Cleaning Industry news

• Floored by the challenge

  07-12-2023 01:00
  Floor cleaning is an important asapect of any cleaning regime. But how important? Ann Laffeaty asks companies about the challenges that floor cleaning poses and finds out what can be done to lighten the cleaner’s load.Floors come in for a great deal of hard wear. Most other surfaces tend to be generally soiled mainly by dust, fingerprints and the occasional spill. But the floors of any public facility are repeatedly walked upon with dirty shoes.Trolley cases and other wheeled traffic will
  
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• Portfolio awarded cleaning contract with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 

  02-03-2026 14:59 via chtmag.com
  Portfolio has been appointed by CBRE on behalf of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) to deliver cleaning and associated services across four of its London offices.
  The contract covers three City of London locations and HSFK’s Canary Wharf office, supporting some of the firm’s busiest and most high-profile workplaces. Services include cleaning, housekeeping, window cleaning, confidential waste management and pest control, delivered by a dedicated on-site team of 39
  
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• Portfolio takes cleaning deal at global law firm’s London offices

  02-03-2026 14:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Portfolio, part of Churchill Group, has been appointed by CBRE on behalf of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) to deliver cleaning and associated services across four of its London offices.
  The contract covers three City of London locations and HSFK’s Canary Wharf office. Services include cleaning, housekeeping, window cleaning, confidential waste management and pest control, delivered by a dedicated on-site team of 39 colleagues and led by a dedicated account manager.
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• NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings recognised under the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard

  02-03-2026 14:13 via fmj.co.uk
  The NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings, certified by CIBSE and administered through its wholly owned subsidiary CIBSE Certification, may now meet the operational energy requirements of the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS), as defined in Annex C of the Standard.
  Since taking on the role of NABERS UK administrator in 2024, CIBSE has worked closely with NABERS and the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) to drive the decarbonisation of buildings through the rapidly expand
  
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• Time to rethink air care: Rubbermaid Commercial Products launches CirculAir 90™

  02-03-2026 11:28 via chtmag.com
  Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has launched CirculAir 90, the next evolution of its popular TCell passive air freshening system that’s designed to deliver uninterrupted performance.
  Engineered for recyclability with a lower environmental footprint than its predecessor, CirculAir 90 was developed in direct response to growing demand for air care solutions that deliver reduced environmental footprint without compromising on performance.
  Backed by independent testing and certifications,
  
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• Bennett Hay strengthens senior management team

  02-03-2026 11:05 via fmj.co.uk
  Carly Hicks has been appointed to the role of Operations Manager at Bennett Hay. The appointment strengthens the London-based independent caterer’s senior management team as the business looks forward to a busy and ambitious year.
  Hicks joins Bennett Hay after 10 years with Vacherin, including four years as Operations Manager. CIPD qualified, she brings broad operational experience across multi-site contracts, with a strong focus on people, team development and long-term client relationshi
  
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• Corps Monitoring partners with enforcement and property services firm MS Webb

  02-03-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  Andrea Strong, MD at Corps Monitoring
  Electronic security solutions specialist and social enterprise, Corps Monitoring, has partnered with enforcement and property services company, MS Webb to provide a dedicated Network Operations Centre (NOC). The centre will connect MS Webb’s existing platforms with Corps Monitoring’s Sentinel alarm receiving platform, streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience by bringing multiple service lines together through a single dedicat
  
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• Sodexo & Nuffield Health show drop in food-related emissions 

  02-03-2026 09:35 via fmj.co.uk
  Through a ground-breaking programme with Greener by Default, which commenced in early 2025, Sodexo UK & Ireland and its client partner Nuffield Health have reduced food-related carbon emissions by 22 per cent – the equivalent of over 100,000 miles driven.
  Sodexo was the first hospital catering provider in the UK to implement the approach for patient dining, which saw the introduction of a series of culinary and behavioural changes across 35 Nuffield Health Hospitals, designed to n
  
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• CHSA launches 2026 Bursary

  02-03-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The CHSA’s 2026 Bursary is now open for applications. The bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6000 during their university career. They will receive £2000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
  
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• Acquisition supercharges Levy’s experience business

