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Cleanliness Scores a Goal for FIFA Athletes
May 20, 2026 Dr. Rebecca Bascom & Dr. Brian Conor Jacobs & Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner & Dr. Omrana Pasha-Razzak

Cleanliness Scores a Goal for FIFA Athletes

Appropriate facility management protocols that prioritize cleaning and disinfection with nontoxic products will be central to U.S. hospitality during this year’s World Cup.

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Novonesis
May 18, 2026 Sponsored by Novonesis

From the Lab to the Reprocessing Floor: How Enzymatic Detergents Get Tested, Chosen, and Trusted

Hear how Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions and Novonesis are helping organizations improve detergent development through technical expertise, ingredient support, and customized solutions.

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Healthy Facilities Start From the Floor
May 18, 2026 Dr. Anna O’Donovan

Healthy Facilities Start From the Floor

When the right flooring is in place and properly maintained, it becomes easier for cleaning crews to manage dust, allergens, and fine particulate matter, allowing them to maintain consistent indoor environmental quality in busy, high-traffic buildings. 

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cleaning in biohazard gear
May 13, 2026 Jeff Cross

Is the Cleaning Industry Ready for What’s Coming?

Get practical insights on how to properly approach biohazard incidents, protect workers, reduce risk, and avoid common cleanup mistakes.

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Novonesis
April 10, 2026 Sponsored by Novonesis

The Chemistry Behind the Clean: Detergents and Enzymes in Medical Device Reprocessing

Cleaning is the foundation of effective medical device reprocessing (MDR)—and not all detergents are created equal.

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Protect Your Facility From Springtime Invaders
April 6, 2026 Jeremy Hundley

Protect Your Facility From Springtime Invaders

Understanding why pests become more active in spring and knowing what proactive steps to take can help commercial facilities stay ahead of infestations before they disrupt operations, tenants, or customers.

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How Healthy Is Your Convention’s Venue?
April 1, 2026 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

How Healthy Is Your Convention’s Venue?

Increasingly, excellence in the meetings and events industry is measured by how well facilities protect people and support public health.

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Myths and Facts About Green Cleaning Products
March 30, 2026 Sami Ki

Myths and Facts About Green Cleaning Products

Counteracting common green product myths with practical, experience-based facts can help commercial facilities focus on what truly drives effective and sustainable cleaning programs.

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Building a Healthier Tomorrow
March 16, 2026 Brant Insero & Chris Traver

Building a Healthier Tomorrow

Schools that embrace sustainable facility management practices are discovering that environmental stewardship and operational excellence go hand in hand, delivering measurable improvements in student health, academic performance, and budget efficiency.

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Managing Lithium Battery Fire Risks
March 10, 2026 Jeff Cross

Managing Lithium Battery Fire Risks

If a lithium battery is damaged, overheated, charged improperly, or internally compromised, heat can build up quickly and cause it to catch fire.

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Cross Contamination Is Not Inevitable
February 24, 2026 Juan Catoni

Cross Contamination Is Not Inevitable

Preventing cross-contamination is not a single task. It’s a disciplined system of process management, training, and accountability.

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Cleaning for Sensitive Populations
February 20, 2026 Allen P. Rathey

Cleaning for Sensitive Populations

Cleaning chemicals that affect sensitive people may affect all of us over time. Adapting your cleaning processes to meet their needs benefits both your customers and your business.

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environmental services, EVS
February 19, 2026 Gregory Gardner

Stopping the Spread of Germs Is a Facility-Wide Mission

Environmental services staff play a critical role in preventing the spread of infectious pathogens in healthcare facilities.

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Green Cleaning Products 101
February 18, 2026 Stephen P. Ashkin

Green Cleaning Products 101

Independent, third-party standards and certifications help purchasers choose the best green cleaning products for their facilities.

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ISSA Media Alert
February 10, 2026 Jeff Cross

FIFA World Cup 2026: Protecting Athlete Performance, Fan Safety, and Venue Continuity

Mass gatherings on the scale of the World Cup bring millions of people into close contact across shared spaces, creating known risks for infectious disease outbreaks

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Cleaning for Health in Winter
February 4, 2026 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Cleaning for Health in Winter

Strengthening infection prevention and maintaining indoor environmental health requires winter-specific cleaning shifts as people spend more time indoors with reduced ventilation and longer viral persistence on surfaces in colder, drier air.

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