International Sanitary Supply Association

ISSA
Founded June 19, 1923
Founder Alfred Richter
Type Non-governmental organization
Focus Cleaning industry
Location
Area served
Worldwide
Members
9,000+
Website

ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (formerly known as the International Sanitary Supply Association) is an international association of more than 9,000 companies in the professional cleaning industry. ISSA's member organizations include distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, building service contractors, in-house cleaning professionals, residential cleaning professionals, and associated service firms.

ISSA was founded in the United States in 1923 as the National Sanitary Supply Association by Alfred Richter. Richter formed the organization to provide a meeting place for successful distributors, drawn from various metropolitan cities, to exchange ideas that would be beneficial to all. [1] [2] As its membership grew internationally, the association changed its name to the International Sanitary Supply Association in 1966. In 2005, the association embraced cleaning service providers, prompting the association to change its name and tagline simply to ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association.

ISSA is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, with regional offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Leicester, United Kingdom; Monterrey, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. ISSA regularly works with more than 85 associations, alliances, advocacy groups, and government agencies around the world to promote the value of commercial and institutional cleaning.

ISSA hosts a number of education and networking opportunities throughout the world, as well as the industry's largest cleaning trade show and convention, ISSA Show North America. In addition to tradeshows, ISSA hosts events, seminars, workshops and webinars to help its members stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends, regulations and demoing commercial cleaning business tools and products.

ISSA also helps increase industry professionalism and member success by offering business tools, educational products, industry standards, publications, and legislative and regulatory services that specifically focus on the professional cleaning industry.

Industry program initiatives

ISSA has spearheaded numerous professional cleaning industry initiatives that seek to change the landscape on female representation and entrepreneurial opportunities, the importance and financial value of cleaning and recognizing innovation in the industry.

ISSA Hygieia Network

Established as the first women's network for the global cleaning community, the ISSA Hygieia Network has developed female professionals at all levels and experience. The ISSA offers tools and mentorship to help those professionals navigate the professional cleaning industry.

The Value of Clean

A program established in 2015 to promote cleaning as a necessary investment in better health, a better environment, and a better bottom line. The Value of Clean program won the 2015 “Power of A” Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). [3] The program provides members with real-world information, research, animated videos, infographics and other tools to illustrate the value of clean and what it means for companies internationally.

Innovation Award Program

The Innovation Award Program was established to foster growth and innovation in the professional cleaning industry, to provide a history of innovation in the industry to illustrate how it drives progress, and how it impacts businesses and the organization's membership. ISSA established an Innovation Award Hall of Fame to commemorate the noteworthy achievements of professional cleaning companies each year.

Certifications and standards

Industry certification affirms that the qualified businesses and personnel are up-to-date on industry trends, industry and safety regulations, and are approved by their industry to run their business and are able to perform satisfactorily in the areas in which they specialize. The ISSA offers its own set of certifications, training centers and set of standards to achieve and abide by.

Cleaning Management Institute (CMI)

ISSA's CMI is one of the most recognized education and certification providers in the professional cleaning industry. Founded in 1964, CMI's third-party training has certified more than 250,000 individuals worldwide and furthered the education and development of cleaning and maintenance professionals.

Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS)

The first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization. There are two types of CIMS certifications: CIMS and CIMS GB Certified. CIMS GB Certified is a specialized certification for green cleaning based on LEED: EB O&M green-cleaning criteria. The CIMS and CIMS-GB certifications demonstrate an organization is prepared to deliver quality, customer-focused services and ensures an organization is capable of delivering a comprehensive green cleaning program.

The ISSA clean standards

A framework of standards, set by the ISSA, to allow schools and other institutional facilities to objectively assess their cleaning processes in conjunction with using ATP meters in conjunction with a more traditional audit process. The ISSA Clean Standards focus on the following:

  • The desired levels of cleanliness that can reasonably be achieved
  • Recommended monitoring and inspection procedures to measure the effectiveness of cleaning
  • How to use the measurement and inspection results to assess and improve cleaning processes and products, ultimately resulting in a clean, healthy, and safe indoor environment.

