What You Might Have Missed in Our Summer 2026 Issue

School may be starting, but it’s not too late to check out the Summer 2026 Cleanfax issue, featuring our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report. Compare your business to trends across the industry to help you plan for the future of your company.

This issue also examines problems with title installation as they impact hard floor care, and we dive into the science behind your cleaning sequence. Just like in math class, your order of operations matters if you want floors that are truly clean. We haven’t forgotten about carpet, and this issue also looks at how Polyester and Triexta have changed over the years. The results may surprise you!

On the business side of things, we explore the future of staffing with AI employees, followed by a hard look at the reasons your customers may not be returning. We also discuss pricing strategies for long-term success, as well as how and why building trust is so important in attracting today’s customers. All this and more industry news and management tips await you in the Summer issue.

The Summer 2026 Cleanfax 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

You can also read the Summer 2026 digital magazine in full.