A Clear Standard for Professional Cleaning

Professional cleaning is skilled, demanding work, and the businesses that do it well deserve to be recognized for the structure and care behind their service.

The Cleaning Compliance Association was created to support that professionalism by providing a clear, practical way for cleaning businesses and solo cleaning professionals to demonstrate how they operate with consistency, accountability, and pride in their work.

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Why CCA Exists

Many cleaning businesses operate professionally, but until now there has been no clear way to distinguish businesses with documented business practices from informal operations.

The Cleaning Compliance Association (CCA) exists to bring clarity, structure, and consistency to professional cleaning by establishing and maintaining the Cleaning Compliance Standard™ (CCS), a defined framework for documented operational practices.

Raising the Standard for Professional Cleaning, Together

Becoming a CCA member is required before applying for certification. Membership provides access to certification materials, standards guidance, and updates as standards evolve. Some businesses participate as members without pursuing certification, using membership as a professional reference point rather than a formal credential.

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Become a CCA member

Maintaining certification requires continued alignment with the Cleaning Compliance Standard. Yearly review helps support consistency over time and reflects an ongoing commitment to documented, professional operations.

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Apply for Certification

Certification involves a review of documented practices to assess alignment with the Cleaning Compliance Standard™. Applications are evaluated based on procedures, policies, and operational consistency at the time of review. Certification is available to active members but is not required to participate.

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Maintain Certification

Become a CCA Member

We are currently developing the CCA Standards Framework and Certification Pathway.

If you’re interested in becoming a CCA member or learning more, join the interest list.