International Cleaning Week 2026

 

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International Cleaning Week!

March 22 – 28, 2026

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International Cleaning Week takes place March 22-28, 2026. The week-long event hosted by ISSA, the worldwide association for cleaning and facility solutions, and supported by ISSA Canada, a division of ISSA, is a global celebration to honor frontline cleaning professionals and advocates for the industry.

International Cleaning Week represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the Value of Clean®, raise public awareness, and honor your peers. Cleaning industry companies and organizations can partner with ISSA Canada to further spread public awareness.

This is your time to shine as we showcase the incredible dedication of cleaning professionals around the globe. From March 22-218,2026, we're spotlighting the hard work you and your teams put in everyday to keep our spaces spotless and safe.

Spotless Spaces Competition

The Spotless Spaces Competition received numerous nominations from across the globe in 2025 and will make a return in 2026.

The Spotless Spaces Competition is now accepting nominations, recognizing both the spaces you maintain and the hardworking teams behind them. This competition honors excellence in cleanliness, maintenance, and dedication to creating safe, healthy, and accessible environments.

Being selected as a Finalist means your team and facility will receive well-deserved recognition and be included in a public vote to win one of three distinguished awards:

  • Spotless Space of the Year: Awarded to the top U.S. facility selected through popular vote, highlighting outstanding cleaning excellence.
  • International Spotless Space of the Year: Celebrates an exceptional international facility selected by industry professionals and the public for their superior hygiene and maintenance standards.
  • Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award: Sponsored by Tork, an Essity brand, this award honors a facility demonstrating best-in-class sustainable hygiene management and innovative solutions. A special emphasis is placed on accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring hygienic environments that serve all users, including those with special considerations.

The nomination window is open through January 23, 2026. Award winners will be announced as part of our International Cleaning Week celebration and spotlighted during the inaugural ICW Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. Winners will also receive one complimentary Clean Advocacy Summit registration. Submit your nomination today and inspire your industry in 2026!

SEE THE 2025 FINALISTS!

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FREE WEBINAR

How to Leverage

International Cleaning Week

January 28, 2026 l 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern)

March 22-March 28, 2026 is International Cleaning Week, a time when the entire cleaning supply chain celebrates the value of clean! How will your business recognize your employees, thank your customers, and demonstrate the value of clean during this week dedicated to the industry? No matter where you work around the globe, join us for ideas and insights to jumpstart your planning for International Cleaning Week and register for this FREE webinar.

Topics Covered
  • What is International Cleaning Week and why is this week important?
  • How ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, will celebrate: including specially-designed resources, events, and discounts available for and during the week
  • How you and your business can join the celebration
  • Learn about how to use the International Cleaning Week toolkit
  • And much more

This informative and interactive webinar is sponsored by Tork, an Essity Brand and organized by ISSA’s Government Affairs team and features ISSA Director of Government Affairs John Nothdurft.

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