THE PROFESSIONAL cleaning sector is facing evolving operational challenges. It is no longer just about margin erosion, it is about eroding hours. Sustained vacancy pressure, wage inflation, and deepening skills shortages are shifting the conversation from supplementing workforces to ensuring operational continuity altogether. [Read More]

From 28–30 April 2026, the UK’s workplace and facilities management community will come together once again for The Workplace Event 2026 - a gathering dedicated to the future of working environments, employee experience and facilities innovation. Cleaning Matters explains what's on offer to visitors. [Read More]

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) and connected robotics are transforming commercial floor cleaning from a manual task into a measurable, data-driven operation. Julie Kitchener explores how autonomous machines, real-time analytics and cloud connectivity are helping facilities teams deliver higher standards, greater efficiency and measurable proof of clean. [Read More]

The concept of risk management has expanded across business, moving beyond finance and HR/health and safety. Now, as Avigilon observe, every team is aware of, and engaged in, risk management to some extent. [Read More]

EXPERTS FROM the industry-leading British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) will be present at The Facilities Event (part of The Workplace Event) to run The Cleaning Innovation Hub, as part of its association with the event. [Read More]

ON FRIDAY 27 March 2026, Kevin Meighan was officially installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC), celebrated at a glorious banquet at Mansion House. He succeeds the former Master, Darren Marston. [Read More]

IN 2026, Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is strengthening its commitment to helping organisations across Europe navigate changes to recycling legislation, improve recycling efficiency, reduce their environmental impact and increase operational productivity. [Read More]

KEENON ROBOTICS, a global leader in service robotics, will unveil its flagship KLEENBOT series at Interclean Amsterdam 2026. Experience how next-generation automation is transforming Facility Management (FM) through Multi-Robot Collaboration and Sustainable Intelligence. [Read More]