💥 The Best Resources for Commercial Cleaning Professionals in 2025
- ryan2563
- Jun 17
- 4 min read
From frontlines to C-suites, here’s what’s fueling the industry’s sharpest operators.
There’s no polite way to put it — the commercial cleaning game is evolving fast. New tech. Smarter clients. Sky-high standards. Whether you're managing a multi-location crew or solo-scrubbing your way to success, staying ahead means staying plugged in.
This isn’t just another roundup. This is your 2025 intel kit — packed with tools, trends, and talent to sharpen your edge in the field.
But first, a game-changer…
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🎧 Top 5 Podcasts (Huge shoutout to number 1 on the list!)
1. Hard Refresh with Caden Hutchens and Karina Neff This isn’t just a podcast — it’s the voice of modern commercial cleaning. Caden and Karina mix fresh insights with real-world edge, covering growth, ops, brand building, and leadership without fluff. Interviews feel like roundtable gold. If you're listening to one show in 2025, make it this one.
2. The Cleaning Business Podcast (Grow My Cleaning Company) Mike Campion keeps it tactical and transparent. Think: how to win clients, hire well, and dodge burnout.
3. Smart Cleaning School For the grinders and independents out there — Ken Carfagno’s short, smart episodes tackle the mindset + muscle combo every operator needs.
4. Profit Cleaners These bros turned their cleaning biz into a seven-figure brand, and they’re dishing the blueprint. Casual tone, real strategies.
5. The Profitable Cleaner Hosted by James Harper and Angel Sandoval, this show dives into growth strategies, sales tactics, and leadership lessons from top cleaning industry pros. Actionable, sharp, and perfect for ambitious operators.
📚 Top 5 Books to Keep Your Brain Buffed
1. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber The OG playbook on scaling without burning out.
2. Built to Sell by John Warrillow Systemize. Delegate. Scale. Exit ready or just efficient AF.
3. Atomic Habits by James Clear Change your systems, change your outcomes — on the floor and in the boardroom.
4. Traction by Gino Wickman EOS = Entrepreneurial Operating System. Once you plug in, you’ll never look back.
5. Speed Cleaning by Jeff Campbell Operational poetry. Perfect for SOP-building and efficiency fiends.
🎯 Top 5 Industry Events You Don’t Want to Miss
1. ISSA Show North America The Super Bowl of commercial cleaning. Gear, talks, talent — it’s all here.
2. The Experience Convention & Trade Show Big on carpet and restoration, but packed with cross-industry value.
3. BSCAI Annual Conference If you’re in exec mode, this one’s for the playmakers and decision-shapers.
4. Clean Buildings Expo Focused, fresh, and great for sustainability-forward thinkers.
5. NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) Conference Where cleaning and full-stack building ops collide.
📰 Top 5 Trade Publications Worth a Weekly Scroll
1. CleanLink Quick hits. Industry trends. Strategy snippets. Bookmark it.
2. Contracting Profits More leadership and margins, less mop reviews. You’re welcome.
3. Sanitary Maintenance Magazine If you’re into what’s moving in distribution and supply chains — this is your spot.
4. CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Big-picture reads for ops-heavy pros and facilities teams.
5. Professional Cleaning Journal (PCJ) UK-based, global relevance. Good for trend-spotting outside the bubble.
🧑🏫 Top 5 Online Training & Certification Platforms
1. Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) Certification A widely recognized ISSA program that trains custodians and supervisors in essential cleaning skills, safety, and quality standards.
2. GBAC STAR Accreditation Global gold standard in health-focused facility cleaning. Perfect for businesses wanting to showcase safety and sanitation excellence.
3. IICRC Certification Ideal for pros in carpet, floor care, and restoration. Industry-recognized and highly respected.
4. OSHA Outreach Training Workplace safety isn’t optional. Get certified in hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, PPE, and more.
5. Savvy Cleaner Training Great for new cleaning pros or business owners refining their operations. Offers both practical skills and business strategies.
💬 Top 5 Communities & Forums to Lurk, Learn, and Lead
1. Cleaning Business Talk (Facebook Group) Over 20k members, packed with practical Q&A, peer coaching, and tactical advice.
2. The Janitorial Store Forum A private member forum focused on SOPs, bidding, hiring, and building a real business.
3. ISSA Online Community The industry’s official discussion hub. Ideal for connecting with certified peers and thought leaders.
4. r/CleaningBusiness (Reddit) Unfiltered takes, pricing rants, real feedback from cleaning business owners of all levels.
5. LinkedIn Group: Cleaning & Maintenance Management Professionals A professional space to network with facilities managers, cleaning execs, and innovators.
🛠️ Top 5 Tech & Tool Resources That Actually Work
1. Otuvy — Built for Mid-Market & Enterprise While other tools automate the basics, Otuvy is purpose-built for growing, multi-regional commercial cleaning companies. With fully customizable dashboards, powerful workflow controls, and tools that adapt to your unique client and location needs, Otuvy helps you operate with precision at scale. If you're expanding across markets and need your systems to move with you — this is your edge.
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2. Swept Great for smaller janitorial teams who need quick-win scheduling and employee comms. Solid for startups, but not made for large-scale complexity.
3. Route (by Aspire) Fantastic for quoting and walk-throughs — visual, fast, and user-friendly.
4. Jobber A go-to for independent or small operations. Clean UX, billing tools, and scheduling.
5. CleanGuru Ideal for templated pricing and marketing materials. Great for those getting started, but less dynamic for long-term scalability.
✨ Final Polish: Why This List Actually Matters
This isn’t just a content roundup — it’s your annual playbook for winning in the commercial cleaning space. From educational goldmines and strategic events to sharp podcasts and standout tools, these resources don’t just help you clean better. They help you operate smarter, scale faster, and win more business.
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