As we did during the pandemic, we think it is important to be transparent about what we are seeing as a result of the war or the excursion in the Middle East. Scott gives his commentary and then the AI co-host digs deeper into what is coming.

Six years ago this month, the World Health Organization made a declaration that changed everything—COVID-19 was officially a global pandemic. Almost overnight, the world shut down, supply chains were turned upside down, and the cleaning industry was thrust into the spotlight like never before.

What was once behind-the-scenes work suddenly became front-line essential. Disinfectants, wipes, and PPE became some of the most sought-after products on the planet, and the expectations placed on cleaning professionals changed—permanently.

Today on Jancast, we’re taking a look back—and a look forward—at how the pandemic transformed the world of cleaning.

We thought it would be interesting to compare the supply chain issues that occurred during the pandemic with the current situation as the Gulf War expands its impact on everything coming out of that region.

The discussion highlights the distinctions between supply chain interruptions caused by military conflict versus those triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode we cover the Big 4 Trends Reshaping Commercial Cleaning in 2026s. We start with a human discussing the trends, then an AI, then another AI covers what the first AI did.

1) Technology & Data-Driven Cleaning Is Reshaping Service Delivery
2) Sustainability & Green Cleaning Standards Are Moving from “Trend” to Baseline
3) Workforce Challenges & Changing Labor Dynamics
4) Health-Driven Hygiene & Infection Prevention

The Hidden Cost of "Cheap" Cleaning and the illusion of savings. Why, in an industry where labor makes up 50 to 70 percent of total cleaning cost, do we still make decisions based primarily on the lowest line-item price of a chemical?

The single most important message for our Jancast audience, measles spreads through aerosolized respiratory droplets that can remain suspended for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves a space. Learn what you need to do if there is an outbreak.

There are lots of things to worry about in 2026 but let's talk about three key pathogens you or others might run into this year and what to do about them

After 20 years of podcasting we now realize we documented the changes in the cleaning industry, pre-pandemic. In this episode Scott and our AI host cover the history from over 200 podcasts