Top Journalists in Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning
Stephen P. Ashkin Cleanfax
President of The Ashkin Group and longtime advocate for green cleaning, Ashkin contributes columns to Cleanfax focused on sustainable approaches relevant to carpet and upholstery maintenance. Specialties: Green cleaning and sustainability in carpet and upholstery care; standards and best practices for facility cleaning programs.
Michelle Blevins C&R Magazine
Owner and publisher of C&R Magazine; leads the legacy cleaning and restoration title’s content, spanning print, web, video, and events. Specialties: Cleaning/restoration industry trends, leadership profiles, business strategy and education for carpet and upholstery pros.
Elizabeth Christenson Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM) and Cleanfax
Editor for both CMM and Cleanfax, Christenson oversees and writes coverage that routinely includes carpet/upholstery care and industry developments. Specialties: Editorial leadership, industry news, and features across carpet and upholstery cleaning, standards, and business operations.
Mark Cornelius Cleanfax
Longtime restoration educator and columnist contributing how‑to and management pieces for the cleaning community, including carpet care topics. Specialties: Technical and business guidance for cleaning/restoration contractors; IICRC education content.
Jeff Cross ISSA Media (Cleanfax, ISSA Today, CMM)
ISSA Media Director and former Cleanfax executive editor; produces Straight Talk videos and instructional content widely used by carpet and upholstery cleaners. Specialties: Carpet and upholstery cleaning techniques, business growth, training/webinars for cleaners and restorers.
John Downey CIRI – Journal of Cleaning Science; contributor to Restoration & Remediation
Founder and former editor of Cleanfax; later led CIRI and launched the peer‑reviewed Journal of Cleaning Science while continuing to write on cleaning and carpet topics. Specialties: Cleaning science, carpet maintenance research, and industry standards/history; thought leadership for cleaning pros.
Bill Griffin Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM)
President of Cleaning Consultant Services and frequent CMM contributor with decades of practical guidance for carpet care and facility cleaning leaders. Specialties: Bidding/estimating, carpet care programs, and jan/san operations impacting carpet/upholstery outcomes.
Amy Hughes Cleanfax
Freelance writer/editor who has written for Cleanfax for years, covering practitioner‑focused topics for cleaning and restoration pros. Specialties: Service‑business features and how‑to content for carpet and upholstery cleaners; interviews and reported pieces.
Patricia LaCroix Cleanfax
Former associate editor of Cleanfax with 35+ years in publishing/marketing; contributes columns serving carpet and upholstery cleaning audiences. Specialties: Editing and feature writing for cleaning contractors, including carpet/upholstery care and business best practices.
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner Cleanfax / GBAC (ISSA)
Senior director at GBAC (an ISSA division) and Cleanfax columnist who translates infection‑prevention science into actionable cleaning protocols. Specialties: Infection prevention, GBAC protocols, cleaning for health in facilities—including guidance relevant to textiles and upholstery.
Kayla McGowan Restoration & Remediation (R&R)
Editor‑in‑chief of Restoration & Remediation; manages R&R’s editorial plus content strategy for The Experience, connecting cleaning and restoration communities. Specialties: Restoration and cleaning industry reporting, event content for The Experience, and coverage bridging restoration and cleaning sectors.
Kathleen Misovic Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM)
Managing editor at CMM who regularly writes and edits pieces on carpet maintenance and broader facility cleaning practices. Specialties: Carpet care articles, IAQ, infection control, and practical cleaning guidance for facility teams.
Allen P. Rathey Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM)
Director of the Indoor Health Council and frequent CMM contributor; writes evidence‑based guidance on cleaning performance and health outcomes. Specialties: Cleaning for health, metrics/verification, indoor air quality; training content applicable to carpet and upholstery care.
Amy W. Richardson Cleaning & Maintenance Management (CMM)
CMM managing editor with 15+ years’ experience in trade journalism; covers trends and best practices for cleaning operations. Specialties: Editorial leadership and reporting on cleaning programs and facility care, including carpet/upholstery topics.
James "Jim" B. Smith Cleanfax (also contributes to CMM)
IICRC‑approved instructor and veteran inspector who authors highly technical carpet and upholstery cleaning articles for pros. Specialties: Carpet fiber identification, carpet/upholstery chemistry, odor control, and IICRC standards education (CCT/UFT).
James Tole Cleanfax; RITcon Training & Consulting
IICRC instructor who contributes expert guidance and Q&As to industry media and training platforms on CCT and UFT topics. Specialties: Carpet and upholstery cleaning training content; cleaning frequencies and process optimization for pros.
Mark Violand Cleanfax
IICRC‑certified carpet inspector and approved instructor; a regular Cleanfax author known for deep dives on carpet problems and solutions. Specialties: Carpet inspection and maintenance (ANSI/IICRC S800), stain/wicking issues, and practical carpet care education.
Jessica Violand‑Bruno Cleanfax
Industry contributor offering inspection‑driven insights on floorcovering and carpet issues encountered by cleaning contractors. Specialties: Flooring inspection perspectives with cleaning implications; troubleshooting failures tied to cleaning/maintenance.
Lisa Wagner Cleanfax; RugChick
Second‑generation rug care expert and Cleanfax rug columnist; founder of RugChick and Textile Pro, widely cited for specialty rug/upholstery cleaning education. Specialties: Rug and upholstery care, fiber/fabric risks, technician training for safe specialty cleaning.
Corinne Zudonyi CleanLink (Facility Cleaning Decisions/Sanitary Maintenance/Contracting Profits)
Editor‑in‑chief for CleanLink (Facility Cleaning Decisions, Sanitary Maintenance, Contracting Profits) guiding coverage that includes carpet care and cleaning operations. Specialties: Industry news, facility cleaning management, and carpet care coverage for in‑house teams and BSCs.
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