Phone hygiene is healthcare's overlooked first line of defence

Hospitals and care facilities have rigorous handwashing protocols, glove changes and sanitation procedures in place. Yet, one of the most frequently handled items in healthcare still moves largely unchecked between patient rooms, nursing stations, offices and common areas: the mobile phone.
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Robert Scott introduces industry-first biodegradable socket mop technology

Robert Scott tells us it has become the first company in the UK cleaning sector to incorporate a biodegradable plastic additive into its mop socket design. This innovation means that Exel sockets are designed to biodegrade in managed landfill environments, eliminating the environmental impact of traditional plastic components polluting the planet for hundreds of years.
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Sessions to look out for at Interclean Amsterdam 2026

The industry is gearing up for Interclean Amsterdam 2026, from 14th – 17th April, where an extensive programme will place knowledge, expertise and real-world insight at the centre of the experience. From infection prevention and workforce transformation to smart facilities and AI, the programme reflects the growing complexity of modern cleaning and the need for shared expertise. Below is a selection of exciting sessions to look out for…
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Genesis Biosciences welcomes landmark EU rule change on cleaning products

Global technology company Genesis Biosciences has welcomed the revised EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 which has explicitly recognised detergents containing microorganisms for the first time.
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MSL extends virucidal testing to help brands strengthen claims

Leading regulatory and microbiological testing house MSL Solution Providers has expanded its microbiological testing capabilities with the introduction of EN 17914:2025 and EN 17915:2025, the newly published European virucidal standards that are set to reshape how domestic and professional disinfectant products make claims.
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Winners of 2nd Annual Spotless Spaces competition announced

ISSA and Tork have announced the winners of the second annual Spotless Spaces Competition. This exclusive ISSA-member benefit showcases the teams that go above and beyond to create safe, healthy, and accessible environments.
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Lucid Bots raises further $20mn to accelerate buildout of US exterior cleaning platform

Lucid Bots, renowned for autonomous exterior cleaning in the US, has raised a further $20 million in capital funding, bringing total funding to $34 million which will be used to scale the company's commercial operations, expand its domestic manufacturing capacity, and accelerate the rollout of its RaaS offering Lucid Refresh - the company's full-service subscription platform for exterior cleaning operators.
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EscaTEQ to introduce structured escalator cleaning framework at Interclean Amsterdam 2026

EscaTEQ, a global provider of method-based escalator cleaning solutions, is to introduce the EscaTEQ Method on Stand 02.416 at Interclean Amsterdam 2026 - the world's largest professional cleaning & hygiene exhibition - which is taking place 14th – 17th April.
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Strengthening next-generation workforce technology and AI hiring infrastructure

YY Group Holding, the on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management specialist, announced this week a strategic technology partnership with Fuku Advanced AI (Arros AI), a member of the NVIDIA Inception program.
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National Cleaning Week: ‘Celebrating Cleaning Innovation’

National Cleaning Week is being held in the US from 22nd - 28th March and to mark this year’s theme: ‘Celebrating Cleaning Innovation’, The American Cleaning Institute is sharing a century of cleaning product innovation, while showcasing how the cleaning products industry continues to innovate, introducing safer and more sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life.
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Clean Cans completes further acquisition, establishing a new exit path for central Florida's independent bin cleaning operators

Residential trash and recycling bin cleaning service Clean Cans has completed its second strategic acquisition in five months, absorbing the customer portfolio of fellow Central Florida bin cleaning operator Bin Shine.
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Public washroom dilemmas, faux pas and etiquette: what would you do?

