Cleaning Industry news

• OCS awarded contract renewal with South Western Railway

  12-06-2024 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has renewed its cleaning services contract with South Western Railway (SWR).
  According the to the facilities management provider, the contract renewal with SWR is grounded in three fundamental drivers: Transparency and Delivery, Collaboration and Innovation.
  Since the pandemic, many industries have faced the challenge of maintaining a sustained workforce. OCS says it has strategically addressed this, and over the past three years, has “diligently built a stable and reliable workforce&r
  
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• Yvonne Taylor appointed chair of BICSc

  24-09-2026 15:10 via chtmag.com
  
  Yvonne Taylor, Head of Cleaning and Support Services for Compass One, is the new Chair of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), the leading independent, professional and educational body for the cleaning sector.
  Taylor will serve a three-year term in the role, placing her at the forefront of shaping industry standards, best practice guidance and professional development across the cleaning profession. As Chair, she will lead the BICSc Council while also directing the organisation&rs
  
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• Family business cleans up at Northamptonshire Business Awards

  24-09-2026 12:04 via chtmag.com
  
  Cleaning and waste management company, Inter County Service Group, walked away with awards for High Growth Business of the Year and The Pinnacle Award.
  Judges of the High Growth Business of Year award were looking for organisations that “demonstrated the highest levels of growth with a strong plan for sustainable financial performance”.
  Inter County was recognised after seeing its workforce grow by almost 57 per cent in just 12 months. This expansion was accelerated by the acqui
  
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• Electrolux Professional unlocks ‘endless possibilities’ with launch of Generation 7000 range

  24-09-2026 11:52 via chtmag.com
  
  Electrolux Professional has announced the launch of Generation 7000 – an entirely new platform of professional laundry solutions and the company’s most significant launch since Line 6000 in 2018 – beginning with the Compact Power undercounter 6kg, 7kg, and 8kg models.
  Designed for Small Spaces, Ultimate Performance, the Compact Power offers the longest lifespan and lowest cost per cycle on the market for its class, helping to usher in a new era of smart innovation and sustainab
  
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• UK cleanroom specialist appoints new sales manager to support UK and European growth

  24-09-2026 11:42 via chtmag.com
  
  UK cleanroom specialist Total Clean Air (TCA), TOMI Environmental Solutions’ Preferred European Partner for SteraMist®, has appointed Tony Lynam as Sales Manager (Decontamination).
  The appointment comes as interest grows in advanced contamination-control technologies across pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, food production, advanced manufacturing and other operationally critical sectors.
  In his new role, Lynam will support growth acros
  
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• BioHygiene launches BioMetrix 'to close the cleaning sector's data gap'

  23-09-2026 16:54 via cleaningmag.com
  
  BioHygiene, the UK biotechnology-led cleaning brand backed by more than 30 years of scientific expertise from Biological Preparations, has launched BioMetrix - a new data intelligence platform developed specifically for the cleaning sector.
  
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• Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland expands robotic cleaning fleet with LionsBot R5 autonomous scrubber dryer

  23-09-2026 14:42 via chtmag.com
  
  Sunbelt Rentals, the largest rental company in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its robotic floorcare offering with the introduction of the LionsBot R5 autonomous scrubber dryer, reflecting the growing role of robotics in commercial cleaning.
  The R5 joins Sunbelt Rentals’ existing robotic cleaning fleet, broadening its autonomous floorcare range with a solution designed specifically for larger, high-traffic environments. It complements the existing robotic range by providing greater capaci
  
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• Nilfisk brings cleaning industry together to explore the future of professional cleaning 

  23-09-2026 13:47 via chtmag.com
  
  Facilities managers, cleaning professionals and industry specialists gathered at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on 16 and 17 September for Nilfisk’s Discovery Day 2026, exploring the technologies and operational challenges shaping the future of professional cleaning.Taking place as Nilfisk celebrates 100 years of operation in the UK and 120 years globally, the two-day event combined seminars, live demonstrations and discussions with specialists, giving visitors the opportunity to see the latest
  
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• Healthcare wipe testing gets real with EN 17486

  23-09-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Leading microbiological testing firm, MSL, is urging manufacturers of healthcare wipes to ensure their products meet the increasingly critical EN 17486 sporicidal efficacy standard due to rising demands from NHS trusts and other healthcare providers.
  
