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

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Smart buildings are moving beyond passive reporting to actively shaping cleaning operations in real time. Peter Smyth explores how occupancy data, AI, connected systems and autonomous technologies are helping cleaning teams work more efficiently, improve service outcomes and redefine frontline roles — while highlighting why integration and training remain critical to success.

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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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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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There's a lot of noise right now about AI replacing jobs. For cleaning businesses, asserts Benjamin Dyer, that conversation largely misses the point. The work itself - the hours, the attention, the trust customers place in someone coming into their home or workplace – simply can't be automated. The way cleaning businesses are run is a different matter entirely.

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Peter Beaumont looks at how maintenance and planning need to be a part of your street cleaning routine, with consideration for different surfaces always front of mind.

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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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AI will continue to grow in 2026. Ceris Burns examines how to overcome key barriers in AI within the cleaning, facilities management and environmental sectors.

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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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To close the widening gap between expectations and capacity, cleaning teams are leaning on automation. John Ickes explains how this is being achieved.

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TECHNOLOGY HAS dramatically changed the face of cleaning. Smartphones, sensors, robots, the internet – all of these have had a massive impact on what has until recently been a relatively low-tech discipline. ​Amelia Baker​​​ charts the rise of cleaning technology and considers how far we have come.

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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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Are robotics revolutionising cleanliness and hygiene? Matt Kuwertz explores the benefits of working with robotics in contract cleaning.

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MICHELLE DANIEL explores the burgeoning opportunities in technology within the cleaning sector, highlighting the pivotal role of AI-powered management software, advances in tracking and monitoring solutions, and the evolving landscape of robotic evolution.

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In the competitive world of business, it’s no surprise that most CEOs are looking to earn the trust of their audience as a way to drive growth, and says Daniel Groves, the cleaning industry is no different.

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Richard Warley explains how a drainage services provider is embracing software to jettison inefficient job management and improve productivity.

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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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Cleaning Matters examines Albert, one of the largest retail brands in the Czech Republic, which has announced a significant milestone for its autonomous robotic cleaning fleet.

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Liam Mynes looks at the many ways in which digital solutions can help to enhance cleaning and hygiene protocols in healthcare – and considers how technology in general is being used to improve patient outcomes.

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Charles Robard examines how cleaning and hygiene innovations can be beneficial for care homes, while reducing the carbon footprint in laundry rooms.

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FoneLogik is an incredibly easy to use time and attendance system that can be deployed to any site in seconds.

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Nylon brushes are used to destroy chewing gum from all carpets, door bars, matting and seating.

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

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CleanLink’s new state of the art Portal hosted service gives you a secure, easy to use platform to manage and share documents & files with your Clients and Staff via the web.

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Anti-Bacterial hand and Surface disinfectant wipes for use in Kitchens, Gymnasiums, service vans etc…

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SpaceVac 1300 exterior SPV1339 Gutter cleaning and high level exterior vacuum cleaning system Complete system with 50mm diameter poles, wireless camera/monitor & specialist exterior cleaning kit

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The worlds best chewing gum machine powered by a single battery !

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

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B205 is a combination of surface active agents, sequestrants, and alkaline builders designed for use in cleaning vehicles, through hot or cold water pressure washer systems. The product is caustic soda free and will not affect paintwork. The water softeners in the formulation boost the cleaning properties in hard water areas and also reduce scale build up within the equipment. B205 works under normal conditions without agitation.

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SpaceVac 300 SPV3124 High level interior vacuum cleaning system Includes poles and specialist interior high level cleaning kit

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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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Our award-winning Mobile App is designed to provide your site managers and supervisors with up to date Site, Contract and Staff information and to enable them to carry out their tasks and update relevant data without having to return to the office to use a computer.

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The fully integrated Hand Hygiene Monitoring System:

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CleanLink’s latest state of the art web-hosted work scheduling and site auditing application. CleanLink Site Master is designed as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for companies to quickly set up new clients & contracts, plan and manage their site-based work, and design and use online forms to capture data.

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