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Operational insights, industry perspective, and lessons from 30 years of building cleaning businesses, software, certifications, and associations - all drawn from real experience.
Written by Tom Stewart
Articles from Cleaning Business Today
From Cleaning Business Today
Protecting Your Cleaning Business from a Recession
You don't need to predict a recession to prepare for one. Here's what the current economy means for your cleaning business — and why you should act now, either way.…
Employee Life Cycle part 4 – The invitation to interview
Employee Life Cycle part 3 – Screening Applicants
US Department of Labor Issues Guidelines for Classifying Independent Contractors vs Employees
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Articles by Tom, Pubished Externally
MaidCentral-Powered Cleaning Companies Dominate 2025 Inc. 5000 List
National press release featuring Tom Stewart's perspective on how operational systems, leadership, and technology helped multiple residential cleaning companies earn Inc. 5000 recognition.
MaidCentral Partners with Maid Brigade to Empower Franchise-Wide Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction for the House Cleaning Industry
National business announcement highlighting Tom Stewart's leadership in expanding technology partnerships that improve operations, franchise performance, and customer satisfaction throughout the residential cleaning industry.
The ARCSI Chronicles
Industry feature recognizing Tom Stewart's contributions as an ARCSI founder, residential cleaning business owner, and technology innovator helping professionalize the cleaning industry.
ARCSI Learning
ISSA article featuring Tom Stewart's views on certification, professional education, and continuous learning as essential drivers of excellence in residential cleaning businesses.
ARCSI Marks a Milestone with 20th Anniversary
Anniversary feature highlighting Tom Stewart's leadership as an ARCSI founder and former president who helped shape today's professional residential cleaning industry.
HousekeepingChannel.com Forms Partnership with Cleaning Business Today
CleanLink covers Tom Stewart's efforts to expand educational resources through strategic media partnerships supporting residential cleaning professionals and industry best practices.
Published Works
Tom's Books
Tom has written two definitive industry texts drawn from 30 years of operational experience - not frameworks borrowed from other industries. The Professional House Cleaning Technician's Manual is the curriculum foundation for the IICRC HCT certification, and Modern Cleaning: The Evolution of Chemical Free Cleaning makes the scientific case for microfiber, engineered water, and ATP testing.