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• HMP Peterborough wins prestigious cleaning award through its Cleaning Academy

  22-09-2026 13:19 via chtmag.com
  
  The prison, operated by Sodexo via its subsidiary Sodexo Justice Services, picked up the Accredited Trainer of the Year at the BICSc Awards on Thursday 17 September, for its accredited course that has helped roughly 160 prisoners achieve a BICSc qualification in the past 18 months.
  The course is delivered across 12 modules, where prisoners learn about chemical competence, COSHH, Health and Safety, electrical safety, and bio-hazard cleaning. It enables prisoners to be eligible for numerous clean
  
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• Welsh social enterprise turns cleaning contracts into mental health support for workers

  22-09-2026 13:09 via chtmag.com
  
  Every contract awarded to social enterprise Lifft Cleaning helps generate funding for mental health support across the UK, enabling organisations to create meaningful social impact alongside cleaner, healthier workplaces. Owned by a Welsh mental health charity, Lifft reinvests its profits into delivering vital services that help individuals and communities access the support they need.
  Wholly owned by Platfform, Lifft delivers professional commercial cleaning and support services to organis
  
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• More than 7 in 10 manufacturing leaders expect specialist cleaning costs to rise

  22-09-2026 12:59 via chtmag.com
  
  More than seven in 10 manufacturing leaders expect the cost of specialist cleaning to increase over the next 12 months, according to new research from leading commercial cleaning company, Mrs Buckét.
  The research, commissioned by Mrs Buckét in August, surveyed more than 250 manufacturing business leaders about the challenges they face when it comes to workplace cleanliness and hygiene.
  It found that 71 per cent expect their cleaning costs to rise during the next year, while one in
  
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• Winners of the 2026 BICSc Awards announced

  22-09-2026 12:49 via chtmag.com
  
  Professionals from the cleaning and hygiene sector celebrated success after winners were revealed at this year’s BICSc Awards.
  The industry-leading awards highlight the accomplishments of experts from across the industry with winners announced at the Institute’s prestigious annual ceremony.
  The BICSc Awards recognise and celebrate the industry’s esteemed individuals and triumphant teams who were honoured with accolades for their outstanding achievements and service to the secto
  
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• Winners of the 2026 BICSc Awards revealed

  22-09-2026 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  The industry-leading awards highlight the accomplishments of experts from across the cleaning and hygiene industry with winners announced at the Institute’s prestigious annual ceremony, which was again hosted at Whittlebury Hall & Spa in Northamptonshire.
  The BICSc Awards recognise and celebrate the industry’s esteemed individuals and triumphant teams who were honoured with accolades for their outstanding achievements and service to the sector. The long-established BICSc Awards c
  
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• TGB sets sights on major expansion of revolutionary MSU waste management system following proven results

  22-09-2026 09:41 via fmj.co.uk
  The Green Block (TGB) is targeting a significant expansion of its globally patented Mobile Segregation Unit (MSU) network following the success of its pioneering waste management solution across some of the UK’s busiest transport hubs.
  Having already deployed 10 MSU units at major locations including London Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras, London Waterloo, Stansted Airport and Birmingham Airport, TGB plans to increase the number of units by between 80-100% by the end of 2026 as demand
  
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• Tender price growth remains stable 

  21-09-2026 15:16 via fmj.co.uk
  The latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), shows tender prices increased by an estimated 0.7 per cent between 2Q2026 and 3Q2026, resulting in 3.2 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI).
  The estimate, says the BCIS, reflects the consensus view of the BCIS TPI Panel, comprising cost consultants from firms involved in multiple tenders each quarter.
  Dr David Crosthwaite, Chief Economist at BCIS, said: “Broadly speaking, tender prices are not
  
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• The TSA’s Autumn Conference 2026: Small changes, Big impact

  21-09-2026 14:09 via chtmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association’s (TSA) Autumn Conference 2026 will soon bring its members and the wider industry together in the Cotswolds for two days of insight, discussion and networking built around the theme Small Changes, Big Impact.
  Designed for management teams across the sector, the event, taking place at De Vere Tortworth Court on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October, will combine practical workshops, keynote speakers and industry-specific presentations focused on the i
  
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• Peartree Cleaning wins International Green Apple Award for decoupling growth from carbon

  21-09-2026 13:55 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has won an International Green Apple Environment Award for demonstrating how business growth can be achieved alongside measurable reductions in carbon emissions.
  Peartree’s entry, ‘Growing Greener: Decoupling Business Growth from Carbon’, was recognised in the Service Industries sector for Environmental Improvement. Selected from more than 700 entries worldwide
  
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• Commercial kitchen cleaning and maintenance specialist secures strategic growth investment

  21-09-2026 13:45 via chtmag.com
  
  TWO Services, the family-run commercial kitchen cleaning and maintenance specialist celebrating its 40th year in business, today announced a strategic growth investment from YFM Equity Partners, the independent UK private equity firm. The investment gives
  TWO Services additional resources to invest in its operations and pursue its next stage of growth, while the family values and culture that have underpinned its success remain unchanged.
  Founded in 1986 by Alan Osborn, and still led by the next
  
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• Hybrid heating

  21-09-2026 12:28 via fmj.co.uk
  CHRIS CATON,Product Director,Ideal Commercial Heating
  Chris Caton explains why hybrid heating systems enable FMs to make meaningful carbon reductions while working within the practical limitations of their buildings.
  In a perfect world, every commercial building could immediately transition to a low carbon electric heating solution. However, existing buildings present a set of challenges that means decarbonisation is a journey, not a single event. Hybrid systems provide an effective bridge on t
  
