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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MAKING ITS official debut at Interclean is Foodline: the first microfibre cloth tested and found compliant with European food contact legislation (EC 1935/2004).

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FOUNDED BY Martha Silcott, The Fab Bag Company was born from a lived experience. As a Binner of period products, Martha was confronted with no bin provision in the downstairs loo at a friend's house.

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EVANS VANODINE is returning to exhibit at Interclean Amsterdam after several years away. This provides a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the industry and showcase Evans’ extensive product range and expertise to visitors from the UK and around the world.

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AT INTERCLEAN this April, Genesis Biosciences will present a clear message to the professional cleaning sector: the future of effective, sustainable hygiene lies in advanced microbial science and collaborative formulation partnerships.

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NORTHWOOD HYGIENE Products - the leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products - will be showcasing an outstanding line-up of products and innovations at Interclean.

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FOR DECADES professional cleaning teams have quietly worked around an industry inefficiency few outside the sector ever notice: handle incompatibility.

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AUTOGLYM PROFESSIONAL, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist cleaning products for valeters and public-service fleets, has launched Power Clean Sanitiser, a heavy-duty cleaner sanitiser designed primarily for food transportation applications.

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THE SHAREHOLDERS and directors of Northwood have announced that they have acquired the complete mill and converting facility of the Coleshill site of Kimberly-Clark (K-C) as well as the Flint site of K-C Personal Care.

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DELPHIS ECO has partnered with Laurie Timpson, founder and head maker of British precision manufacturer Savernake Knives, as its latest Delphis Eco Hero shining a spotlight on the Delphis Eco Stainless-Steel & Glass Cleaner, recognising a shared commitment to high-performance cleaning, safety and sustainability in demanding professional environments.

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RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL Products (RCP) has announced the expansion of its waste and recycling range with stylish solutions designed for light traffic areas under their “Rubbermaid” brand.

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FOR THE first time in its 135 year history, Harrisons, a leading UK manufacturer of nonwoven wipes, has launched a set of fully in-house manufactured wet wipes.

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THE BRITISH Cleaning Council (BCC) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating staff who have passed the cleaning industry’s Level 2 apprenticeship and also encouraging more sector businesses to take the opportunity to participate in the scheme.

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