For facilities managers, the challenge is no longer simply keeping floors clean – it is about maintaining safe, compliant and efficient environments without disrupting operations. As Peter Jones observes, this is where the latest generation of autonomous floorcare technology is transforming cleaning strategies.

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Once the decision to install a resin floor has been made, the real work begins, because understanding the right specification for your facility is far from straightforward. However, as Richard Kay asserts, with the right approach it can be easy to achieve a long-lasting finish that avoids the need for expensive downtime later on.

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As automation, AI and the Internet of Things continue to evolve at a rapid pace, and the cleaning sector seeks smarter solutions to economic challenges, it’s clear that robotics will play a key role in the future of commercial cleaning. 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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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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From vinyl to stone, every floor has its quirks, and using the wrong cleaning tool can waste time, water, and effort. As Hans Van Blijenbergh observes, knowing when to use a brush and when to use a pad is key to achieving spotless, long-lasting results.

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Industries worldwide are rapidly embracing modern innovations and technologies to adapt to the ever-evolving demands of the global market. With sustainability emerging as a critical focus, Chris Dew says highlights how businesses face significant pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

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Taking the time to carefully consider the technology included within vacuum cleaners can reap a number of benefits to operators – from increased on-site productivity and efficiency, through to reduced vacuum maintenance. Kevin Brannigan outlines some of the key features to look for when selecting your kit. 

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Jessica Bruno writes: "As inspectors, we see all sorts of manufacturing, installation, or locally caused issues. Occasionally, we will encounter a flooring problem that is cleaning-related. In those cases, we get called by a consumer, owner, or manager of a facility who is desperately trying to determine whether they must contact their insurance company or if they didn’t cause it..."

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When people talk about efficient floorcare, the subject soon moves to steam. Paul Robinson discusses the benefits it delivers to floorcare.

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Adam Buxey shares guidance on floor cleaning for safety, hygiene and environmental good practice.

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Daniel Took reveals how steam-powered cleaning is transforming the way entire cleaning teams are working, enabling them to significantly improve their regimes on multiple levels.

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Cleaning Matters discovers how an eco-friendly cleaning company and a leisure centre established in 2010, have addressed complex floorcare needs while adhering to its environmentally conscious principles.

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Wood flooring expert Martin O'Callaghan provides expert insight on how you should be caring for your wood flooring now that the summer months are coming to an end. 

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With demand for cleaning services at its peak since the Covid-19 pandemic, our industry faces the new threat of a significant labour shortage. However, as Andrea​ Seed observes, with cleaning technology at its most advanced autonomous machines provide the perfect solution.

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As the seasons change Scott Saunder discusses the maintenance necessary for facilities managers.

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Cleaning in a care environment needs to balance achieving aesthetically pleasing results with ensuring health, hygiene and safety. Cleaning Matters talks to Simon Constantine and Mark Maslin to discover more.

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Daniel Took discusses the importance of steam cleaning and how, when used effectively, it can help save time and boost cleaning efficiency.

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Poor floorcare poses numerous risks, both to public safety and your bottom line. James White explains why investing in innovative cleaning solutions can save time, money and costly litigation. 

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​Regular maintenance of carpets will not only prolong their working lives but also make cleaning them easier for operatives next time round. Jon Ewing looks at one clean that makes the point clear.

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Most premises include a wide variety of different flooring surfaces and, as Gordon McVean observes, this can create a wide range of cleaning challenges.

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TracLogik allows you to track anything you choose, via the internet, right out of the box.

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Brass brushes are used to destroy chewing gum from block paving, natural stone, concrete, asphalt, tarmac, soft sports surfaces, wooden decking, metal strips, coated surfaces and entrance mats.

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The I.C.E Ride- On Sweeper IS1100 is a powerful sweeping machine, perfect for outdoors and indoors, such as car parks, warehouses and variety of industrial facilities.

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The chewing gum removal additive is based on a sugar beet surfactant, which we are proud to say makes it a 100% renewable cleaning product.

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The SNOOPY FULL is a Steam Cleaner and vacuum cleaner, but the Snoopy can be taken off of its trolley and within 2 minutes turned into a very compact and versatile steam only machine. The machine produces quality dry satured steam and maintains working pressure stable.

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ScanLogik wall mounted units are perfect for quickly and easily recording staff time and attendance at larger sites.

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The EXCELERATOR® effortlessly reaches every corner with his adaptable angle and a super smooth swivel movement. Together with the LIQUIDATOR 2.0 channel and the F*LIQ sleeve, it’s the fastest squeegee in the world!

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The ID10B is a cordless vacuum cleaner with impressive performance but most importanlty a long 50 minute run time. When in operation the the sound level is just 57dB(A) making it idea for noise sensitive areas.Fitted with an industrial grade dry vacuum motor and fitted with a HEPA filter rated to H13.

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Kubota 3 cylinder liquid cooled 32.5hp petrol engine with electric start

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To be used in the food processing, catering and healthcare industries, the new disinfectant cleaner kills bacteria and cleans in a single-stage application.

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We offer a range of single disc polishers for professional floor maintenance and every day cleaning tasks.

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Contico 150mm Black Stripping/Scrubbing Pads ..

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The Matrix GTS is a completely self-contained chewing gum removal system available in either 110 volt or 240 volt, incorporating a 8 bar pressure steam boiler with an integral chemical delivery system.

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We understand that in your industry timing is everything – it affects people, quality, service and costs.

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The Sweepmaster P800 and B800 models are manoeuvrable, high performance and compact vacuum sweepers.

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