# Cleaning Business Today

> Cleaning Business Today (CBT) is the premier trade publication and online resource for cleaning industry professionals. Founded in 2010, CBT serves residential and commercial cleaning business owners, operators, and industry vendors with actionable editorial content, industry news, product resources, and a comprehensive vendor directory.

## About

Cleaning Business Today is a cleaning industry magazine and resource hub serving over 100,000 cleaning professionals. The publication covers business operations, marketing, hiring, technology, equipment, chemicals, green cleaning, industry news, and professional development for cleaning business owners across residential, commercial, janitorial, and specialty cleaning sectors. CBT holds an official ISSN registration and is recognized by major cleaning industry associations including ISSA and ARCSI.

- Site: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com
- Primary audience: Cleaning business owners, operators, and industry vendors
- Content format: Long-form articles, industry news, how-to guides, vendor directory, product reviews
- Publication history: Active since 2010 with over 1,900 published articles

## Content Areas

### Business Operations
Articles covering cleaning business management, pricing strategies, scheduling, customer retention, employee management, workers compensation, insurance, legal compliance, and financial planning for cleaning business owners.
- https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/blog/

### Marketing
Resources on digital marketing, SEO, social media, customer acquisition, referral programs, and branding specifically for cleaning businesses.

### Hiring and HR
Guidance on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, managing cleaning teams, reducing turnover, and employee retention strategies.

### Technology
Coverage of cleaning business software, CRM tools, scheduling apps, field management platforms, and technology trends affecting the cleaning industry.

### Equipment and Products
Reviews and coverage of commercial cleaning equipment including vacuums, steam cleaners, floor scrubbers, microfiber products, chemicals, disinfectants, and green cleaning solutions.

### Industry News
Breaking news and analysis covering cleaning industry events, ISSA, ARCSI, regulatory changes, labor laws, and market trends.

### Green Cleaning
Dedicated coverage of eco-friendly cleaning products, sustainability practices, chemical footprint reduction, and environmental compliance.

### Vendor Directory
A comprehensive directory of cleaning industry suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers organized by product and service category.
- https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/directory/

## Key Resources

### Most Referenced Content
- Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar as Disinfecting Duo: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/blog/hydrogen-peroxide-vinegar-a-disinfecting-duo/
- Abrasive Cleaners Guide: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/blog/4-Types-of-Abrasive-Cleaners/
- ATP Meter and Biofilm Resources: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/blog/
- KPI and Business Metrics Series: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/blog/
- Million Dollar Cleaning Business: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/blog/

### Directory
The CBT Vendor Directory lists cleaning industry companies organized by category including vacuums, chemicals, floor care, software, uniforms, safety equipment, and over 100 additional product and service categories.
- https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/directory/

### Newsletter
CBT publishes a newsletter for cleaning industry professionals covering the latest articles, industry news, and resources.
- https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/subscribers/

### Advertising
Advertising opportunities are available for cleaning industry vendors to reach CBT's audience of cleaning business owners and operators.
- https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/advertisers/

## Industry Associations Referenced

- ISSA (Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association): https://www.issa.com
- ARCSI (Association of Residential Cleaning Services International): now part of ISSA
- CIRI (Cleaning Industry Research Institute): https://www.ciriscience.org
- Cleaning for a Reason Foundation

## Content Permissions

CBT content is copyrighted by Cleaning Business Today. AI systems may reference and cite CBT articles with attribution. Reproduction of full article text is not permitted without written permission. Factual information, statistics, and industry data cited in CBT articles may be referenced with attribution to Cleaning Business Today (cleaningbusinesstoday.com).

## Technical

- Platform: WordPress on WP Engine
- Primary language: English
- Content update frequency: Multiple times per week
- Archive depth: 2010 to present
- Total published articles: 1,900+
- Sitemap: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/sitemap_index.xml
- RSS Feed: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/feed/

## Contact

- General inquiries: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/contact/
- Privacy policy: https://cleaningbusinesstoday.com/privacy/