Cleaning Topic: Learn About schools

THE FUTURE OF IAQ MANAGEMENT November 2024
IAQ Pilot Program Provides Insight into School Air Quality

COST OF CLEAN October 2024
Cleaning Budgets Plagued by Pricing Increases

SMALL BUT MIGHTY October 2024
Advantages of Compact Floor Care Equipment

9/9/2024
Online Hygiene Education Program Supports Thousands of Students

8/22/2024
High School Students Share Handwashing Habits, Restroom Concerns

HOW MATURITY MODELS ENABLE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE June 2024
Why Maturity Models Make Sense for Educational Settings

HOW MATURITY MODELS ENABLE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE June 2024
Making Health and Sustainability a Priority

TAKING THE NEXT STEP June 2024
Cleaning Managers Discuss Green, IAQ and Infection Prevention in Educational Facilities

TAKING THE NEXT STEP June 2024
Scheduling and Training on Cleaning Standards in Schools

TAKING THE NEXT STEP June 2024
Challenges to Involving Building Occupants in Cleaning Programs

TAKING THE NEXT STEP June 2024
Cleaning Managers Tackle Departmental Challenges

UNDERSTANDING A SCOPE OF SERVICES April 2024
Developing Comprehensive Service Strategies for Facility Cleaning Programs

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: ALL TOGETHER NOW February 2024
Lessons Learned from Developing an Integrated IAQ Strategy in Schools

2/20/2024
Chicago Public Schools Proposes Return to In-House Custodial Management

1/3/2024
The Cost of Unusable Toilets in Schools

12/13/2023
Portland Public Schools Custodians Continue Fight for New Contract

11/21/2023
How to Protect School Plumbing Systems During the Holidays

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE  November 2023
Translation Technology Brings Cleaning Programs to New Heights

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEVELING UP THE CLEANING PROGRAM October 2023
Simple Strategies Facility Managers Can Use to Boost Sustainability

10/4/2023
Best of CleanLink from September

QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity

9/20/2023
Lexington School Teacher Expresses Concern Over Lack of On-Site Janitors

9/19/2023
Seattle Public Schools, Custodial Union Reach Deal

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: RECRUITING AND RETAINING TOP TALENT August 2023
How Facility Managers Can Offer a Path to Professional Growth

8/7/2023
5 Healthy Practices for Back-to-School Custodial Teams

7/25/2023
Sodexo at School CEO Named

7/21/2023
ACI Receives Clarion Award for Campaign

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: FINDING THE BASELINE June 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Benefit from Self-Assessments

IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Seasonal Nature of Viruses Keeps Schools on their Toes

IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Tackling Cleaning Concerns Before Schools Welcome Students

4/27/2023
Custodian Honored by School District for 50 Years of Service

4/26/2023
Webinar for School Facility Leaders Will Explore Sustainability Self-Assessment

4/20/2023
Winner Announced in 2023 Happy Hands Contest

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS  April 2023
Cleaning Self-Assessment Identifies Key Areas of Improvement 

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: MAINTAINING A WORK FORCE February 2023
3 Keys to Training, Sustaining and Retaining Workers 

1/26/2023
Nominate Your Top Custodian in Annual Nationwide Competition

1/25/2023
Knox County Schools Agree to Cleaning Contractor Agreement Amid Custodial Shortages

1/18/2023
BSC Helps Georgia School System Improve Energy Performance

12/13/2022
Case Study: School Cleaning Key To Student Infection Control

FORMING A FLEET November 2022
Consulting Custodial Staff on Cleaning Equipment Purchases

LEARNING FROM A SELF-ASSESSMENT November 2022
Tool Helps Assess School Facilities Management Strategies

11/23/2022
5 Reasons to Adopt Green Cleaning Practices for Safer Schools

11/9/2022
5 Ways Safe, Clean Schools Can Engage Students

10/26/2022
ABM Assists Abbeville County Schools with Integrated Facility Upgrade Solution

10/17/2022
Healthy Schools Campaign, Green Seal Partner for Sustainability Program

10/5/2022
Self-Assessment Tool Available for School Facility Professionals

SCHOOLS FACE 3 MAJOR CHALLENGES September 2022
Top Challenges for School Facility Managers

