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THE CLEANING Excellence Conference & Awards 2024 is shaping up to be the most significant event on this year’s cleaning and hygiene industry calendar.

Trends in cleaning employment

The cleaning industry is rapidly evolving, with new trends and technologies shaping the way we approach cleanliness and hygiene. As Viktoriia Dubinchuk observes, professionals in the cleaning and hygiene sector can expect to see significant changes that will impact their operations, services, and business strategies. This comprehensive report by Jooble delves into the key trends that will define the cleaning employment landscape.

The future of the cleaning industry, a regular topic

We regularly hear or read things about the future of the cleaning industry and whilst we all must progress to stay current, Neil Spencer-Cook asks: "How much is really changing or even considered by the cleaning operative?"

Giving something back is in our DNA

Lorcan Mekitarian highlights the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA)'s commitment to ethical practices and community support, such as the undergraduate Bursary initiative and donations to Grief Encounter.

Embracing robotics and AI

The integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the cleaning sector is not just a fleeting trend but a seismic shift poised to redefine operational efficiency, hygiene standards, and environmental impact. As you'll read in this issue of Cleaning Matters, this technological revolution promises a blend of innovation and sustainability.

Cleaning robots in hospitality

Steven Foster delves into the growing role of autonomous cleaning robots within the hospitality sector, and how they are proving to be viable solutions for enhancing cleaning efficiency and quality.

Artificial intelligence in professional cleaning

Allen Rathey takes an extensive look at how AI will shape the cleaning and hygiene industry.

Creating a career in cleaning?

NEIL SPENCER-COOK urges a shift from the conventional approach to discussing career paths in the cleaning industry and advocates for greater visibility of diverse career opportunities beyond cleaning operative roles.

Interclean: Embracing innovation and sustainability

AS WE gear up for Interclean Amsterdam 2024, it's evident that the professional cleaning and hygiene industry is experiencing a transformative period marked by innovation, technological advancements, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

The untold stories of migrant women

In the realm of domestic cleaning, hidden behind the closed doors of households, lies a narrative that often escapes our attention – the experiences of migrant women in this workforce.