Industry News

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 ...

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 ...

Temperatures have recently plummeted across the UK, meaning many people experiencing homelessness are forced to seek shelter wherever they can find warmth and protection from the elements. Unfortunately, this can sometimes mean choosing places which are unsafe, inadequate, and come ...

Following its most successful year to date in Edinburgh, the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards will return in 2026, this time heading to the sun-soaked island of Mallorca. The ninth annual awards will take place on Thursday 8th October 2026 at ...

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced the ISSA Board of Directors’ appointment of Kim Althoff as the next ISSA Executive Director, effective October 29. Althoff will succeed John Barrett, who has served in the role since 2015 and ...

Tork, an Essity brand and global leader in professional hygiene, brought together facilities leaders, designers, architects, policy makers, advocacy groups, NGOs, manufacturers, infection prevention experts, accessibility advocates and lived‑experience experts for a European roundtable on inclusive hygiene in public washrooms, ...

On 23 September the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) held its annual Military Awards at Drapers’ Hall, honouring excellence in environmental health across the Armed Forces. The Environmental Cleaners welcomed 160 guests, including cadets with families, over 20 senior ...

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a ...

The new Employers National Insurance (ErNI) and minimum wage is hitting the Cleaning Industry’s bottom line hard. CleanLink Software Ltd, a UK software provider specifically for site-based and contract cleaning businesses, has explored the impact on one of their long-standing ...

zvoove, a software and AI solution provider for the temporary staffing, private security, and cleaning industries, has acquired CleanManager, a Danish SaaS company specialising in planning and time tracking tools for cleaning service providers. With this strategic move, zvoove expands ...