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NORMI

Register for NORMI’s November and December Online and In-Person Classes

Make professional learning part of your year-end plans. NORMI’s November and December course schedule brings...
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Vote on Tuesday: What’s at Stake for the Cleaning Industry

At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are running in today’s midterm elections....
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Washington Now Requires Insurers to Disclose Estimate Pricing Sources

Insurers in Washington state must now tell claimants where the pricing in their property estimates...
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MidSouth Cleaning & Restoration Association Announces Call for Speakers for 2027 Meetings

The MidSouth Cleaning & Restoration Association (MCRA) is inviting industry professionals to submit speaker and...
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ServiceForge Launches ‘Keep Service Human’ Podcast to Champion Personal Connection in the Skilled Trades

ServiceForge has launched its new podcast, “Keep Service Human,” featuring host Jane Blanchard as she...
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IICRC Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) elected its directors and executive committee...

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Crime Is Down. Cleanup Isn’t.

But the truth is biohazard cleanup isn’t always the same kind of work, and it doesn’t follow crime trends.

Unscripted with Jeremy Reets

From Classroom Kid to IICRC-Approved Instructor

In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Cross, media director with ISSA, explores one young professional’s journey into cleaning and restoration, the experiences that prepared him to teach and the challenges of earning credibility early in his career.

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Profit Leaks Hiding in Plain Sight

Picture a busy neighborhood diner. The burgers are great, the booths are full every weekend, and the owner still can’t figure out why the bank account looks thin at month’s end. The rent is fine. The menu prices are fine. The problem is standing at the fryer. The cook has a heavy hand, and every basket of fries goes out with a few more than it should. No customer has ever complained about that.

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The Most Expensive Mistake

Most cleaning company owners are charging too little. Not a little too little—a lot too little. You can raise prices, and your clients can handle it.

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Stop Pitching and Start Helping: Build Loyalty With Email

John Clendenning, founder of Carpet Cleaner Marketing Masters, disagrees with owners who call email outdated. He also doesn’t want it carrying the whole load.

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Don’t Let a Chatbot Decide Who You Hire

Explore how AI has reshaped hiring on both sides of the desk, with one business leader sharing what’s going wrong and what employers in the cleaning and restoration industries can do about it.

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ServiceForge

ServiceForge Launches ‘Keep Service Human’ Podcast to Champion Personal Connection in the Skilled Trades

ServiceForge has launched its new podcast, “Keep Service Human,” featuring host Jane Blanchard as she explores how home service businesses...
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Your Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About AI in the Cleaning Industry

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more common in customer service, automation is changing the cleaning industry. Many businesses have...
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Make Technology Earn Its Keep

A technician sits in a customer's driveway, resetting a password so he can close out a job. The software was...
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RIA Advocacy Helps Deliver New Material Handling Line Item in Xactimate

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) announced that Verisk is scheduled to introduce a new material handling line item in its...

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Nov. 16-19 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas

ISSA Show North America 2026

Discover the future of cleaning at ISSA Show North America. This November, join us for a unique experience tailored to enhance your business, provide access to the latest products and innovations, and connect you with peers and industry leaders. Explore, innovate, and elevate your knowledge at ISSA Show North America.

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