ISSA/INTERCLEAN Las Vegas can be three of the most important days of the year for your sales efforts, so you'll want to do everything you can to attract attendees to your brand.

Get Ready for ISSA/INTERCLEAN with August's FCD

ISSA/INTERCLEAN is approaching fast, and Facility Cleaning Decisions is your source for show coverage. Attendees rely on FCD for our show preview and information. ISSA/INTERCLEAN Las Vegas can be three of the most important days of the year for your sales efforts, so you'll want to do everything you can to attract attendees to your brand. It's the perfect time for a spot buy in FCD. Here's your first look at what our subscribers will see in the upcoming August issue of Facility Cleaning Decisions. Bonus Distribution — IEHA and ISSA/INTERCLEAN There's still time to place your ad in this issue! Reach Facility Cleaning Managers Your ad space deadline is July 5. Christy Peterson Regional Sales Manager Southern U.S. & Canada 414-228-7701, ext. 488 christy.peterson@tradepress.com Facility Cleaning Decisions August 2017 Issue Summary Cover Story: This piece surveys the Facility Cleaning Decisions Advisory Board. It covers management topics such as succession planning (molding future departmental leaders), hiring and retaining millennial workers, benefits of networking, and the value of joining an association. It also touches on topics such as ergonomics and how technology is changing cleaning. IEHA Show Coverage The IEHA Annual Convention is a big draw for end users and will, once again, be co-located with ISSA/INTERCLEAN in Las Vegas. This article includes benefits of the convention, what attendees can expect in terms of highlights, speakers, education topics and networking opportunities. ISSA Show Coverage This feature includes the major highlights, speakers, education topics and networking events scheduled for the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America conference in Las Vegas. Carpet Care Canister vacuums are slowly gaining traction in the states, but they are already huge in Canada and various European countries. The assumption is that they are slow to grow in the US because they don't fit on cleaning carts. But the suction is the same as an upright and canister vacuums have the benefits of ergonomics and reach like a backpack. Canisters are good for classrooms and offices, but are often overlooked. This article focuses on the benefits of canister vacuums, ideal areas of use and why they should not be overlooked as part of a carpet care program. Cleaning Carts & Caddies Is your cart contaminating your facility? This article focuses on what needs to be cleaned on the cart to make sure it isn't a bacteria breeding ground. We'll also address how many carts are moving away from the use of Velcro. This is big in hospitals where Velcro gets dirty and doesn't come clean well. Soap & Hand Sanitizers This article focuses on soap and hand sanitizer dispenser placement maps in schools and whether it should be wall mounted or free standing. Healthy Schools Jodi Krause, assistant director of housekeeping and University of Wisconsin - Madison and Green Clean Schools Leadership Council member from Healthy Schools Campaign discusses assessing the success or failure of a green cleaning program. The article outlines the steps managers should take in evaluating their existing programs and executing successful changes. Green Column Written by Mark Petruzzi, Senior Vice President of Outreach and Strategic Relations at Green Seal, the column centers on what facility cleaning executives can do to improve/support green and sustainable initiatives within their facilities. Management Column This column, written by ManageMen's Ben Walker, offers solutions to management challenges Ben has witnessed while out in the field, as well as advice for overcoming cleaning challenges.