Handwashing is something that's done millions of times every day in workplaces, schools, stores and a multitude of other locations across the globe.
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Polygiene launches OdorCrunch2.0: next-generation odour capture technology for modern textiles

Polygiene, the specialist in innovative odour control technologies for textiles, has announced the launch of OdorCrunch2.0, a next-generation odour capture technology designed to significantly reduce odours in apparel and textiles through a non-metal capture mechanism.
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Clientshare launches Connect to scale customer engagement and sentiment tracking for businesses

Clientshare has launched Clientshare Connect, a new product designed to help organisations stay engaged across a wider range of customer accounts, especially lower-touch relationships. Connect enables teams to send updates to hundreds or thousands of customer stakeholders, while gathering Customer Satisfaction Scores, Net Promoter Scores and written feedback to surface opportunities and risks across customer relationships.
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Sofidel continues its expansion in the US: $775Mn investment finalised for Inola, Oklahoma

Tissue manufacturer Sofidel Group, headquartered in Italy and celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has finalised the details of the expansion plan announced last October to further strengthen its production capacity in the US. The expansion will take place at the company's integrated facility in Inola, Oklahoma.
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CSSA Clean Start Initiative features on BBC's The One Show to inspire next generation of cleaning professionals

In case you missed it, the Clean Start Initiative by the Cleaning & Support Services Association was featured on BBC's The One Show last month, bringing national attention to the campaign, and to the people, skills and career pathways across the cleaning industry.

Filmed during a recent school visit, the segment showcased how Clean Start is working directly with students to challenge outdated perceptions of the sector and introduce the wide range of career opportunities available.
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BICSc to deliver dynamic demonstrations at Interclean

Specialists from the British Institute of Cleaning Science will deliver dynamic demonstrations and share cutting-edge knowledge at this year's Interclean exhibition in Amsterdam.

Experts from the Institute, recognised as global industry leaders in the professional cleaning community, have been selected to share specialist skills via a range of interactive, immersive demonstrations, which will be delivered during the four-day event taking place from April 14th – 17th.
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Acquisition of German facility services operational platform strengthens Zvoove Clean's European portfolio

Zvoove Group, the software and AI solution provider for the temporary staffing, cleaning and private security industries, has acquired KleanApp, a German software company specialising in digital operations management for the commercial cleaning sector.

The acquisition marks Zvoove's latest step in its systematic expansion of Zvoove Clean across Europe, following the acquisition of Danish SaaS platform CleanManager in August 2025.
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Launch of practical checklist to help waste operators identify airborne health risks

D&F Associates has launched a practical safety checklist to help waste & recycling operators identify airborne health risks linked to everyday site activities. The lab, operating from Widnes since 1999, has developed its Bioaerosol Hazard Source Checklist to support formal risk assessments under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.

Bioaerosols are microscopic airborne particles containing bacteria and fungi, generated when waste is stored, handled, sorted or cleaned. They are classified as substances hazardous to health, yet the routine activities that create exposure are not always clearly identified during day-to-day operations.
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Loo of the Year Awards announces new industry partnership to recognise washroom suppliers

The Loo of the Year Awards has announced a new partnership with the Independent Washroom Suppliers Association (IWSA), marking a significant step in recognising the wider supply chain that supports high standards in washroom facilities across the UK.

The collaboration will see the introduction of new Awards specifically for IWSA members, shining a light on the businesses and individuals who provide the equipment, products and services that help venues maintain exceptional washroom standards.
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Take action this Stress Awareness Month: prevent work-related stress

April is Stress Awareness Month – and as part of its Working Minds campaign, which helps prevent work-related stress and promotes good mental health at work, the Health & Safety Executive is calling on employers across Great Britain to #BeTheChange.

Work-related stress is one of the leading causes of ill health at work. In 2024/25, nearly one million workers reported stress, depression, or anxiety related to their jobs. The impact is significant, with 22.1 million working days lost due to stress and 50% of all work-related ill health attributed to stress.
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TVH and SPE announce strategic partnership for battery charger repair in Europe

TVH, a global leader in the supply of parts for forklifts, industrial vehicles, construction and agricultural equipment, has taken another step towards expanding its customer service offering.

The company has reached a strategic agreement with SPE Elettronica Industriale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-frequency battery chargers, becoming the exclusive Authorised Repair Centre for SPE in Europe.
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Truvox International partners with Pacvac and introduces the Valet Backpack Pro Battery

Truvox International is entering into an OEM partnership with Pacvac, Australia, and is expanding its popular dry vacuum range with the introduction of the Valet Backpack Pro Battery - a cordless backpack vacuum which delivers powerful performance and effortless manoeuvrability in confined areas.

