Why Accredited or Certified?
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Why Accredited or Certified?

“Do I need an accreditation/certification?” “Why should I pay for training others are giving away?” No, certifications are not a requirement in the cleaning industry. Remember, you get what you pay for.  Expect more! SO WHY? “The future is won by those creating the future… and not the ones trying to maintain the status quo.”…

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Don’t Leave Money on the Floor
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Don’t Leave Money on the Floor

Many contractors are leaving money on the floor and don’t know it. What are we talking about? It’s the floors which no one is talking about because the floor polishing contractors who own $50,000 rigs aren’t able to do them.  They are too small, but just RIGHT if you know what to look for —$$$….

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Accredited Industry Certifications
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Accredited Industry Certifications

As the Director of Education here at the Academy of Cleaning Excellence, it is important for me to keep my certifications current and up to date. In order to instruct professional development classes around the globe, I maintain my ISSA/CMI Accredited Certification Trainer status every two years. Verified certificates from an organization, which is known…

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Infection Prevention with Darrel Hicks

Question: What are the top SIX activities in cleaning that will have the greatest impact on safety and health? Answer: Here is my list of the top SIX activities necessary to impact the health and safety of our public. Train and retrain housekeepers (custodial staff) that their role is NOT cleaning for appearance sake, but…

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