Compliance

ISSA (ISSA)

ISSA is the worldwide cleaning industry association that publishes cleaning-time standards, the CIMS management certification, and widely referenced data used to estimate labor, benchmark productivity, and professionalize cleaning operations.

Written by CleanQuote Editorial TeamReviewed by Facilities Operations Review BoardLast reviewed June 2026

In Depth

ISSA’s published cleaning times underpin many workloading calculations, and its Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certifies that a contractor runs a quality, well-managed operation. It is a primary authority for industry best practice.

Why It Matters

ISSA standards give estimators credible production data and give buyers a recognized mark of vendor quality, reducing the risk of hiring an unprofessional contractor.

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ISSA is the worldwide cleaning industry association that publishes cleaning-time standards, the CIMS management certification, and widely referenced data used to estimate labor, benchmark productivity, and professionalize cleaning operations.

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