Washrooms should offer comfortable inclusive hygiene access foras many people as possible. But they can be difficult to use for a number of reasons depending on people’s personal circumstances. Jeremy Bennett looks at the many factors that can make a washroom “unusable” and discusses how to address them.

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SITE MANAGERS are being urged to ensure power systems are serviced and back-up plans put in place, during the cold winter.

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According to Nicolas Barbieri surface contamination is linked to 1.27million AMR deaths. Now, he warns, is the time for urgent attention.

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A NEW Yorkshire Dirt Index 2026 has revealed that winter is the dirtiest season for workplaces across the region, driven by muddy commutes, wet weather, gritted pavements and peak office footfall.

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Bostik, a leading manufacturer of subfloor preparation and adhesive products, recently partnered with Elvet Flooring Solutions to tackle a technical dining area refurbishment at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, Country Durham. Cleaning Matters examines the challenges of heritage buildings and how these were overcome.

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WITH THE NHS on high alert as flu continues to circulate through the UK, industry experts have called for clear and effective national cleaning standards across workplaces and public spaces in the UK to help save lives, limit damage to the economy and reduce disruption to hospitals, schools and workplaces.

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THE CLEANING Excellence Awards 2025 brought together the industry’s finest at a glittering gala dinner on 3 December at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

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The BICSc Youth Event, set to unfold on Wednesday 9th July 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm at the IET Birmingham: Austin Court, is poised to be a groundbreaking affair, offering a plethora of career opportunities within the Cleaning Industry and Facilities Management (FM) sector. Neil Spencer-Cook shares what to expect.

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NEIL SPENCER-COOK explains why celebrating excellence in the cleaning sector is so important - and how awards ceremonies provide a powerful platform to recognise unsung heroes.

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IN HEALTHCARE the demand for high-quality, efficient, and transparent cleaning processes has never been greater. Cleaning teams play a fundamental role in patient safety, infection prevention, and operational flow.

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FOR OVER a century, Bona has been at the forefront of floor care innovation — setting new standards for performance, sustainability, and long-term value.

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NO TWO businesses, or even departments, are the same. So why rely on one-size-fits-all training? BioLogix is here to change how we train, empowering cleaning teams to perform with confidence.

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NORTHWOOD HYGIENE Products – the leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – has announced that its range of Raphael dispensers are now being made from recycled resin.

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THE FINALISTS for the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025 have been revealed, showcasing the very best individuals, teams, and innovations from across the UK’s cleaning and hygiene industry.

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EXCELLERATE SERVICES UK & Ireland has commenced delivery of a major multi-site cleaning and hygiene services contract with the University of Cambridge’s Estates Division.

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LANCASHIRE BASED technology firm, Envirovue, is celebrating achieving 98% employee satisfaction.

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RECORRA, A UK commercial waste and recycling company, installed an AI-powered robotic sorting arm at its Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), marking the first phaseof a £1million investment aimed at boosting safety, efficiency, and sorting capacity.

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LAST YEAR, a team of dedicated colleagues at Evans Vanodine worked collaboratively to secure its first externally accredited EcoVadis certification, achieving 'Committed' status.

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SINCE 1997 safety has always been at the heart of Ionic's Reach & Wash pure water window cleaning technology.

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ON 3 December 2025 the Coventry Building Society Arena will welcome industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners for the Cleaning Excellence Conference 2025 - a free-to-attend event that has become a key date in the cleaning and hygiene sector’s calendar.

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