positions on the BSCAI Board of Directors in 2022: President: Nathalie Doobin, Harvard Services Group Inc. President-elect: Paul Taylor, ESS Clean Inc. Vice president: Philippe Read more
CloroxPro has launched CloroxPro HealthyClean, an online learning platform designed for frontline cleaners and managers. The on-demand digital educational system features the HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course, which recently achieved accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), indicating it has met the highest standards for program quality and training comprehension. CloroxPro Read more
Tork, an Essity brand, pioneered the industry’s first data-driven cleaning solution in 2014. Back then, few people had given serious thought about how digital solutions could help Facility Managers and Facility Service Companies maximize efficiency and allocate resources. Now, the pandemic has brought new and even higher demands on cleaning Read more
3M, in partnership with Discovery Education, has launched the 2022 Young Scientist Challenge. The 15th-annual middle school competition calls for students in grades 5-8 to submit a video demonstrating an innovation that could provide a solution to an everyday problem. A panel of judges will select 10 finalists in June. The Read more
Americo Manufacturing Co. has been acquired by specialty filtration medias manufacturer Fibrix Filtration for an undisclosed sum. Per the terms of the agreement, the two organizations will form a new corporate entity—Clean Solutions Group (CSG). Fibrix and Americo will continue operations as subsidiaries of CSG, which will be led by Read more
Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. Outstanding Organic Protection HOSPECO’s new Enviro Gards® Organic Maxi Pads Vend Pack provides a more natural product that contributes less disposable waste to the environment. Each pad features a pesticide-free, 100% organic cotton top sheet; Read more