  27-02-2026 13:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Levy, the sports and entertainment arm of food services business, Compass Group UK & Ireland, has acquired international sports marketing agency, The iLUKA Collective.
  iLUKA delivers strategic architectures, from brand experience and hospitality to bespoke digital platforms, which simplify the complex environments of major global events, including the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
  By integrating iLUKA’s specialised expertise, Levy
  
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• NEC launches accreditation programme for FM professionals

  27-02-2026 12:47 via fmj.co.uk
  A new training and certification pathway has been launched by NEC for facilities management professionals.
  The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) Service Manager Accreditation programme has been designed to equip experienced professionals with the skills, authority and confidence to deliver facilities management services under NEC4 FMC contracts.
  The programme reflects a broader shift within facilities management contracting – from reactive maintenance towards proactive, lifecycle-b
  
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• Survey on the Employment Rights Act finds sick pay changes will have biggest impact at work

  27-02-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Workplace expert, Acas, commissioned YouGov to ask which changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will have the biggest impact on bosses and workers.
  New rights on sick pay topped the polls for both, followed by new protections on unfair dismissals. Employers ranked new paternity leave rights as their third biggest while workers opted for the new changes on flexible working.
  The valuable insights gained from the results will help Acas target its support for workers and bosses where they need it
  
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• Northwood acquires KC sites in Flint, North Wales

  27-02-2026 10:34 via cleaningmag.com
  The shareholders and directors of Northwood have announced that they have acquired the complete mill and converting facility of the Coleshill site of Kimberly-Clark (K-C) as well as the Flint site of K-C Personal Care.
  
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• Magenta Associates awarded Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation

  27-02-2026 10:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Communications Agency, Magenta Associates, has been awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) accreditation, by the Carbon Literacy Project in recognition of its ongoing commitments to reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
  Carbon Literacy, as defined by the Carbon Literacy Project, is “an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis&rdq
  
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• Willmott Dixon appointed for preconstruction services on new LFB HQ refurb

  27-02-2026 09:44 via fmj.co.uk
  Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed for preconstruction services on London Fire Brigade (LFB) HQ refurbishment at 8 Albert Embankment.
  Procured via the SCAPE construction framework, the contractor has been appointed to finalise Stage 3 and 4 design, which will see a significant overhaul of the historic building and landmark structure while introducing modern facilities and meeting standards for sustainability.
  It comes after proposals were developed in late 2025 with the aim of del
  
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• Amulet wins Outstanding Security Performance Award

  26-02-2026 13:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Specialist security provider, Amulet, was named winner of the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator award at the 2026 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
  The award was presented to Amulet in recognition of the company’s sustained growth, technical innovation, and measurable client outcomes across its installation and integration services.
  Since launching its installation division in 2018, Amulet has delivered 15 per cent year-on-year revenue growth and retained mor
  
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• Applications open for CHSA’s 2026 Bursary

  26-02-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university.
  Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
  The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that ti
  
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• CHSA’s 2026 Bursary is now open for applications

  26-02-2026 13:25 via chtmag.com
  The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university.
  Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
  The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that ti
  
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• Commercial cleaning firm sharpens operational focus and brand strategy through leadership programme

  26-02-2026 13:10 via chtmag.com
  A commercial cleaning and environmental services firm has strengthened its operational clarity and long-term growth strategy after completing the national Help to Grow: Management programme.
  Dove Cleaning & Environmental Services, based in Altrincham, operates across the commercial cleaning and facilities sector, supporting businesses with professional cleaning and environmental services.
  As the company continued to grow, owner Dan Quigley joined the 12-week, government-backed leadership ini
  
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• Lifesavers rest easy thanks to biohazard cleaners

  26-02-2026 12:48 via chtmag.com
  Emergency services workers can rest easy in clean, safe spaces, thanks to a Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and biohazard cleaning company.
  Two of the county’s fire stations, a pair of police stations and a leading hospital have all enlisted Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough to clean their equipment and environments to eradicate any potentially hazardous substances for staff and visitors.
  Specialist equipment used by firefighters for response calls must be disman
  
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• Delphis Eco strengthens professional cleaning credentials with Savernake Knives endorsement

