Portrait of happy excited smiling young team of janitors in uniform from professional cleaning service standing in a circle with hands up finishing work in clients apartment. Housework concept.


Cleaning is as old as civilization, a practice that has evolved alongside science and innovation. Although it is an essential element of public health, cleaning continues to remain unseen and unrecognized. That is why in 1981, the International Executive Housekeeping Association (IHEA) launched International Housekeeper's/Environmental Services (EVS) week.

Frontline cleaning staff not only support occupant health and safety, but they also adapt to shifting regulations to ensure cleaning systems meet current rigorous standards. The profession has become increasingly technical, yet the culture concerning cleaning remains the same.

This monthly poll seeks to examine how employee recognition enhances the commercial cleaning industry. CleanLink invites its audience to address this subject by filling out the poll below:

Check back in late September for the results! Curious about how industry members feel about industry events? Click here for CleanLink's last monthly poll.