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Jeff Cross

Jeff Cross

ISSA Media Editorial Director

Jeff Cross is the editorial director of ISSA Media, which includes Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine. He is the previous owner of a successful cleaning and restoration firm. He also works as a trainer and consultant for business owners, managers, and front-line technicians. He can be reached at [email protected].


Articles by Jeff Cross

Indoor Air Quality Solutions - Ionization
November 23, 2022 Jeff Cross

Indoor Air Quality Solutions: Ionization

Facility Management

In this first of a series of Straight Talk! episodes on indoor air quality (IAQ), ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross talks with Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director of GBAC, and Doug Hoffman, the executive director of NORMI, to discuss IAQ ionization technology.

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Straight Talk Mike Sawchuk
September 6, 2022 Jeff Cross

Video: Evaluate Your Custodial Closet

Facility Management

In this episode of Straight Talk! with Mike Sawchuk of Sawchuk Consulting, learn the elements of a clean, pristine, and organized custodial closet—and why that’s important to your facility.

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GBAC, infection control
May 5, 2021 Jeff Cross

What GBAC Does for the Cleaning Industry

Infection Control

GBAC leaders discuss the council's role in the global cleaning industry and how it supports professionals through education, training, and accreditation.

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UV-C light
April 19, 2021 Jeff Cross

The Power of UV-C Light

Technology and Trends

Manufacturers of UV-C technology and industry consultants can point to data that prove it works and is an effective antimicrobial innovation.

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smart carpet care
April 13, 2021 Jeff Cross

How to Smarten Up Your Carpet Care Program

Carpet

Choosing the best carpet care program can be a demanding task. But with some careful planning, you will discover several solutions to the various carpet care challenges you face.

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united, cleaning industry
March 31, 2020 Jeff Cross

An Industry Unites: Pulling Together Through Strategic Planning for the Future

Training

Learn how training and membership in associations such as ISSA can help cleaning industry professionals prepare for future pandemics.

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Mopping, EVS, environmental services
March 30, 2020 Jeff Cross

An Industry Unites: A Focus on Facilities Spotlights True Professionalism

Facility Management

Environmental services workers cleaning and disinfecting hospitality and health care facilities are protecting populations at high risk of contracting COVID-19.

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distribution center
March 26, 2020 Jeff Cross

An Industry Unites: Distributors Working 24/7 to Keep the Supply Chain Healthy

Business and Management

Distributors are overcoming challenges to get manufacturers' products to the end users quickly and efficiently.

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manufacturers
March 25, 2020 Jeff Cross

An Industry Unites: Keeping Up With Product Demand During a Pandemic

Products

Cleaning industry manufacturers are working around the clock to make sure disinfectants, soap, hand sanitizer, and other critical products are available to health care providers and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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unity, cleaning industry unity
March 24, 2020 Jeff Cross

An Industry Unites

Business and Management

Learn how building services providers plan to survive, and even thrive, after the fallout from COVID-19.

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A Day with Toilet Paper
October 4, 2018 Jeff Cross

A Day with Toilet Paper

Restrooms

Read a first-person account of the tour and grand opening of tissue-paper manufacturer Sofidel's new plant in Circleville, OH.

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3 Ways to Sell Cleaning Services
September 28, 2018 Jeff Cross

3 Ways to Sell Cleaning Services

Business and Management

Defining your targets, networking with business owners, and singing the praises of your team are three strategies that will help you sell your cleaning services to new clients.

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