9/30/2022
Proper Disinfecting: How to Tackle Today's Tough Pathogens

9/29/2022
First Program for Healthy and Sustainable Schools Launched

9/23/2022
Pilot Project Highlights Importance of Air Monitoring for School IAQ

9/22/2022
5 Ways Safe and Clean Schools Can Engage Students

9/6/2022
Lysol Launches Healthy Schools Video Series Campaign

8/22/2022
5 Ways to Create Cleaner Environments While Returning Back to School

8/19/2022
Why IAQ Should Be Prioritized in Schools

CLEANING SIMPLIFIED August 2022
School Shares Benefits of Streamlining Cleaning Processes

8/11/2022
School Custodians in Ohio Secure Pay Raise

INSPECTING WHAT YOU EXPECT June 2022
Creating Cleaning Routines that Stick

INSPECTING WHAT YOU EXPECT June 2022
Adjusting, Communicating Cleaning Programs to Fit Facility Needs

6/22/2022
Essity, UNICEF in Mexico Extend Hygiene Partnership

6/21/2022
Alert Custodian Discovers, Safely Confines Cougar in Empty Classroom

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

5/10/2022
Winner Of Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest Announced

CLEANING REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY April 2022
Tools That Help Ensure Cleaning Compliance

3/7/2022
Green Seal, Healthy Schools Campaign Launch First National Standard For School Air Quality

12/29/2021
Survey: Disinfection Strategies In Schools Need Improvement 

12/10/2021
3 Tips For Improving School IAQ

12/8/2021
Students Team Up To Buy Truck For Beloved Janitor

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: PRIORITIZING HEALTH November 2021
Top Health Challenges Facing Schools

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: PRIORITIZING HEALTH November 2021
Funding Can Improve Facilities, Standard Protocols

TEAMING UP November 2021
Enhancing A School District Cleaning Program

TEAMING UP November 2021
A Mutually Beneficial Distributor/District Partnership

11/16/2021
Clorox, Atlanta Hawks Partner To Support Public Schools

11/5/2021
CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5-11

FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Denver Public Schools Embrace Autonomous Autoscrubbers

FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Floor Equipment That Helps Minimize Downtime

FACILITY FOCUS: ROBOTIC REVAMP October 2021
Autonomious Autoscrubbers Help Streamline Floor Care

BRINGING IN A BIT OF COLOR October 2021
Color-coding Microfiber Improves Processes

10/20/2021
Second Call For Comment On The Healthy Green Schools Standard

10/8/2021
COVID-19 Rates Higher In Areas Without School Masking Policies

9/28/2021
At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Testing Available In Colorado

8/27/2021
District Upgrades Cleaning Program Ahead Of School Year

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE August 2021
4 Lessons For Safe School Reopenings

8/18/2021
Sisters Organize Donation Of 92,000 Hand Sanitizer Bottles

8/16/2021
Austin School District Defies Statewide Mask Mandate Ban

8/2/2021
A Handwashing Refresher For The Upcoming School Year

7/23/2021
CDC Updates COVID-19 School Guidance

7/19/2021
Schools Especially Prone To COVID-19 Delta Variant

7/15/2021
Last Chance To Comment On Green Standard

7/8/2021
New Standard For Cleaning Schools Seeks Public Comment

6/10/2021
Late Vet And School Custodian Honored

5/3/2021
ASHRAE Supports USGBC Report On School IAQ

ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES April 2021
Hybrid Learning Enhances School Cleaning

ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES April 2021
Boosting Morale Amid Pandemic Stress

4/6/2021
Happy Hands Contest Winners Named

4/6/2021
Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Seeks New Program Members

3/22/2021
3 Foot Social Distancing Rule Considered By Schools

A LESSON IN CLEANING February 2021
Cooperative Cleaning Helps Schools Reopen

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

2/2/2021
Another City's Public Schools Stocked With Free Menstrual Product

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

12/30/2020
Educational Facility Managers Look Back At 2020

11/13/2020
Germ-Targeting Lights Installed On School Buses

10/19/2020
Tips For Cleaning And Disinfecting Schools

10/1/2020
Tips For Keeping Schools Clean

CLEANING DURING COVID SHUTDOWN September 2020
Reopening Requires Multi-Department Planning

9/18/2020
The Area That's Overlooked In School Cleaning

9/3/2020
NYC Schools Postpone Return, Implement COVID-19 Safeguards

8/25/2020
Cintas Donates Masks, Supplies To Schools

8/24/2020
Guidelines For Safer COVID-19 Cleaning And Disinfection In Schools

8/21/2020
Germinator Awarded Vendor Contract

8/20/2020
Educators Believe Restrooms, Cafeterias Present Biggest Germ Risk

7/14/2020
Custodians Fear Return To School

SEEKING GREENER PASTURES April 2020
Indoor Air Quality Affects Education, Student Health

