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Vacuum Innovations Are Reshaping Facility Care
October 26, 2026 Tim Mulligan

Vacuum Innovations Are Reshaping Facility Care

Advancements in motor, battery and sensor technology empower vacuums to deliver robust cleaning power while conserving energy, resulting in smarter use of valuable labor and energy resources.

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Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology
October 20, 2026 Kathleen Misovic

Weighing in on ROI of Cleaning Technology

Technology for technology's sake is never the end goal. Cleaning industry leaders encourage organizations to consider their clients and business goals when creating a technology implementation plan.

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Are You Overcleaning or Underservicing Restrooms?
October 19, 2026 Honghao Deng

Are You Overcleaning or Underservicing Restrooms?

Adopting a new method for setting restroom cleaning schedules allows employees to be more efficient and gives them the time to do more high-value work without feeling rushed.

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PDI DemoExperience
October 12, 2026 Sponsored by PDI

Less Plastic, More Wipes: PDI Rethinks Bulk Packaging

In this DemoXperience, explore how PDI is rethinking bulk disinfecting wipe packaging for healthcare environmental services (EVS) teams.

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Vectair
October 9, 2026 Sponsored by Vectair Systems

Vectair Invests in the Industry’s Next Generation of Leaders

Steve Schoembs, the CEO of Vectair, discusses what Vectair sees in the industry’s talent pipeline, and why the company became the presenting sponsor of the Emerging Leaders program at ISSA Show North America.

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September 24, 2026 Jeff Cross

Stop Chasing Tactics and Find Your Marketing Recipe

Your marketing isn’t delivering. Should you spend more on ads, make videos, update your website or figure out AI search?

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Who Tells the Boss What To Do?
September 17, 2026 Jeff Cross

Who Tells the Boss What To Do?

Accountability works well when expectations flow down the organizational chart—but what happens when the person who needs correction is sitting at the top?

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How Cleaning Teams Are Standardizing Work in High-Turnover Environments
August 26, 2026 Kyle Mason

How Cleaning Teams Are Standardizing Work in High-Turnover Environments

Instead of responding to turnover by simply recruiting more employees, focus on building repeatable systems.

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Personalize Your Client Communication With AI and Robots
August 19, 2026 David Wachs

Personalize Your Client Communication With AI and Robots

Handwritten notes created by artificial intelligence-powered robots can boost your business and drive customer retention.

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Long-Term Rental Solutions Create Value for Cleaning Operations
July 27, 2026 Alec Germond & Rory Saleh

Long-Term Rental Solutions Create Value for Cleaning Operations

In any rental partnership, the goal is to provide customers with the equipment and support they need to operate a safe and efficient cleaning program benefiting the facilities they serve.

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July 23, 2026 Jeff Cross

Your Employees Are Using AI. But Are They Still Thinking?

In this episode, we examine the hidden risks of AI overreliance, why some experts warn of declining human judgment, and what business leaders can do to ensure AI remains a powerful tool without weakening the skills that drive innovation and sound decision-making.

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July 17, 2026 Jeff Cross

AI in Hiring: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Employers Need to Know

Whether you're hiring your next technician, supervisor, or office administrator, this conversation offers practical guidance without the hype.

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New Technology Platform Targets the Hidden 90% of Cleaning Budgets
July 16, 2026 Sponsored by Optisolve

New Technology Platform Targets the Hidden 90% of Cleaning Budgets

In this episode, Jeff Cross speaks with Jim Flieler of Charlotte Products and Sanjaya Abeysinghe, CTO of Optisolve, about why labor—not supplies—is the true cost driver in facility cleaning.

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Tips for Integrating AI and Modern Tech into Your Cleaning Company
June 29, 2026 Christian Morales

Tips for Integrating AI and Modern Tech into Your Cleaning Company

Artificial intelligence technology can help your company reduce the administrative work needed to run a strong operation and make your cleaning staff more effective.

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The Top 3 Cleaning Robotics Trends of 2026
June 22, 2026 Seth Rourke

The Top 3 Cleaning Robotics Trends of 2026

Robotic technology is prompting facility managers and building service contractors to think differently about cleaning program outcomes.

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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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