Cleaning Industry news

• Councils turn to smarter street-cleaning solutions as Britain’s litter crisis deepens

  13-07-2026 15:32 via chtmag.com
  
  Britain is facing a growing litter crisis, with more than 90 per cent of surveyed urban and rural sites found to contain waste, according to Keep Britain Tidy’s Rubbish Reality report.
  In response, Bradshaw EV, the UK distributor for the Glutton range, is reporting a significant rise in enquiries for its Glutton® Litter Vacuum and Glutton® H2O Perfect as local authorities look for more cost-efficient ways to maintain public spaces.
  Urban centres and residential areas are all experi
  
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• Hot insights in the latest edition of FMJ

  13-07-2026 15:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The July/August issue of FMJ reflects on the summer heatwaves and asks how the built environment can help mitigate the impact of global warming.
  The case study features a tour of Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building to discover how it was repurposed as a multipurpose destination for office occupiers and visitors.
  There’s an interview with Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for national workplace strategy, design and build partner TSK, who explains why the office is not becoming ob
  
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• Mitie celebrates outstanding colleagues

  13-07-2026 14:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has held its 2026 MyAchievement Awards which recognise individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond for customers, colleagues and communities across the UK.
  The event, hosted by Mitie’s CEO, Phil Bentley, took place last week at The Shard in London and brought together over 300 colleagues both in person and virtually. The awards recognised excellence across a range of categories, showcasing the extraordinary contributions of colleagues across Mitie’s 84,000-strong workf
  
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• Royal Liver experience

  13-07-2026 13:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ visits the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool to learn how CBRE has helped transform this iconic office building into a thriving multi-purpose destination for occupiers and visitorsOne of the most famous office buildings in the UK, the Royal Liver Building has been a symbol of the vibrant city of Liverpool since its completion in 1911. But until very recently, it was only accessible to tenants. All that changed when in 2017 CBRE began working on a major project to refurbish its vacant space.
  
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• Sodexo unveils Barista Collective 

  13-07-2026 12:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has launched its Barista Collective training programme, bringing together more than 20 coffee champions from across Sodexo’s business to create a culture of craft, collaboration and community focused on delivering exceptional coffee experiences. Each has completed an intensive Train the Trainer programme, equipping them to deliver new Level 1 and Level 2 barista training courses across the organisation.Level 1 provides a strong foundation for both new and existing
  
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• Delays in legionella risk reporting increasing compliance risk, warns experts

  13-07-2026 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lucion launches new module to improve visibility, speed up action and strengthen compliance oversightOrganisations could be exposing themselves to unnecessary risk due to delays in accessing critical legionella data, according to environmental risk management specialists Lucion, as it launches a new digital solution designed to transform how water hygiene compliance is managed.
  Across complex estates, including healthcare, facilities teams are often required to wait for formal reports before act
  
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• Hot batteries, hotter risks: why summer demands a rethink of lithium-ion storage

  13-07-2026 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Matt Partridge, Head of Product Development, Armorgard UKAnyone working on a construction site or facilities floor today knows that lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. They’re powering drills, saws, scanners, access equipment and more. That’s a shift that’s happened fast! For context, Technavio research highlights that cordless tools now account for more than 80 per cent of professional power tool sales in the UK, up from roughly half just eight years ago. The technology h
  
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• McLaren Construction to deploy autonomous robots at scale 

  13-07-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  McLaren Construction has teamed up with FieldAI, an international leader in physical AI, to bring general-purpose robots to its UK construction sites.
  Under the partnership, McLaren will deploy autonomous quadruped robots, initially to capture 360° site imagery, generate point cloud data and support progress verification, model-to-site deviation analysis, safety compliance patrols and quality assurance. The range of tasks will grow over time, adding value to the robots already on site with e
  
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• Robert Scott launches innovative Ergo-Globe Curve Handle to improve cleaning ergonomics

  13-07-2026 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has announced the launch of the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle – a groundbreaking, ergonomically designed telescopic cleaning handle created to improve cleaning performance while reducing strain and fatigue for operators.
  Designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind, the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle helps reduce bending, stretching and repetitive strain during everyday cleaning tasks. Its distinctive curved design minimises the
  
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• Holiday parks prepare for the holiday season with Prochem

  13-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Holiday parks in the UK are ramping up to meet increased demand this summer as war in the Middle East makes holidaymakers nervous over travelling further afield. Parks face considerations outside those of most residential operators including getting cleaning solutions from caravans and chalets simply and efficiently.
  
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