Cleaning Companies: Beware of the NEW “Bait and Switch” [Video]
A new sneaky and inconspicuous issue is plaguing the cleaning industry in the form of a good old "bait and switch." Fortunately, Jim Pemberton, the...
Darren Hudema, WLS, of PuroClean Elected to IICRC Board of Directors
TAMARAC, FL.—January 17, 2023—PuroClean, a leading restoration and remediation franchise based in South Florida, is proud to announce Darren Hudema's election to serve on the...
ACI CEO Melissa Hockstad Named Chair of NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—January 15, 2023—Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), will serve as the Chair of the National Association of Manufacturers'...
2022 ISSA Year in Review: Howie Do It in the Cleaning Industry
2022 was an exciting year of firsts for ISSA and the cleaning industry with the launch of the Rethink What Clean Means campaign. Developed to...
2023 ACI Convention Keynote Speaker Explores “Superhero Leadership in Uncertain Times”
WASHINGTON, D.C. "“ January 13, 2023 "“Brett Culp, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of the not-for-profit The Rising Heroes Project, will give a keynote...
ACI CEO Melissa Hockstad Named Association Executive of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. "“ January 13, 2023 "“Melissa Hockstad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive...
CFI Launches new Dealer Program in February
UNION CITY, CA.—January 12, 2023—The Carpet & FabriCare Institute, CFI, is set to launch its new Dealer Program on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the...
Strong “˜Family Ties’: The Love and Legacy of one Man’s Bowtie
By Samantha Hager The day is October 12, 2022, and the tall, thin, confident man is carefully pulling out a piece of intricate fabric...
Inclusion Expert Encourages Company Leaders to Expand Their DEI Conversations
SHREWSBURY, PA.—January 12, 2023 —Attracting and retaining diverse talent builds stronger businesses capable of deeper client connections, but are the leaders behind DEI efforts missing...
A Review of the IICRC Safety and Health Field Guide for Cleaners (Pt. 1)
By James (Lee) Senter The IICRC is a standards writing organization and a certification body for the cleaning and restoration industries. The standards written by...