Cleaning Services Trade Associations

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

The Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry, representing manufacturers of household, industrial, and institutional cleaners and their supply chain; strong advocacy and technical/scientific resources for service providers relying on safe, effective products.

https://www.cleaninginstitute.org Membership: 120

American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE)

Largest association dedicated to the healthcare built environment; supports EVS, facilities, and engineering leaders with standards, education, and networking that directly impact cleaning operations in hospitals.

https://www.ashe.org Membership: 12,000

APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities

Leadership network for educational facilities; provides data, standards, professional development, and peer exchange to more than 23,000 facilities professionals across 1,000+ institutions, including custodial and cleaning services.

https://www.appa.org Membership: 23,000

British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)

Professional and educational body for cleaning operatives and companies; sets training standards (e.g., Licence to Practice) and promotes best practice across commercial cleaning worldwide.

https://www.bics.org.uk Membership: 62,000

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International

Federation serving office and commercial real estate owners/managers and service providers; offers advocacy, standards, and programs that influence outsourced janitorial and facility services.

https://www.boma.org Membership: 30,000

Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI)

The leading US association for contract cleaning firms; delivers contractor-specific education, certifications, benchmarking, and networking for building service contractors.

https://www.bscai.org Membership: 1,000

IEHA (Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association)

Division of ISSA focused on EVS/housekeeping leaders in healthcare and hospitality; provides credentials, training, and community for in-house cleaning leaders.

https://www.ieha.org Membership: 1,300

International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

World’s largest association for facility managers; supports 24,000+ members with education, credentials, and events—closely connected to procurement and oversight of janitorial services.

https://www.ifma.org Membership: 24,000

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Standards-developing and certification body for inspection, cleaning, and restoration; recognizes 6,000+ Certified Firms and 50k+ certified technicians, widely specified in bids.

https://www.iicrc.org Membership: 6,000

Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)

Multi‑disciplinary membership for IAQ professionals—consultants, contractors, and labs—offering education and a Find‑a‑Pro directory used by cleaning/restoration teams addressing indoor environmental issues.

https://www.iaqa.org Membership: 2,000

International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)

ANSI-accredited standards group and trade association for kitchen exhaust cleaning companies; promotes fire safety via training, certification, and best practices.

https://www.ikeca.org Membership: 500

International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA)

Window cleaning contractors’ association for safety standards, training, and advocacy; publishes best practices and convenes an annual convention.

https://www.iwca.org Membership: 950

ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

The worldwide cleaning industry association spanning the full value chain—including building service contractors and residential cleaners—with education, advocacy, market data, and major trade shows.

https://www.issa.com Membership: 11,000

National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)

Leading association for HVAC system inspection, cleaning, and restoration contractors; its 1,500+ member companies adhere to the ACR Standard and NADCA Code of Ethics.

https://nadca.com Membership: 1,500

National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA)

UK’s nationally recognized trade association for carpet, upholstery, and hard floor cleaners; sets minimum standards and offers training/arbitration for professional cleaners.

https://ncca.co.uk Membership: 600

National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)

North American trade guild for chimney service companies and suppliers; provides education, certifications, advocacy, and a national directory used by cleaning technicians.

https://ncsg.org Membership: 1,100

National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI)

Certifying organization and trade community for mold/IAQ professionals; provides 30+ certifications and a large member directory leveraged by remediation and cleaning firms.

https://www.normi.org Membership: 6,400

Power Washers of North America (PWNA)

Oldest North American association for pressure washing/exterior cleaning contractors; offers certifications, compliance guidance, and vendor discounts.

https://www.pwna.org Membership: 500

Restoration Industry Association (RIA)

Oldest and largest restoration trade association; 1,100 member firms representing 20,000+ cleaning and restoration professionals, with advocacy, standards, and training.

https://www.restorationindustry.org Membership: 1,100

Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE)

Professional society within the American Hospital Association serving EVS/cleaning leaders in healthcare; provides certifications (e.g., CHESP, CHEST), tools, and community.

https://www.ahe.org Membership: 2,600