Ideal for use in education, retail, leisure and facilities management and weighing a mere 5.7Kg including batteries, the unit is easy to use and is designed for all day comfort. The built-in 'Ecoharness' features three levels of height adjustability, comfortable thick padding and a breathable mesh backing, which allows for even weight distribution while supporting the back and shoulders for personalised comfort.
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Kevin Meighan: new Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners

On Friday, Kevin Meighan was officially installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, celebrated at a glorious banquet at Mansion House. He succeeds the former Master, Darren Marston.
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From every sale to every rescue: Velair to continue to support Mountain Rescue's life-saving work

Velair, part of the Velair Group, has confirmed that it will continue its partnership with Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) into a second year, following a successful first year of fundraising through sales of its Hydra hand dryer.
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Atlas launches Atlas Retail, a specialist integrated partner for retail destinations

Atlas has announced the launch of Atlas Retail, a specialist business focused on supporting the smooth, safe and welcoming operation of retail and leisure destinations across the UK.
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Mrs Buckét makes senior management team changes

Award-winning commercial cleaning company, Mrs Buckét, has made key changes to its senior management team…
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BCC 'extremely disappointed' at Apprenticeship defunding - a statement

Following Monday's announcement by the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, which related to a number of apprenticeships being defunded, the British Cleaning Council issued the following statement:
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What the 2026 Statutory Sick Pay changes mean for the cleaning industry

By Samantha Green on behalf of Cleanlink, which has been providing industry-leading software coupled with outstanding customer support for site based businesses since 1996, talks us through how the incoming SSP changes are likely to impact the cleaning & hygiene sector…
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SOAPBOX: Day-one sick pay reform will increase costs for the FM sector

Peartree Cleaning’s commercial director Stuart Conroy warns that forthcoming changes to statutory sick pay could significantly increase employment costs for labour-intensive sectors such as cleaning and facilities management…
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OCS Ireland named Total FM Service Provider of the Year at FM Awards

OCS Ireland has been named Total FM Service Provider of the Year at the 2026 FM Awards Ireland, one of the most competitive categories in the country's leading facilities management awards programme.
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Pisys Permit To Work system adopted by major laundry and textile services provider

Laundry and linen rental services specialist Clean Services has implemented the Pisys Permit to Work system across its UK operations, replacing a paper-based approach and delivering immediate improvements in site visibility, contractor management and permit processing speed.
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Atlas Cleaning appoints Issi Salter as growth director

Atlas Cleaning has strengthened its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Issi Salter as growth director. Issi boasts extensive experience driving revenue growth, professionalising sales functions and building high-performing teams across services, technology and data-led businesses. She will report to Ed Bolton, chief operating officer.
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UK business closures surge: Entrepreneur who lost £2m company overnight warns SMEs: "Growth without resilience is a risk."

As 65,750 UK businesses closed in the final quarter of 2025, a Lincolnshire entrepreneur who previously lost a £2 million company overnight is warning SMEs that growth alone does not guarantee security…
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NSF's new tiered food auditing service helps retailers and hospitality meet rising hygiene standards and regulatory demands

With foodborne illnesses reaching a decade-high in the UK and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) rolling out new, risk-based regulations, NSF, a leading human health organisation, is introducing a flexible and tiered food auditing service designed to help retailers, food service and hospitality businesses strengthen hygiene standards, reduce operational risk, and simplify compliance across multiple locations.
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Northwood scoops top sustainability award

Professional paper hygiene and wiping products specialist Northwood, has won a top award in the Foodservice Packaging Association Awards. The business beat of stiff competition to take the 'Environmental Sustainability' trophy at the annual Awards, held last week.
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INTERCLEAN
14-17th April 2026
Amsterdam
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The Workplace Event
28-30th April 2026
NEC
Birmingham UK
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Cleantex
13-15th October 2026
Johannesburg
South Africa
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Interclean Shanghai
28-30th October 2026
China
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