Industry News
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PE Consolidation in Cleaning: What Owners Need to Know
Private Equity Is Moving Into Home Services — Here's What That Means for Your Cleaning Business Private equity isn't new to home services. The pace of consolidation is accelerating, though — and the data behind it tells cleaning business owners […]
Lucid Bots Launches Power Tether, the Cleaning Drone Industry’s First Ground-Powered Continuous Flight System
The launch comes as Lucid Bots’ connected fleet surpasses 8,760 cumulative flight hours — the equivalent of a full year in the air
Cleaning for a Reason Celebrates Inaugural Debbie Sardone Scholarship Recipient
As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Cleaning for a Reason is proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone $5,000 Scholarship—Victoria Miller of Yorkville, Illinois.
What ISSA’s Advocacy Fund Accomplished for the Cleaning Industry in 2025–2026
ISSA’s 2025-2026 Advocacy Impact Report documents real wins for cleaning businesses — apprenticeships, product policy, and a Senate bill. Here’s the breakdown.
Nominations Open Now for the 2026 ISSA Residential Professional Image Awards
Take the time to recognize your team members that make all the difference at your business!
Smart Business Moves Returns for Special Event on Protecting Profit in a Shifting Market
Industry leaders Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter reunite for a free virtual event focused on helping cleaning business owners prepare for economic uncertainty.
Recognizing Excellence and Service: The Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship
Nonprofit marks milestone 20-year anniversary with newly created scholarship.
Setting the Benchmark for Cleaning Service Excellence: MaidCentral Sweeps 2026 Awards from Software Advice
MaidCentral has been officially recognized as an industry leader for 2026, earning prestigious accolades from Software Advice, one of the most trusted names in software consultation and reviews.
MaidCentral Unveils Profit Bootcamp: A Company-Wide Training Program Designed to Transform Cleaning Businesses Through Data-Driven Growth
MaidCentral today announced the launch of Profit Bootcamp, an all-new virtual partner and customer education program built to help cleaning business owners and their teams master the operational, financial, and strategic systems that drive sustainable profitability and growth.
Maid Brigade Names Danessa Itaya as Brand President
A veteran franchise executive, Itaya brings more than 25 years of experience in multi-brand operations, franchise development, and system growth.
