Communications specialist, Ceris Burns, has launched CBAi, a new AI training and consultancy arm tailored for the cleaning, FM, and environmental sectors. A suite of resources has been developed to help these essential industries confidently apply artificial intelligence (AI) in ...
Read More »Kimberly-Clark Professional announces Golden Service Awards 2026 finalists
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 ...
Read More »Kärcher UK opens St Albans centre to power up Greater London support
Cleaning solutions provider, Kärcher UK, has opened a brand-new Kärcher centre in St Albans. The new centre is a strategically positioned site designed to support the Greater London area and further accelerate the company’s growth across the capital. The 8,000 ...
Read More »Getting your workplace flu season ready
By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene The flu season in the UK started unusually early this year, following a seasonal virus suddenly mutating in the summer. It has led to predictions by experts that we’re ...
Read More »Peartree Cleaning Services wins prestigious Green Apple Award
Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has been honoured with a prestigious Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership. The award ...
Read More »Knights advises on management buyout for Sheffield-based industrial cleaning specialists
Sheffield-based law firm Knights has advised on the management buyout of local Industrial Cleaning company, IRATA Rope Access Grit Blasting, and Confined Space Entry & Rescue business, LRES-UK from its founders. Established in 2012, LRES-UK has become a leading provider ...
Read More »Peartree Cleaning Services champions development through apprenticeships
Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has announced that two of its managers, Marta Lignicka and Ney Guzman, have successfully completed the Level 5 Industry Management Training Scheme apprenticeship. This achievement ...
Read More »The Clean Start Initiative inspires over 450 pupils across six Bolton primary schools
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 ...
Read More »Walter the fatberg-fighting Wasteater joins Biffa’s monster truck fleet
A new sewer sludge slurping Wasteater has joined waste management firm, Biffa’s fleet of head-turning ‘monster’ trucks. Unlike its trade waste chomping cousins, Walter sucks up grease, silt and muck from drains, sewers, gullies and culverts. Fallen twigs and leaves, ...
Read More »Manchester Cleaning Show releases full 2026 conference programme
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 ...
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