  26-02-2026 12:32 via chtmag.com
  Delphis Eco has partnered with Laurie Timpson, Founder and Head Maker of British precision manufacturer Savernake Knives, as its latest Delphis Eco Hero shining a spotlight on the Delphis Eco Stainless-Steel & Glass Cleaner, recognising a shared commitment to high-performance cleaning, safety and sustainability in demanding professional environments.
  Savernake Knives is renowned for its uncompromising standards and precision manufacture, producing high-value stainless-steel products for pro
  
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• Biohazard cleaning in prisons: An iron will and a strong stomach

  26-02-2026 12:06 via chtmag.com
  Cleaning in law enforcement agencies is a vital part of operations. Prison cells and police custody units have the potential to become breeding grounds for germs and disease if not properly maintained and, as well as physical health, unhygienic conditions can also create mental health distress for both detained individuals and staff
  Everyone has the right to a clean and healthy environment, regardless of their legal status or crime, and law enforcement rooms that hold people require thorough and
  
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• Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products

  26-02-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published by government in a crackdown on unregulated practices, which led to the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
  The Construction Products Reform White Paper sets out that all products must be properly assessed before being used in the building process.
  Currently only around a third of constructions products are regulated – the new general safety requirement will mean that all products undergo
  
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• infinitSpace named FD International Gazelle 2026

  26-02-2026 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace
  Full-stack AI flexible workspace provider, infinitSpace, has been named an FD International Gazelle 2026. The recognition by Het Financieele Dagblad highlights infinitSpace’s strong international growth and the scalability of its AI-driven model beyond the Netherlands.
  The FD International Gazelles celebrate companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in overseas markets. In 2026, 71 companies received the FD International Gazelle distinction.
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• Spring into action: why now is the time for facilities managers to tackle winter surface damage

  26-02-2026 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  After months of cold temperatures, rainfall and increased footfall, winter is likely to have left its mark on commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many issues remain hidden beneath standing water or temporary fixes.
  Spring presents facilities managers (FMs) with a valuable opportunity: a safer, more predictable window to assess the true impact of winter weather and take action. With improved visibility, milder temperatures and reduced operational pressures, now is the ideal time to inspect,
  
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• Bellrock launches Top 30 integrated consulting ‘powerhouse’

  26-02-2026 09:55 via fmj.co.uk
  Bellrock, a leading intelligent property services partner, has announced the strategic unification of its specialist advisory brands to create Bellrock Consulting. The move establishes a unique, technology-led approach in the UK’s Top 30 consultants dedicated to optimising the built environment.
  Bellrock combines consulting, proprietary technology and self-delivered maintenance to replace traditional fragmentation with a uniquely integrated offering for clients to transform estate data int
  
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• Balfour Beatty announces Myles Westcott as incoming CFO

  25-02-2026 14:46 via fmj.co.uk
  International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced that Phil Harrison will step down from the Board later this year following more than 10 years as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  Following an extensive search process and as part of the Board’s long-term succession planning, Myles Westcott, currently Group Financial Controller at BAE Systems plc, has been appointed to succeed him. Subject to finalising his departure date from BAE Systems plc, Westcott will join the Group late
  
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• New analysis on the state-of-play for air pollution reporting

  25-02-2026 14:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Research of 1,000 companies finds significant progress is needed to improve how air pollutant impacts are disclosed and quantified.
  A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking.
  The air pollution reporting gap: Evidence from 1,000 organizations across high-emitting sectors, produ
  
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• Solstice AV partners with Killis to help resellers win with robotics

  25-02-2026 11:29 via chtmag.com
  Solstice AV has announced a new UK partnership with Killis, one of Britain’s most established names in cleaning technology and robotics.
  The partnership brings cleaning and service robotics into the AV channel, giving resellers a clear, supported way to introduce robotics as part of wider technology projects across hospitality, education, retail and commercial environments. The focus is firmly on practical deployment, long-term support and clear commercial value.
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• Landmarc rolls out three-time award-winning soft FM initiative across UK Defence Training Estate

  25-02-2026 11:09 via chtmag.com
  Landmarc Support Services, a leading facilities management and professional services provider, has received three national sustainability and industry awards for its soft FM initiative, recognised for improving employee safety and comfort while delivering measurable environmental performance improvements.
  Implemented across more than 100 sites on the Defence Training Estate (DTE), the initiatives supports Landmarc’s role as industry partner to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
  
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