Purdue University Extension educators receive ACI Clean and Healthy Families & Communities Award; honor recognizes outreach efforts that raise awareness of safe, effective uses of cleaning productsWashington, DC – Two Purdue University Extension educators were honored by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) for helping consumers learn the science behind cleaning products. The Indiana-based educators, Mary Ann Lienhart Cross [...]
Cleaning professionals can now obtain their certification over the weekend with IEHA’s traveling Boot Camp program.Westerville, OH — The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA), a leading non-profit organization providing education and resources to individuals who manage professional cleaning operations, today announced that it will take its Professional Education Credentialing Program (PECP) on the road. IEHA’s [...]
SmallBusinessTrends.com lists 50 business ideas for those with no interest in or low access to traditional business technologies.In its 2016 list, SmallBizTrends.com lists cleaning businesses as the #1 low tech business idea: All you need to start your own cleaning business is a stockpile of cleaning supplies and access to clients, which you can [...]
Professional discussion groups jump from LinkedIn to Facebook.In the past year, you may have observed the slow death of professional discussion groups on LinkedIn; though a few continue to receive a steady flow of new discussions started, the conversations are often a rehash of old ones. So where have all of the veteran CBOs gone [...]
ISSA and BSCAI will continue efforts to collaborate with the Chinese cleaning industry to deliver the highest international standards and certification throughout the country.Northbrook, IL, USA—As part of its mission to change the way the world views cleaning, ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is partnering with the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) to [...]
Kennett and Rodriguez achieve top honors in the residential cleaning industry for their work in 2015.COLUMBUS, OH – The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) recognized the winners of their 2015 Professional Image Awards at its Annual Cleaning Convention recently in Las Vegas. Danielle Kennett of Marvelous Maids in O’Fallon, Missouri, was named the [...]
It only takes five minutes to get more of what you want out of ARCSI. Take the ARCSI 2016 Planning Survey.Without sounding like the Grinch who stole Christmas, we need your help. In our last newsletter, ARCSI President Jeff Lange asked for your input to help your Board to plan events and initiatives for you in [...]
Don't miss the Dec. 15 deadline to submit your presentation proposal for the CIRI Symposium in April 2016."Cleaning Science, Health, Environment, and The Clean Standard: Field Testing, New Research, Innovative Methods, Findings, and Challenges" Albany, NY – December 2, 2015. The not-for-profit Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) International, www.ciriscience.org, in conjunction with IICRC and [...]
In the residential cleaning industry, it is difficult for many business owners to anticipate payroll 12 months ahead of time. Workers’ Compensation Insurance is required by law for businesses in most states. It provides employees with coverage for some lost wages and medical costs that accrue from injuries occurring on the job. Employers benefit from [...]
This is going to be a year of exciting change for the Institute!Las Vegas – Oct. 28, 2015 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced the election of five members to the 2015-2016 Board of Directors. Elections were held during the IICRC’s October shareholder meeting in Las Vegas. New Board [...]
