The microfiber cleaning cloth market is driven by the increasing demand for efficient, eco-friendly cleaning solutions across various industries such as automotive, healthcare, and hospitality. Growing consumer awareness about hygiene and cleanliness, along with the trend toward sustainable and reusable products, further boosts the market. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual… read more
Jan/San & Disposables News
Registration Now Open for 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit
Early access registration is now open to ISSA members for the largest Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, the 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, March 31-April 1 in Washington, DC. ISSA, the worldwide cleaning and facility solutions industry association, is hosting the 2025 summit with support from INDA, the Association of… read more
Top Reasons Customers Change BSCs
Breaking up can be hard to do, but if your commercial cleaning company isn’t cutting it — or cleaning it — it’s time to part ways. But how do you know when you’re at that fork in the road – deciding whether to keep your current cleaner or make a switch to another company? As… read more
Georgia-Pacific fined nearly US$650,000 following fatal workplace incident at Camas mill
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries found safety violations that contributed to the death of a 32-year-old employee, Dakota Cline, in a March 8 incident involving a packing machine Georgia-Pacific has been fined US$648,292 by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) following the death of a 32-year-old employee at its… read more
IAQ Washing
Indoor air quality-washing refers to the practice of making misleading or exaggerated claims about the quality of indoor air or the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). Similar to greenwashing, IAQ washing aims to create a false sense of environmental responsibility or health benefits. So, how can IAQ washing… read more
The New Terminal One at JFK Airport Seeking New Janitorial Contract
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport) will announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking firms to provide services for a bundled facilities management contract that includes janitorial, landscaping maintenance, pest control, and related waste management services in support of New Terminal One’s operations. Aligned with the New Terminal One’s… read more
ISSA and 19 Member Companies Honored as 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Winners
Exciting News from ISSA! We are thrilled to announce that ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and 19 member companies have been selected as the 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year recipients by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This prestigious award recognizes organizations that have significantly contributed to developing and commercializing safer chemicals… read more
SC Johnson Professional Opens Registration for Annual Happy Hands Contest
On your marks, get set, create! Registration for the SC Johnson Professional Happy Hands dispenser design contest is now open. The annual contest allows students in grades K-12 to explore their creative side while helping them understand the importance of regular hand washing and sanitizing in schools. The contest features two categories: elementary school (grades… read more
EPA Strengthens Safer Choice Standard for Commercial Cleaning Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized updates to strengthen the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) Standard, which identifies the requirements that products and their ingredients must meet to earn EPA’s Safer Choice label or DfE logo. These updates strengthen the criteria products must meet to qualify for the voluntary Safer Choice label,… read more
Can Cleaning Spark Love? CLR’s New Ad Campaign Says Yes
CLR Brands™, a leading name in powerful cleaning solutions, is extending its brand platform with an innovative fresh twist that diverges from conventional cleaning product advertising, which typically emphasizes only product benefits. The engaging and relatable new ad campaign underscores the unexpected connection between cleaning and romance, appealing to a modern audience that values both… read more