Read the Summer 2026 Cleanfax Digital Issue

The Summer 2026 issue of Cleanfax arrives with a full slate of content built for cleaning and restoration professionals who are serious about growth, quality, and staying ahead. The 2026 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report reveals where the industry stands on margins, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and more. Technical features address tile installation failures, the science of cleaning sequences, and the evolving world of polyester and triexta carpet. Business-focused articles address pricing strategy, the trust gap in sales, and the coming era of AI employees.

Finally, don’t miss an analysis of IICRC’s push for industry advocacy in Washington, D.C. This issue is packed with ideas that will move you forward.

The Summer 2026 issue includes:

• The Silent Killers of Your Business: Every job leaves a feeling that your clients won’t ignore.
• The 2026 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report: Margins are under pressure, but optimism holds true.
• Why Higher Prices?: They contribute to a long-lasting legacy. 
• Poor Tile Installation: Is the grout really to blame?
• The Science of Sequence: Your cleaning routine may be spreading soil, not removing it—and the order is why.
• The AI Employee Era: It’s coming faster than you think.
• The Operational Plan: How to use a biotoxin assessment kit for microbials.
• The New Era of Polyester and Triexta: Have the appearance-degradation days finally ended?
• The Trust Factor: Buyers have changed. Are you adapting?
• Policy in Motion: Why the IICRC legislative fly-in should matter to you.
• The Last Word: Four Questions: Dan Luckenbaugh

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