Cleaning Industry news

• What is sick building syndrome, and how can we prevent it?

  07-05-2025 12:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Helen Buchan, Infection Control ExpertWhile hybrid working might be here to stay, insights show that return-to-work initiatives are bringing people back into the workplace for more days each week.
  But if the pandemic changed the way we work, it’s also changed what we expect of our workplaces – which is why, now more than ever, employees want reassurance that their environment and wellbeing are being looked after.
  After all, we spend 87% of our lives indoors, and the World Health O
  
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• Government updates school food standards for first time in over a decade

  15-09-2026 15:26 via fmj.co.uk
  Healthier school dinners will be on the menu for millions of children as the government announces its biggest overhaul of school food in a generation.
  The changes to the school food standards will see more fresh fruit and vegetables, fibre-rich foods and nutritious balanced meals that help children stay focused, energised and ready to learn throughout the school day.
  The standards have been rigorously tested with schools, caterers and sample menus to make sure schools across the country will be
  
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• 14forty secures new cleaning and waste management contract at the Kia Oval

  15-09-2026 13:24 via chtmag.com
  
  Integrated FM provider 14forty has secured a contract with London’s Kia Oval cricket stadium, home to Surrey County Cricket Club, to provide cleaning and waste management services.
  The contract involves major match day cleaning, pre-match and post-match cleaning and waste segregation ready for removal.
  The stadium in Kennington, which has capacity for 27,500 people and hosts regular international cricket matches, requires a unique strategy to deliver FM services in a live, high-pressure en
  
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• Mrs Buckét wins contract to clean Cardiff Sixth Form College at its new Cardiff Bay campus

  15-09-2026 13:18 via chtmag.com
  
  Commercial cleaning specialist, Mrs Buckét, has been awarded the contract to clean Cardiff Sixth Form College’s new Cardiff Bay campus – which opened its doors on Monday, September 14.
  The Mrs Buckét team has been cleaning the current campus at Trinity Court in the centre of Cardiff for just over a year.
  The new campus is based in one of the Bay’s most historic buildings in Merchant Place and has increased the school’s capacity. Located opposite the Wales M
  
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• Sybron announces B Corp status

  15-09-2026 13:06 via chtmag.com
  
  Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality has announced its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).
  Certification as a B Corp sees Sybron join a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. The achievement demonstrates that Sybron meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, alongside a commitment to go
  
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• Inter County named Northampton Saints’ official cleaning service partner

  15-09-2026 12:52 via chtmag.com
  
  Northampton Saints has announced a new partnership with Inter County Service Group, who join the Club as its official cleaning service partner ahead of the 2026/27 season.
  Operating out of Rushden, Inter County is a leading facilities management service provider, delivering contract cleaning, waste management, washroom hygiene services and janitorial supplies to offices, schools, warehouses, healthcare sites and retail spaces across Northamptonshire and beyond.
  The family business was establish
  
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• Peartree supports long-serving colleague’s community music group with £1k donation

  15-09-2026 12:39 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has pledged £1,000 to support the Alabanza Group, a community group of singers and musicians led by Key Account Manager Ney Guzmán.
  The donation will help the Dulwich-based group purchase new musical instruments and equipment, enabling its members to continue performing and bringing people together through music.
  Originally from Ecuador, Guzmán has worked at Peartree for more than 28 years. He join
  
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• Winning pitch for 14forty at the Kia Oval

  15-09-2026 12:15 via fmj.co.uk
  Integrated facilities management provider, 14forty, which is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won a cleaning and waste management services contract with London’s Kia Oval cricket stadium, home to Surrey County Cricket Club.
  The contract involves major match day cleaning, pre-match and post-match cleaning and waste segregation ready for removal.
  The stadium in Kennington, which has capacity for 27,500 people and hosts regular international cricket matches, requires a unique strat
  
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• Free webinar explores the role of sustainability and technology in the future of healthcare infection control