Regulatory resources

As a trade organization, ISSA offers regulatory and legislative updates to ensure businesses in the professional cleaning industry are compliant and have the most current information.

Green cleaning

One of the hottest trends in the professional cleaning industry[4], green cleaning is a consumer-driven market phenomenon that makes green cleaning products and services in high demand[5]. In addition to the CIMS GB certification, ISSA offers information on the latest products and programs. They also deliver presentations on the subject.

Publications

ISSA offers the following regulatory publications as exclusive benefits to ISSA members.

Formulator News

The ISSA Formulator News provides timely updates on legislative, regulatory, and environmental issues that are of particular interest to ISSA members who formulate cleaning products.

ISSAlert

ISSAlerts are published on an as-needed basis to advise members of pending legislation and regulations that may require immediate action.

Legislative & Regulatory Update

The Legislative and Regulatory Update is a monthly newsletter that keeps members informed of legal and regulatory issues vital to their businesses and the industry in general.

The ISSA Reference Library

A database of reference information and material to facilitate your compliance with various rules and regulations that are of particular relevance to the cleaning industry. The reference library is reserved for ISSA members only.

Media

ISSA reaches its membership on a variety of media outlet, platforms, and publications to spread the latest news in the professional cleaning industry.

ISSA Today

Published bimonthly, ISSA Today features articles by top business and industry experts on a wide range of relevant topics—from industry trends, certifications, and technologies to ever-changing legislation, business advice, and how-to applications.

Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM)

Reaching more than 33,000 decision-makers, Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM) magazine and its digital platforms provide building service contractors, in-house cleaning professionals, and facility managers across a vast array of markets—from health care, education, and hospitality to food service, retail and government—with the news, trends, and information they need to successfully manage their facilities and overall operations.

Cleanfax

For more than 30 years, Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with information designed to help them manage and grow their businesses. The magazine covers topics ranging from business management and new technologies for marketing to product application and innovative ways to clean and/or dry structures.

ISSA TV

ISSA TV is the video platform for all ISSA content. ISSA TV's coverage ranges from previews of the ISSA Show North America coming up for that year, a distributor focus spotlight, green cleaning features, how-to-cleaning demos and updates about the organization.

Trade shows

ISSA holds the world's largest cleaning show events. ISSA Shows bring together cleaning industry professionals from around the world. At the trade show, companies can look to find suppliers or distributors, expand their company's global presence, solidify customer relationships, stay ahead of industry trends, or network with their peers.

Upcoming ISSA Shows

2018

ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo

August 29-30, 2018 Sydney, Australia

ISSA Show North America

October 29- November 1 Dallas, TX, USA

2019

Clean Buildings Expo 2019

March 26-27 Baltimore, MD

ISSA Show Mexico

June 5-7, 2019 Mexico City, Mexico

ISSA Show North America

November 18-21 Las Vegas, NV, USA

2020

ISSA Show North America

October 26-29, 2020 Chicago, IL USA

2021

ISSA Show North America

November 15-18, 2021 Las Vegas, NV, USA

2022

ISSA Show North America

Location & Dates To Be Determined.

2023

ISSA Show North America

November 13-16, 2023 Las Vegas, NV, USA

2024

ISSA Show North America

September 23-26, 2024 Chicago, IL, USA

2025

ISSA Show North America

November 17-20, 2025 Las Vegas, NV, USA

  1. ↑ International Sanitary Supply Association. "Association History". International Sanitary Supply Association. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Kravitz, Robert. "How to have the best experience at the ISSA Tradeshow". Services Magazine. MediaEdge Communications. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  3. ↑ Tthe American Society of Association Executives. "2015 Summit Award Winners". Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  4. ↑ Ottman, Jacquelyn, A. (2011). The new rules of green marketing: strategies, tools, and inspiration for sustainable branding (1st. ed.). San Francisco, Calif.: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN 1605098663.
  5. ↑ Prothero, Andrea; McDonagh, Pierre; Dobscha, Susan (2010). "Is Green the New Black? Reflections on a Green Commodity Discourse". Journal of Macromarketing. 000 (00): 1–13. doi:10.1177/0276146710361922.
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