The Culprits Behind Poor Indoor Air

A facility team’s maintenance guide for improved air quality

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The Intersection of  Facility Innovation and Cleaning  Excellence
Jeff Cross

The Intersection of Facility Innovation and Cleaning Excellence

Training

ISSA Show North America, which returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, is built for everyone involved with cleaning, from building service contractors and in-house facility managers to manufacturers and distributors.

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2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report
Kathleen Misovic

2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report

Industry Research

Building service contractors are optimistic about demand for their services and planning for long-term growth, with 85% projecting an increase in gross sales revenue for 2026.

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The Culprits Behind Poor Indoor Air
Dr. Anna O’Donovan

The Culprits Behind Poor Indoor Air

Health and Safety

Most of the poor IAQ culprits are ordinary building elements that cleaning and maintenance professionals handle all the time: HVAC systems, flooring, insulation, and paint.

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Proper Decontamination Protects Facilities from Narcotic Hazards
Charles Noonan

Proper Decontamination Protects Facilities from Narcotic Hazards

Health and Safety

Illicit drug use in hospitality venues isn’t a new problem. But the growth in the types and potency of synthetic drugs is a recent development.

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Don’t Fall Back on the Winter Checklist
Marvin Ee

Don’t Fall Back on the Winter Checklist

Facility Management

The facilities that consistently make it through winter with fewer disruptions treat winter preparedness as an extension of effective facility management, not as a seasonal project with tasks to mark off a checklist.

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ISSA Show Highlights Sustainability
Stephen P. Ashkin

ISSA Show Highlights Sustainability

Business and Management

This year’s ISSA Show North America program goes beyond environmental responsibility to focus on how sustainability helps organizations build more resilient businesses.

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Persistence Makes School Custodian Day Official
Timothy Johnson

Persistence Makes School Custodian Day Official

Training

For David Hallinan, the recognition has never been about himself, but about elevating the school custodian profession.

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Better Hygiene, Better Business

Better Hygiene, Better Business

Tork Insight data shows 28% of visitors spend less time in spaces with poorly maintained restrooms, a number with real revenue behind it.

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The Clear Choice for Clean

The Clear Choice for Clean

Sprayway is Consumer Reports’ top-rated glass cleaner for 2026, delivering the shine, clarity, and streak-free results that facilities, customers, and occupants notice immediately.

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Everything They Need for the Shift. Nothing They Don’t Need.

Everything They Need for the Shift. Nothing They Don’t Need.

With PortionPac® you can put the work first and make every step count.

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Hand Care Solutions for the World Around You

Hand Care Solutions for the World Around You

Kutol combines efficient dispensing with germ-fighting formulas to support cleaner, healthier spaces.

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Diamond Edge Floor Pads: Harder-Working, Longer-Lasting, Chemical-Free Shine

Diamond Edge Floor Pads: Harder-Working, Longer-Lasting, Chemical-Free Shine

Diamond Edge Floor Pads revolutionize floor care by cleaning and polishing mechanically, no chemicals required.

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