Compliance has long been a defining feature of professional cleaning operations. Francis Lyons discusses how smart auditing is helping to reframe and redefine this.

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As UK facilities managers face a perfect storm of rising energy costs, net-zero deadlines, and the complexities of hybrid work, a major shift is occurring: digital twinning is moving from an expensive innovation to a daily operational necessity. While the technology was once seen as a high-end visualisation tool, it has become the 'operational layer' that connects disparate building data into a single, actionable view. Mark Shepherd asserts that for the facilities management sector, this isn't just about 3D models, it’s about moving from reactive firefighting to informed, predictive maintenance.

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Just as the invention of the steam engine sparked the first Industrial Revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the way modern businesses operate. The facilities management sector is no exception, as it begins adopting AI and collecting vast amounts of data, but, ask Gary Seaton and John Norris, to what end?

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The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) has unveiled an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681, which outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts.

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Clair Weston discusses the importance of understanding the risks and benefits for worker health - and how employers can manage the risks associated with exposure to blue light. 

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Effective training has always been a lynchpin of professional cleaning services but, as Carlton Relf observes, unprecedented UK demand for healthcare and consolidation of the healthcare sector’s expectations of cleanliness, have made it absolutely mission-critical.

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The UK cleaning industry is a multi-billion-pound powerhouse, yet nearly half of small and medium-sized cleaning businesses operate without commercial insurance—leaving them vulnerable to financial disaster. Kyle Eaton explains how, with the right coverage, these businesses can protect their revenue, employees, and reputation, ensuring they stay resilient in an unpredictable world.

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With 10 October marking World Mental Health Day, this year's theme was 'Mental Health in the Workplace'. Marius Stäcker encourages us to take a moment to reflect on the mental health challenges facing professionals globally.

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law, was introduced to parliament on 12 September 2024, following its mention in the King’s Speech in July. As Andrew Robbins observes, the Bill aims to better protect the public from terrorism, and this will necessitate improved preparedness against attacks to be put into place by many types of public venues.

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Ian Leeding looks at why it's important to become more people-centric for a business to move forward, and how creating a ‘family’ atmosphere inspires people not only to stay but to do their very best.

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Paul Mulready describes how Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has chosen a premium proprietary system of washroom dispensers and consumables for its brand new airbase and headquarters in Shifnal on the Shropshire, Staffordshire border.

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Dominic Ponniah believes investing in people should not be seen as a cost. After all, employees are the backbone of any successful contract cleaning business.

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This flu season you should use Targeted Hygiene to help maintain good hygiene behaviours in your facility. Alphonse Madamombe and Jack Beeston offer expert advice on preventing the spread of infectious diseases at work

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The power of the workplace experience has gained momentum over the last three years. As Ravi Bhatnagar observes, organisations and FMs alike are innovating to create appealing and engaging workplaces that can help attract employees into the office as we adapt to new working behaviours.

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One of the many highlights at this year's Cleaning Excellence Conference is British Cleaning Council (BCC) chair Delia Cannings. Here, Delia discusses the work of the BCC and how we need to work together to ensure cleaning staff receive the respect they deserve.

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Contract review time can be a white-knuckle experience for many cleaning businesses. You think you’ve maintained decent audit scores, but, as Sam Roberts observes, is that enough: have you delivered the expected outcome and will they or won’t they sign on the dotted line?

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John Norris discusses how an open approach with a clear evaluation process can keep the facilities management sector at the forefront of innovation.

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Two things remain irretrievable. Time and a first impression. In this feature Rosie Thomas takes a look at why keeping reception areas clean and hygienic is so important, with first impressions leaving a lasting impact.

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As the nights get longer and the summer approaches, it's easy to neglect preparations for the coming winter. Charlotte Parr says it's important to ensure that cleaning teams are prepared.

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As our understanding of outdoor air quality has grown, so too has our commitment to environmental protection. As Steve Whittall observes, it's crucial for businesses to recognise the profound influence of indoor air quality on the health and well-being of their employees.

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The 50 litre version of our popular trolley,

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One of the most important aspects of a mobile washing system is the carrying of the water.

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Purefreedoms original and the best 25litre trolley on the market,

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Hyflex from Bio-Productions transforms floors into hard wearing, easily maintained surfaces and provides an exceptionally long wear-life.

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OxyBAC is a new rich-cream foam antibacterial hand wash that combines Deb Foam Technology™ with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent to provide unique benefits compared with all other antibacterial hand wash products.

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D426 is a yellow beaded hand cleaner based on citrus solvents, fine scrubbing agents, emollients and detergents to give a powerful yet gentle cleaning action.

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Citra Clean Concentrate is Bio-Productions’ uniquely versatile and effective cleaning product for all types of janitorial cleaning and most industrial applications.

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Aquafactors has produced a revolutionary “Hot wash” system for water fed pole use – in conjunction with Krueger, a leading British manufacturer of specialised heating systems.

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We thoroughly clean all common areas of residential blocks and estates.

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Aquafactors has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to offer our customers the most effective and reliable mobile cleaning system

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Incorporating a static water making facility into the water treatment equation will bring down the cost of making purified water and more than justifies the investment.

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Probably the only cleaner required and one of the most powerful and versatile cleaners available.

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A121 is a preparation of hygrophobic pellets which absorb moisture (even from the air), creating exothermic heat that starts melting ice immediately and preventing the surface re-freezing for up to 48 hours.

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Aquafactors provide water fed poles, brushes and hose systems to suit all requirements.

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There are approximately 40,000 new diagnoses of work-related skin disease per year and statistics show that skin cancer is a developing issue; of the 2055 cases reported of work-related skin disease, 73% were dermatitis and 19% were skin cancer.

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