Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 2nd April 2026 Issue no. 1204

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The future of facilities: Why Manchester is the place to be this February

The cleaning and facilities management landscape is shifting faster than ever. As we move into 2026, the industry is no longer just about ‘maintenance’ - it's about technology, sustainability and the wellbeing of the people who keep our buildings running. For professionals across the North and beyond, there is one event that needs to be noted in the diary: 18th-19th February, when The Cleaning Show returns to Manchester Central, transforming the heart of the city into a hub of innovation.

Whether you are managing a healthcare estate, a retail portfolio, or a growing cleaning enterprise, the challenges remain the same: how do we drive efficiency while managing rising costs and labour shortages?

This year's event is designed to answer those questions. Moving away from the buzzwords of the past, the Show floor is a practical, ‘boots-on-the-ground’ environment where the latest tech - from autonomous robotics to smart building sensors - is available for live demonstration. It's one thing to see a machine in a brochure; it's quite another to see it in person, navigating a busy floor.

But the Show is more than just a showroom. It is a vital meeting point for the industry. The seminar programme features some of the sector's brightest minds, tackling the issues that matter right now: the impact of new sustainability legislation, the roadmap to Net Zero, and strategies for better staff retention. In an era of remote meetings, the value of face-to-face networking at Manchester Central cannot be overstated. It's where deals are struck, partnerships are formed, and the ‘unfiltered’ advice of your peers is shared over a coffee.

For those in the healthcare and social care sectors, the stakes are even higher. The Show offers a unique opportunity to source non-disruptive, high-performance solutions that meet stringent hygiene standards without compromising on resident or patient comfort.

Why pre-register? Time is the most valuable asset in facilities management. By pre-registering now, you ensure a seamless entry to the event, bypassing the queues and gaining early access to the exhibitor list and seminar schedule. Most importantly, trade registration is completely free for those who sign up in advance.

Don't miss the chance to see where the industry is heading. Join us in Manchester this February to find the tools, the tech and the people that will help you future-proof your business. https://eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=MCS26Visitor&TrackingCode=CleanZ

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