HEALTHY SCHOOLS April 2020
Product Selection, Organization Key To Standardized Cleaning

CASE STUDY November 2019
No-Touch Cleaning Keeps Schools Spotless

11/25/2019
Entire School District Closes Due To Illness

11/22/2019
Healthy Schools Campaign And Green Seal Partner

11/15/2019
'Best Green Schools' Nominations Due Monday

10/4/2019
Bed Bugs Strike School, Hospital

10/3/2019
Students Honor Custodian With Massive Portrait

THE RISE OF ROBOTS August 2019
Automation An Asset To Janitor

7/16/2019
CASE STUDY: Energy Performance Program To Save School Millions

THE BURDEN OF BIO ODOR June 2019
Jan/San Distributors Help Tackle Difficult Restroom Smells

April 2019
Kids Like Sustainability In The Classroom

APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability

November 2018
Growing Through Continued Education

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Alternatives To Traditional Waste And Recycling

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Truly Sustainable Method To Managing Waste

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Gaining Support For Sustainable Initiatives

THE RIGHT MACHINE FOR THE JOB November 2018
Selecting The Best Vacuum For Distributors' Largest Markets

10/15/2018
CASE STUDY: Doing More Cleaning With Less Money

September 2018
Appealing To The Eco-Friendly Customer

8/27/2018
Celebrating 15 Years Of Healthy Schools

OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Techniques To Achieving Green Cleaning Buy-In

OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Research That Supports Sustainability In Schools

OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Communicating And Promoting Green Cleaning Initiatives

6/25/2018
School Workers Must Undergo Fresh Background Checks

6/7/2018
Chicago Schools Facilities Chief Out After Failed Inspections

PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Evolution Of Green Cleaning Initiatives

PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Future Of Cleaning Green

3/21/2018
Durham Schools To In-source Cleaning Again

12/8/2017
Massachusetts Charter School Cleaners Go Green

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

TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Shifting From Green Cleaning To Sustainability

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Steps To Implementing Green Cleaning Programs

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Introducing Green Products And Processes

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
How Vendors Help Support Sustainability

GREEN CLEANING LAWS MAKE PROGRESS September 2017
Legislation Mandating Green Cleaning In Schools Is Successful

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
Cleaning Challenges With Breakfast In The Classroom

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
A Team Effort Keeps Schools Clean

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
Responding To Spills

A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
How New Programs Impact Cleaning

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE August 2017
Seminars Tout Green And Healthy Schools

ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Steps To Transitioning To Green Cleaning

ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Creating A Sustainability Plan

7/17/2017
ISSA Convention Features Green School Seminars

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION June 2017
Inspection Programs That Focus On Cleanliness

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION June 2017
Defining Cleaning Standards

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION June 2017
Protocol For Cleaning Facilities

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK June 2017
Schools Still Tough Market For Contract Cleaners
The education market has been BSCs’ largest target for growth, but there has been minimal market gain

5/2/2017
Report Focuses On Student Health And Wellness

EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
School District Bucks Turnover Trends

EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
Closing The Loop On Training Challenges

EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
Identifying Emerging Cleaning Leaders

LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Implementing A Green Cleaning Program

LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Promoting Healthy Cleaning Practices

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

ENGAGING AND ENCOURAGING STAFF May 2016
Leadership Techniques That Encourage Cleaning Workers

ENGAGING AND ENCOURAGING STAFF May 2016
Encouraging And Motiving Staff

BUILDING A GREEN TEAM April 2016
Tips For Managers Launching Green Cleaning Programs

BUILDING A GREEN TEAM April 2016
The Players Needed For A Winning Green Cleaning Team

STUDYING GREEN November 2015
Five Challenges To Green Cleaning In Schools

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Using Aqueous Ozone To Clean For Health

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Green Cleaning Supports University Goals

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Involving Students To Help Grow Green Programs

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Greening Pest Control Processes

April 2015
Start Cleaning Charter And Private Schools

August 2014
Before Cleaning Schools, Research The RFP

August 2014
School Cleaning Presents Unique Challenges

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

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Aligning Cleaning And Disinfecting Procedures In Schools

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Disinfecting Schools' High Touch Surfaces

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Green Disinfectant Options

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Disinfecting Child Care Centers

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS August 2013
Cleaning Public Schools In Chicago

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS August 2013
Purchasing And Practicing Green Cleaning In Schools

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS August 2013
Cutbacks at Chicago Public Schools

