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13 June 2025
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Hotter months create a breeding ground for infections that can take their toll on us both physically and mentally increase employee absence. Paul Mulready offers some advice on how to minimise the spread of contagious illnesses.
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06 June 2025
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Smart auditing solutions are an effective and surprisingly simple way of supporting professional cleaning services. Francis Lyons explores how smart auditing tech can effectively demonstrate proof of presence and proof of quality, unlock best practice and enable evidence-based decision-making.
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01 April 2025
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Dr Emma Saunders recently delivered a webinar to industry professionals in the UK and Europe on the safety, efficacy and regulatory landscape of microbial-based cleaning products. Cleaning Matters finds out more.
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09 May 2025
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The heat network sector is changing so rapidly that it can be hard to keep up. Viewed by government as a vital component of the UK’s strategy to reach net zero by 2050, this potentially efficient, low-carbon heating technology is fast becoming the norm in modern urban developments and is now spreading to rural areas, too. So, as Gareth Copland warns, if you haven’t encountered a heat network yet, the chances are you will do soon.
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06 June 2025
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Acid-based cleaners are a powerful tool for tackling tough blockages, but it is important professionals know how to buy, store and use them safely and legally, says Scarlet McAleese-Banks.
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06 March 2025
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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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21 March 2025
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The new Renters Rights Bill, the Labour Government’s version of the former Renters Reform Bill, has received wide publicity. Andy Nuttall examines how this will impact the cleaning sector.
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24 October 2024
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George Littlewood explores how the new International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) gives the maintained sector more financial flexibility.
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07 October 2024
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Biofilms, often described as "microbial cities," are rapidly becoming a global health concern, with their presence across industries. These resilient communities of microorganisms form on nearly any surface, making them notoriously difficult to clean and contributing to 65-80% of chronic infections. As Dr Gavin Macgregor-Skinner observes, understanding biofilms and developing new cleaning strategies is crucial to maintaining healthy environments in hospitals, schools, and other facilities.
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21 August 2024
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First impressions are vital for businesses, especially in person. The reception area is the first place visitors experience so, as James Nayler notes, investing in its upkeep ensures a positive and lasting impression and sets the tone for all future interactions.
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02 September 2024
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Infection control is paramount in care and residential homes to protect vulnerable residents. Nicky Whittaker discusses how effective laundry management can play a critical role in preventing the spread of pathogens within these environments.
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04 January 2024
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Jamie Woodhall asks: "How can you help combat the risk of picking up coughs, colds, and flu?"
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04 January 2024
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The British Cleaning Council has called the Government response to a life-saving campaign ‘disappointing’ and ‘complacent’. Cleaning Matters reports how thousands of lives could potentially be saved by making cleaning and hygiene a national priority.
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08 January 2024
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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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04 January 2024
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Tim Turney provides an overview on best practices for air sampling at work to advise facilities managers on best practice for safety and compliance.
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18 October 2023
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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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17 October 2023
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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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17 October 2023
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Cleaning Matters explores what's on offer at this year's Golden Service Awards hosted by Kimberly-Clark Professional.
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16 October 2023
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Duncan McLaren discusses how cost efficiency, resource management and improved customer service can be managed sustainably with data-driven cleaning solutions.
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04 October 2023
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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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