Cleaning and Hygiene Industry

With the NHS on high alert as flu continues to circulate through the UK, industry experts have called for clear and effective national cleaning standards across workplaces and public spaces in the UK to help save lives, limit damage to ...

Key cleaning and hygiene industry leaders have held a high-level meeting in London to discuss working together on a strategy for the sector to achieve improved Government recognition. The British Cleaning Council (BCC) invited a number of its association members ...

Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – the leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – will be making a strong debut at the Manchester Cleaning Show with a trio of popular value-added brands, plus the ...

London startup FreshCheck has received £150,000 funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to accelerate the rollout of its patented colour-change hygiene verification system. Founded in 2015 by Imperial College London PhD alumni Alex Bond and Dr. John Simpson, FreshCheck ...

ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, has announced the return of International Cleaning Week (ICW), taking place 22-28 March 2026. The week-long event honours the vital work of cleaning professionals, advances industry advocacy, and recognises exemplary organisations and ...

The stage is being set for the 2026 Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Golden Service Awards with the announcement of the finalists, plus renowned comedian and actor Kerry Godliman as host. The finalists are announced for the most sought-after accolades in cleaning and ...

Stuart Conroy, Commercial Director at Peartree Cleaning Services, comments on the impact of the latest Budget on Peartree and the wider cleaning industry. “Whilst the Autumn Statement did not increase direct business taxes, it also did nothing to inject cash ...

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has urged its member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery. Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited ...

The Clean Start Initiative has delivered an inspiring multi-school presentation to more than 450 pupils from six Bolton-based primary schools, aiming to transform young people’s perceptions of the cleaning industry and highlight the breadth of career opportunities available within the ...

The Manchester Cleaning Show has unveiled its full 2026 conference programme, offering the industry’s most comprehensive platform for insight, innovation and future-focused discussion. Returning to Manchester Central on 18–19 February 2026, the show will bring together sector leaders, innovators and ...