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Videos, Tutorials, and Guides.

Green Cleaning: Fading Away?
Courtesy of ISSA
Have you noticed how you hear less and less about "green cleaning"? Do you wonder if it is because it was just the latest fad that is now fading away? Or maybe it is now simply become status quo? Regardless, knowing the future of green cleaning is crucial for all segments of the industry. In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, learn about the direction of green cleaning and how it affects you.
Basic Sequence to Proper Cleaning
Courtesy of ISSA
Fundamentals matter. They provide the basis to accomplish any task with efficiency. In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, Lynn Krafft, president of Krafft Cleaning Service in Watertown, NY, explains a simple process to recognizing the basic technique for proper, effective cleaning.
Recovering From Workplace Violence
Courtesy of ISSA
As the incidents of workplace violence increase, so does the need for a plan to respond. In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, IEHA member and past president Gene Woodard, REH, explains the immediate steps an institution needs to take to start the recovery process when the unthinkable happens.
A Quality System in Four Steps
Courtesy of ISSA
Raising the professionalism of the cleaning industry is just one of the objectives of the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS). In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, Dan Wagner explains why this is crucial to the future of the industry, as well as how a quality system with four key components is the place to start.
Green Cleaning and Healthy Schools
Courtesy of ISSA
What does a school need to do to implement a green cleaning program? In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, Deputy Director of the Healthy Schools Campaign Mark Bishop explains the five simple steps that provide a blueprint.
Faster Cleaning While Saving Money with Rex Morrison
Courtesy of ISSA
Is it possible for an entire school district to cut cleaning costs by $880,000? In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, Rex Morrison explains how Washoe County School District created cleaner, healthier spaces for both students and staff while cutting costs.
Workloading Standards
Courtesy of ISSA
How many janitors are necessary to clean your facility in a timely, effective manner? What tools and procedures do they require? In this ISSA Educational Quick Clip, John Walker presents five ways to determine effective workloading solutions.
2011 Economic Outlook: In-House Facility Managers Weigh In
Courtesy of CleanLink
Corinne Zudonyi, editor of Housekeeping Solutions magazine and CleanLink.com, recently took the opportunity to sit down with IEHA members James Baio, Hartford Hospital, Sr. Martha Ann Reich, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, Valerie Reese, Country Club of Virginia, David Crowell, Saint Francis Medical Center and Alan Bigger, retired facilities director to get their take on the current state of the economy, how it has affected their department and where they plan to go from here.
Measuring Clean
Courtesy of ISSA
Measuring cleanliness can prove effectiveness to your customers while training your employees on proper cleaning techniques. Alan Bigger demonstrates how to measure cleanliness using an ATP monitor.
Media Tour—TURI and IEHA Testing
Courtesy of
Click here to learn more about TURI and IEHA's new program that tests and recognizes manufacturers effectiveness of cleaning products—both Green and conventional.
Quality IQ
Courtesy of ISSA
Find out how quality control can lead to quality results! In this video, NISH Project Manager Mickey Crowe explains the importance of developing your Quality IQ to improve custodial operations.
Cleaning Solution pH Testing
Courtesy of ISSA
Using the wrong carpet-cleaning solution can be a costly mistake. In this Educational Quick Clip, Ruth Travis and Jeff Bishop from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) discuss the significance of pH levels in cleaning solutions and outline which levels are appropriate for various carpet fibers.
Rapid Restroom Cleaning Tutorial
Courtesy of Kaivac, Inc.
Click here to learn about the Kaivac® 1200 Series and how it enables rapid restroom cleaning.
AVT Tutorial—Not All Steam is Created Equal
Courtesy of Advanced Vapor Technologies
Educate yourself on the benefits of steam vapor machines through this online tutorial.
Introduction to Integrated Cleaning and Measurement
Courtesy of Kaivac
Want to learn more about Integrated Cleaning and Measurement™ (ICM™)? This guide provides an excellent overview.
Carpet Fiber Testing
Courtesy of ISSA
Do you know the fiber content of the carpet you clean? Ruth Travis and Jeff Bishop demonstrate three easy ways to determine carpet-fiber type so you know exactly what kind of abuse it can handle—and how to fix the damage.
Effectively Manage Your Employees
Courtesy of ISSA
Multi-cultural workplaces are the norm these days, especially in America. Ronna Timpa provides tips on giving your multi-cultural staff more confidence and control, increase motivation, improve productivity, and reduce turnover.
How to Keep Restrooms from Becoming Cross-Contamination Hot Zones
Courtesy of CleanLink
Presented by J. Darrel Hicks, REH, and moderated by Corinne Zudonyi, Editor, Housekeeping Solutions magazine.
Green Cleaning in Schools
Courtesy of ISSA
Gone Green? Follow these five simple Green cleaning steps from Rochelle Davis, head of the Healthy Schools Campaign, to help make schools safe and healthy places to learn and work.
Educating Front Line Staff About Infection Control
Courtesy of ISSA
Interested in teaching your front line staff about infection control? Then watch the below video that features advice from current IEHA President Darrel Hicks, Director of Environmental Services at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO.
Positive Relations With Cleaning Staff
Courtesy of ISSA
Want to discover how to maintain positive relations with your cleaning staff? Then watch the below video that features advice from IEHA Past-President Gene Woodard, Director of Facilities Services Custodial Division at the University of Washington!