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• Bidvest Noonan secures Stena Line contract

  21-09-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Bidvest Noonan has been appointed to provide security services for ferry company, Stena Line, at its port operations in Belfast, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead, Holyhead and Fishguard.
  Under the contract terms, Bidvest Noonan will provide a range of security services supporting the safe and secure operation of Stena Line’s port facilities. These will include passenger, baggage and vehicle screening, access control, port patrols and CCTV monitoring.
  David Barker, Chief Growth Officer at Bidvest Noon
  
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• Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold Level Membership for Sunbelt Rentals

  21-09-2026 11:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has been awarded the Gold Level Membership by the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), reflecting its ongoing work across environmental and social sustainability and responsible business practices.
  The Supply Chain Sustainability School brings together businesses from across the built environment to develop sustainability knowledge, share best practice and provide training and resources across environmental, social and economic sustainability.
  Sunbelt Renta
  
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• TWO Services secures strategic growth investment

  21-09-2026 11:14 via fmj.co.uk
  TWO Services, a family-run commercial kitchen cleaning and maintenance specialist celebrating its 40th year in business, has secured a strategic growth investment from YFM Equity Partners, the independent UK private equity firm, which will provide the business with additional resources to invest in its operations and pursue its next stage of growth.
  Founded in 1986 by Alan Osborn, and still led by the next generation of the Osborn family today, TWO Services has grown from its Essex roots in
  
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• Most commercial property sectors see service charges rise by more than inflation

  21-09-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  A new report from business and accountancy firm, BDO, has revealed that service charges have risen by more than inflation in three out of four commercial property sectors.
  The findings come from BDO’s fourth annual PropCost benchmarking report, which analysed total service charge spend of almost £700 million across around 1,100 commercial properties in the offices, industrial parks, retail parks and shopping centre sectors.
  Retail parks saw the biggest rise in service charge costs in
  
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• Empowering FM teams in closing critical compliance gaps

  21-09-2026 09:21 via fmj.co.uk
  With tightening safety regulations facilities management (FM) teams face mounting pressure to verify workforce competence. PPL Training addresses this challenge by delivering industry assured City & Guilds and BPEC accredited courses across vital estate disciplines, including Mechanical & Electrical, Fire Safety, Legionella (Water Hygiene), and HVAC/F-Gas.
  Operating purpose-built practical facilities in York, Slough, and Livingston, PPL delivers applied instruction tailored for high risk
  
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• 'Qualita' cleaning in the heart of Umbria

  21-09-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Of the many awe-inspiring conference venues around the world hosting arts and cultural events, the beautiful Auditorium San Francesco al Prato in Perugia, Umbria in the centre of Italy has to be one of the oldest and most lovely.
  
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• Dame Judith Hackitt calls for building safety reform built on competence, accountability and continuous learning

  18-09-2026 15:10 via fmj.co.uk
  “Competence is not just about knowledge and experience. It is about what you do with that knowledge and experience,” said Dame Judith Hackitt, who led the UK Government’s independent review of building regulations and fire safety following the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster.
  Hackitt was speaking at CIBSE Building Safety 2026: Delivering Safer Buildings in Practice, held on 17 September at The Building Centre in London.
  Building safety reform must move beyond regulatory compliance
  
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• Flexible workspace operator Orega completes MBO

  18-09-2026 15:05 via fmj.co.uk
  Orega, one of the UK’s leading flexible workspace operators, has completed a management buyout backed by Apiary Capital, positioning the business for accelerated growth across the UK.
  Apiary Capital, a UK-based private equity firm that specialises in supporting owner-managed businesses, is taking a majority stake in the business and funding a management buyout led by Orega CEO, Alan Pepper, together with Orega’s executive management team: Chris Toon (CFO), David Kinnaird (COO), Sophi
  
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• Campaign unites major names across the built environment to call for sector recognition ahead of the Budget

  18-09-2026 14:29 via fmj.co.uk
  NLA, the membership organisation for the built environment, has launched One Built Environment, a campaign calling on government to formally recognise the built environment as a single, connected economic sector ahead of this autumn’s Budget and 10-year plan for Britain.
  The campaign officially launched on Wednesday 16 September during the London Real Estate Forum (LREF), backed by a coalition of the sector’s leading businesses and organisations, including, but not limited to, Arcadi
  
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• FMs need greater technical understanding as commercial solar deployment accelerates

  18-09-2026 13:51 via fmj.co.uk
  GTEC has opened commercial solar PV training to the client side, not just the installer. The training provider says better understanding among those specifying, procuring and managing commercial solar will be critical as the UK pushes towards 45–47GW of capacity by 2030.
  Renewable energy training provider GTEC has confirmed the continued rollout of its two-day Commercial Solar PV Training Course across its North Yorkshire and Nottingham centres, with a structure that departs from the indus
  
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