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New research by the British Cleaning Council (BCC) has revealed that there are approximately 1.63 million workers in the sector, making up around five per cent of the UK workforce. This total, calculated for the first time by including cleaning ...

As the situation around novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has put together some FAQs and answers to support those in the sector to play its part in helping to reduce the risk of the ...

There are 28,000 laundry operators who are currently supporting the UK economy. However, it is a story of two halves with the healthcare laundries currently working 24 hrs a day to support the incredible job our NHS is currently providing whist ...

On Global Recycling Day (18 March) the first snapshot of the findings from one of the largest ever commercially funded quantitative studies into business recycling and waste management across Europe has been published by Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) EMEA. This ...

The Manchester Cleaning Show, which was due to take place on March 25 and 26 this year, has been postponed due to the ongoing international Coronavirus  (COVID-19) crisis. The event, which is the North of England’s premier cleaning and hygiene ...

In view of the recent developments as a result of the global spread of COVID-19 and, after consulting its exhibition committee, key stakeholders, exhibitors and visitors of the cleaning and hygiene industry, Interclean Amsterdam will be rescheduled. The new dates ...

Soft service provider, Churchill Group, has reduced plastic container usage in its cleaning division by 35 per cent in the second half of 2019, a reduction of 291,345 plastic containers. Churchill achieved this reduction by replacing its top five cleaning products ...

The elite of the cleaning and FM industry were recognised at the 2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards for their outstanding excellence and commitment to deliver performances that continually raise standards. Created nearly 30 years ago, the biennial event provides ...

2020 marks a major milestone for East Anglian independent cleaning company Monthind Clean which is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Monthind Clean was founded in 1975 by Christine Beedle, who in 1998 was awarded an MBE for her services to the ...

New figures released by Rentokil Pest Control have found rodent enquiries across the UK increased 36 per cent this winter, when compared to the average number recorded for the same period (Nov – Jan) over the past three years (2016 – 2019). Pest ...