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS August 2013
The Role of CPS Director of Asset Management

HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
Tailoring Infection Control Programs to the Market

5/13/2013
PC4HS Board Member, Roni Barker, Receives Plant Facilities ESP of the Year Award

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

February 2013
Should Kids Use Hand Sanitizer?
Manufacturers discuss whether it's safe for kids in schools to use hand sanitizer

1/3/2013
Portland Public Schools Receives Silver 2012 Green Cleaning Award

12/28/2012
Procyon Awarded Preferred Vendor Status Within Process Cleaning For Healthy Schools

12/19/2012
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools Supports IEHA Measurement Program

November 2012
Sensitive Occupants: Best Cleaning Practices
Cleaning around sensitive occupants increasingly important

11/16/2012
Improving IAQ In Schools Following Natural Disasters

10/31/2012
Healthy Schools Campaign Recognizes Enviro-Solutions

7/20/2012
Unisource Worldwide Renews Support of Healthy Schools Campaign

4/12/2012
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools Picks Advanced Vapor Technologies

11/9/2011
First Public Charter School Joins Healthful Schools Program

October 2011
Helping Schools Ensure Hand Sanitizer Gets Utilized
Kids should be supervised when using hand sanitizer, especially if alcohol-based

October 2011
Soap’s Contribution To Proper Hand Washing In Schools

ASHKIN ON GREEN August 2011
Green Cleaning Award For Schools Distinguishes BSCs

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

6/15/2011
San Francisco Schools Consider Green Cleaning Program Expansion

6/13/2011
Greening Schools for the Next Generation

AROUND THE INDUSTRY March 2011
Process Cleaning Provides An Efficient Way To Clean Schools

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

EDITORIAL June 2010
Green Legislation: Keeping Up With New Laws

COVER STORY October 2009
Green Update

FROM THE EDITOR October 2009
Overwhelmed By Green?

ISSA REPORTS October 2009
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

ISSA REPORTS September 2009
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

GREEN NEWS September 2009
Hawaii Requires Green Cleaning In Schools

7/29/2009
Higher Ed. Bill Contains Money for 'Green Schools'

NEWS TICKER July 2009
Green Cleaning Laws Passed In Conn., Nev.

EDITORIAL June 2009
Edging Out The Competition

GREEN PRODUCTS May 2009
Green Cleaning Schools Legislation: How BSCs Are Adjusting

5/11/2009
Conn. House Passes Green Cleaning In Schools Bill

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

NEWS TICKER April 2009
Green Cleaning Bills Proposed In Many States

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2009
Studying Up On School Floor-Care Programs
A variety of hard-surface floors makes for a complicated sale of floor-care chemicals in educational facilities

GREEN NEWS February 2009
Missouri Finalizes Green Specifications For Schools

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Customers Demand Green; BSCs Supply It

EDITORIAL August 2008
Green Initiatives Up To BSCs To Implement

EDITORIAL July 2008
Midwest's Green Reputation Growing

3/14/2008
Custodians Monitor Green Cleaning Progress

3/12/2008
Illinois Finalizes Green Guidelines for Schools

3/4/2008
Green Schools Healthier, Smarter?

FACE OF THE INDUSTRY February 2008
ISSA Backs Cleaning Act

1/10/2008
ISSA Supports Green Cleaning for Schools Guidelines

FACE OF THE INDUSTRY January 2008
SouthEast Link Pairs With Schools

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Green Cleaning In Educational Facilities

10/23/2007
USGBC Launches Green Schools Web Site

NEWSBRIEFS October 2007
LEED Certification: Ohio Schools Aim For Green Buildings

OPERATIONSLOG: CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2007
Preventing Cross-Contamination In Schools Protects Children, Staff
BSCs should be prepared to be proactive and reactive to health threats on surfaces

6/5/2007
Kentucky Schools Embrace Green Initiatives

OUTSOURCING May 2007
Tight School Budgets Benefit BSCs
Is Michigan kickstarting a nation-wide outsourcing trend?

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT April 2007
Schools Ripe For Green Cleaning
The time is now for BSCs to win green cleaning contracts in schools

FEATURE November 2006
A Lesson In Clean
Distributors provide educators with an education on making schools a healthy place to learn

NEWSBRIEFS October 2006
Healthy Schools Campaign Releases Green Handbook

GREENGUIDE February 2006
Schools Clean Green, And BSCs Profit

COVER STORY August 2004
Learning Curves
Business opportunities abound in the school market — How to move to the head of your class