The Gold Standard for Clean, Consistent, and Hygienic Operations

The Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) is the leading standard and certification for cleaning organizations that prioritize excellence in service, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Built on universally recognized best practices, CIMS helps your organization demonstrate professionalism, improve operational performance, and stand out in a competitive market place. This program is based on the successful CIMS criteria, which outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization, plus a renewed emphasis on maintaining hygienic environments.

Now with an enhanced emphasis on hygiene, disinfection, and infection prevention, CIMS also supports your efforts to create healthier indoor environments and protect the well-being of building occupants.

Show your clients – and your team – that you don’t just clean. You lead. 

The CIMS Standard assures…we have systems in place that instill quality service for all and that we will continue to refine and improve our delivery of services to benefit all stakeholders.”

– Rada Bishenkevich, The Corporate Source (TCS)

CIMS Core Focus

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CIMS Certification

The CIMS Standard defines the core principles and best practices that characterize a successful, high-quality, and customer-focused cleaning organization.

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CIMS Green Building Certification

CIMS-GB certifies cleaning organizations and helps customers earn points under the LEED EB: O&M Green Building Rating System.

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CIMS Sustainability Certification

This level expands on CIMS-GB to validate green cleaning, support LEED EB:O&M points, and help facilities achieve sustainability goals.

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CIMS Certification Expert

CIMS Certification Experts (CCE) are authorized to train and consult with cleaning organizations seeking certification to the Cleaning Industry Management Standard.

Testimonials

“Keep up the great work.  More building owners need to be educated on the importance of CIMS and using CIMS certified providers.”

Emile Nguimfack, Allied National Services

“Over the past eight years being CIMS certified has helped us maintain a consistent approach to our daily training.”

Orlando Starkes, Goodwill Services Inc.

“The rigorous evaluation and tools made available are a good combination to be successful. It is not a simple or easy certification to accomplish thus it is meaningful.”

Mark Clinch, Town of Normal

“Maintaining the CIMS-GB Certification with Honors has assisted The Corporate Source (TCS) in keeping up to date with best industry practices. The CIMS Standard assures TCS employees and customers throughout New York, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands we have systems in place that instill quality service for all and that we will continue to refine and improve our delivery of services to benefit all stakeholders.”

Rada Bishenkevich, The Corporate Source (TCS)