ENTRIES ARE officially open for the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2026, recognising the outstanding individuals, teams, and businesses that are driving innovation and raising standards across the professional cleaning and hygiene industry.

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TORK, AN Essity brand, is calling on business leaders, facility managers, designers, cleaners and washroom users to join its global “Better Hygiene for All” movement to improve public washroom standards and performance.

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Ceris Burns argues that the cleaning and FM sector’s enthusiasm for impressive, expensive technology is outpacing its understanding of where the fastest returns actually are.

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Cleaning Matters talked to Alastair Scott, sales director at Robert Scott and Peter Jones, robotics expert at Robert Scott Robotics to find out more about the company’s latest offerings and answer the question: “Is there anything a robot can’t do?”

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Gary Matthews explains how ergonomic equipment and better design can help reduce strain and support safer cleaning practices for operatives.

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There's a lot of noise right now about AI replacing jobs. For cleaning businesses, asserts Benjamin Dyer, that conversation largely misses the point...

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WE HAVE economists. Scientists. Physicists. Artists. Each of these “-ists” represents more than a job title. They signal a way of thinking, a discipline, and a commitment to applying knowledge responsibly in the real world. Sustainability, believes Stephen P. Ashkin, deserves the same level of clarity and credibility.

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Lorraine Francis joined the CHSA in March 2020 as Secretary of the Association. The first point of contact for members and prospective members, Lorraine is also at the heart of the CHSA’s back office. Cleaning Matters asked what keeps her busy, at work and play.

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As expectations around hygiene, sustainability and service transparency continue to rise, the cleaning industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Neil Spencer-Cook explores the key challenges facing the sector.

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TOWERCRAFT IS expanding its UK presence with a focus on robotic façade cleaning and inspection solutions.

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Patrick Martin shares his opinion on why making a washroom services alliance is a smart strategy for mutual benefit that improves the bottom line in these challenging economic times.

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EVANS ASSURED Range offers low dosage, concentrate products of high quality, combined with the newest innovations in hygiene.

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THE CLEANING & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a report on the outlook for environmental regulation in the UK and EU and the impact on cleaning and hygiene manufacturers and distributors.

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AFTER HIGHLY successful events in 2023 & 2025, the Metsä 2027 Sustainability Awards, in association with the Cleaning and Services Support Association (CSSA) and hosted by Katrin, is back.

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THE CLEANING & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Governing Council has elected Lorcan Mekitarian as a Life Vice President in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Association and the wider cleaning and hygiene industry.

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A NEW survey from leading job management software, Powered Now, has revealed the true amount of lost time amongst the UK’s tradespeople to the often hidden burden of paperwork – averaging at a total of 7 hours per week, or up to 48 days annually.

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Cleaning is one of the UK’s most self-employed sectors, with data suggesting more than 100,000 individuals and small businesses deliver these essential services every day. Yet, as Dean Laming observes, like many sole traders, a significant number of cleaners are still operating without the protection needed to safeguard their income.

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Jamie Woodhall explains the importance of hygiene in data centres and why data centres need rigorous preventive maintenance.

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Waste might sit outside the cleaning contract, but, warns Nicky Rifat, its impact sits squarely inside cleaning operations.

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FOR ANYONE thinking about starting a carpet cleaning business or improving your current one the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) free open day is designed to help you understand how the industry really works before you invest.

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