Cleaning Topic: Learn About k-12

LESSONS TO LEADING August 2026
6 Lessons for Assuming Leadership Roles in Cleaning

8/4/2026
A+ Schools Start with Improved IAQ

7/27/2026
CPS Maintains Gold Certification from HGSC

7/9/2026
Summer Summit Supports Leaders in Facility Management

SCALING THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY June 2026
How One District Operationalized Sustainability for Success

4/20/2026
Case Study: High School Improves Restroom Oversight

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS February 2026
How School Cleaning Teams Prepare for Flood Threats

HOW CPS MAKES IT HAPPEN  August 2025
Chicago Public Schools and HGSC Partner to Improve Cleaning for Health 

7/11/2025
School IAQ Fact Sheets Released

7/8/2025
USGBC Enhances Green Schools Program

MAKING THE CASE FOR SOP DEVELOPMENT June 2025
Why SOP Development is Worth Investing Time and Resources

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
Facilities Maximize ROI with Help from Buying Groups

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
How Buying Groups Can Supercharge Educational Sales for Distributors

2/6/2023
Voting Open for Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest

1/27/2023
Finalists Announced for $15,000 Custodians Are Key Award

5/11/2022
ASHRAE Provides Additional Findings To IAQ In Schools Report

2/17/2021
CDC Releases New Guidance For Safe Return To Schools

1/18/2021
Portion Of $130 Billion In School Funding Would Help Hire Custodians

PRIORITIZING CLEANING OVER EVERYTHING ELSE August 2018
Dirty Schools Impact Student Performance

TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Sustainable Cleaning Is A Shared Responsibility

TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives

GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning

GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Measuring Green Cleaning Milestones

SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM BACKPACKS November 2014
Backpack Vacuums Improve Efficiency And Productivity

SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM BACKPACKS November 2014
Benefits to Using Backpack Vacuums

August 2014
School Cleaning Presents Unique Challenges

8/28/2014
Study: Hand Sanitizers Have Little Effect On School Absences

TEACHING GERM WARFARE June 2014
Breaking Down How Germs Are Spread

TEACHING GERM WARFARE June 2014
Explanation Of The Five Levels Of Clean
Surfaces custodians should focus on in an effort to reduce the spread of infection

TEACHING GERM WARFARE June 2014
Chemicals And Equipment That Fight Infections
Surfaces custodians should focus on in an effort to reduce the spread of infection

K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
H2Only Renewable Cleaning Puts Water Tech Into Practice

K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
Commercial Cleaning Corp. Shares Green School Cleaning Guidelines

5/6/2013
Renewable Cleaning Supports ISSA Clean Standard

February 2013
How ISSA and CIRI Developed The Clean Standard: K-12
Scientists are using research to test school surfaces and define the true meaning of clean

February 2013
Setting K-12 School Cleaning Standards
ISSA and CIRI are developing the Clean Standard: K-12 to standardize cleaning in schools

MARKET PROFILE: EDUCATION June 2011
In Schools, Cleaning For Health Prioritizes Children's Wellness
As outsourcing of educational accounts continues to rise, BSCs are developing partnerships by providing green expertise

AROUND THE INDUSTRY November 2010
Study Identifies The Germiest School Surfaces

FROM THE EDITOR August 2010
Put Cleaning At The Head Of The Class

INFECTION CONTROL August 2010
MRSA Still A Concern For Schools
As a new academic year approaches, distributors can help custodial crews prepare for possible staph infections

COVER STORY August 2010
Cut Out?
Custodial outsourcing is on the rise in K-12 schools. Make sure you're a pivotal link in the supply chain or risk losing business

COVER STORY April 2009
Campaigning For Green
More and more states are proposing green cleaning legislation aimed at schools. A look at how civic-minded distributors are leading the charge

FROM THE EDITOR April 2009
Drive Green Initiatives