Janitorial and Cleaning Services Trade Associations

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

The Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry; represents manufacturers and suppliers across the household, industrial and institutional cleaning supply chain.

https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/about-aci/aci-membership Membership: 120

American House Cleaners Association (AHCA)

Professional association for residential cleaners focused on training, certification and business resources; community includes a large online network of cleaning professionals.

https://www.theahca.org/ Membership: 5,000

Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE)

A Professional Membership Group of the American Hospital Association for environmental services (EVS) leaders in healthcare; offers credentials and education tailored to cleaning for health in clinical settings.

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

British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)

Largest independent professional body for cleaning with extensive skills training and standards; membership spans individuals and organizations worldwide.

https://www.bics.org.uk/what-we-do/ Membership: 62,000

Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI)

Trade association for building service contractors (BSCs) providing contractor-specific education, certifications and benchmarking.

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

British Cleaning Council (BCC)

Umbrella body for the UK cleaning industry, representing and coordinating 27 member associations across the sector.

https://www.cssa-uk.co.uk/about-cssa Membership: 27

European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI)

European federation representing national employer associations in cleaning and facility services; its members cover 297,000+ companies employing 4.2 million people.

https://www.efci.eu/about-us/ Membership: 14

Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA)

Association for companies that make and sell cleaning and related household/commercial products; advocacy, science and regulatory focus.

https://www.thehcpa.org/about-us/the-hcpa-brand/ Membership: 220

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

International certifying and standards body for inspection, cleaning and restoration; maintains large registries of certified firms and technicians.

https://myiicrc.net/about-us Membership: 6,000

International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association (IJCSA)

Global association for janitorial and cleaning service businesses offering training, certifications and marketing support.

https://www.ijcsa.org/About/International-Janitorial-Cleaning-Services-Association Membership: 5,000

International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)

Not‑for‑profit association dedicated to kitchen exhaust cleaning, inspection and maintenance standards to enhance fire safety.

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

ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

The worldwide cleaning industry association serving the entire value chain, from manufacturers and distributors to service providers (BSCs and residential).

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

IEHA – Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (a division of ISSA)

Division of ISSA serving healthcare and hospitality environmental services leaders; provides leadership development and credentialing.

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

International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA)

Association for professional window cleaning companies and technicians; focuses on safety standards, training and networking.

https://members.iwca.org/membership-account/directory/ Membership: 950

NADCA – The HVAC Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association

Global association of HVAC inspection, cleaning and restoration contractors; sets ACR Standard and certifies ASCS/CVI professionals.

https://nadca.com/press-releases/nadca-welcomes-new-members-july-2025 Membership: 1,500

NORMI – National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors

Non‑profit certification and training organization for mold remediation and indoor environmental professionals; provides numerous credentials and continuing education.

https://www.normi.org/ Membership: 0

Power Washers of North America (PWNA)

Trade association for pressure washing and exterior cleaning professionals offering certifications, education and an annual convention.

https://www.cleanertimes.com/magazine/cleaner-times-articles-2/pwna-now-at-500-members/ Membership: 500

Restoration Industry Association (RIA)

Oldest and largest trade association for restoration and reconstruction; provides education, advocacy and professional qualifications.

https://www.restorationindustry.org/restoration-blog/ria-convention-and-expo-redefining-community-and-connection Membership: 1,600

World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC)

Global federation uniting national cleaning and BSC associations, contractors and vendors to advance the building services industry.

https://www.wfbsc.org/About/Our-Members Membership: 0

ISSA Residential (formerly ARCSI)

ISSA’s residential cleaning community (formerly ARCSI) serving home cleaning companies with best practices, education and networking.

https://residential.issa.com/2023/05/01/arcsi-rebrands-as-issa-residential/ Membership: 0