  15-09-2026 11:49 via fmj.co.uk
  As NHS organisations work towards ambitious sustainability targets while maintaining high standards of patient safety, digital innovation and smarter systems are playing an increasingly important role in infection prevention and control.
  However, balancing environmental objectives with operational efficiency and regulatory compliance remains a significant challenge for healthcare providers. As healthcare estates become increasingly connected, organisations are looking at how technology and data
  
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• Early start

  15-09-2026 11:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Emily Coleman, Product Manager at Kärcher, explains why the key to a safer, more resilient winter should begin before the first frost, helping industrial sites stay prepared for seasonal challenges
  Winter presents a unique set of challenges for industrial sites, with changing weather conditions placing additional pressure on facilities, cleaning teams and operational processes. Increased rainfall, mud, falling leaves, ice and shorter daylight hours can all effect site safety, accessibility
  
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• EcoVadis Silver for WSH as new science-based targets receive SBTi validation

  15-09-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  Hospitality group WSH has been awarded EcoVadis Silver, placing it in the top 15 per cent of more than 175,000 companies assessed globally. The rating arrives just weeks after the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) independently validated the group’s updated science-based net zero targets, delivering a double external endorsement of its Second Nature sustainability strategy.
  WSH increased its EcoVadis score for the third consecutive year, achieving 76 out of 100 – up 12 points
  
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• Acquisition strengthens Complii’s integrated Lifts and Escalators division

  15-09-2026 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has acquired specialist lift services business, The General Lift Company.
  Established in 1986 and based in Swanley, Kent, The General Lift Company is a long-established specialist lift and mobility services business, serving commercial and public-sector clients across London and the South East. Its services span planned maintenance, reactive repairs, refurbishment, installation and 24/7 emerge
  
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• Circular Lighting Live 2026 | Sustainability in lighting: Understand YOUR responsibilities 

  15-09-2026 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  The programme for Circular Lighting Live 2026 brings together leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders from across the lighting and circular economy sectors. It is aimed at the whole lighting supply chain: specifiers, designers, architects, consulting engineers, wholesalers, end users, manufacturers, remanufacturers, distributors and contractors, all of which have a stake in the conversation.Taking place on 8 October in London, the event will explore the practical steps the lighting indu
  
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• The real cost of workplace technology

  15-09-2026 09:39 via fmj.co.uk
  The lowest purchase price doesn’t always mean the lowest cost.
  Facilities teams have a lot to consider when choosing technology for the workplace. It needs to support the people using it, perform reliably and, increasingly, contribute to wider sustainability goals.
  At EIZO, we look at these challenges through Wellbeing, Productivity and Sustainability. Our monitors include features designed to help reduce digital eye strain, while our experience in demanding areas such as security and surv
  
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• Cleanology celebrates becoming B Corp and gaining EcoVadis silver medal

  14-09-2026 16:34 via chtmag.com
  
  Multi-award-winning Cleanology is celebrating after becoming what is thought to be the first UK commercial cleaning company to become a B Corporation and holder of an EcoVadis silver medal.
  Cleanology’s certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp) sees it join a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.
  Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Cleanology meets h
  
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• Rentokil wins big at the National Pest Awards and is crowned Pest Business of the Year

  14-09-2026 16:22 via chtmag.com
  
  Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 National Pest Awards, the highest accolade awarded at an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
  Rentokil also took home Large Company of the Year, while Manchester-based senior technician Malcolm Wray received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  The awards recognise the people working on the frontline of pest control, as well as the businesses supporting them, a
  
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• The CHSA launches the Chairman’s Lunch

  14-09-2026 16:14 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association is delighted to introduce its Chairman’s Lunch.
  Taking place at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday 29 October, this exclusive event will deliver real value, bringing together manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products and organisations from across the facilities management sector.  It offers a unique opportunity to build strategic relationships, exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities in one of th
  
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• Facilities & Estates Management Live: Exciting keynote announcement!

  14-09-2026 15:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities & Estates Management Live, which opens its doors on 20th and 21st October at the Business Design Centre in London has announced Ruth Buscombe as the Inspirational Speaker on Day 1 of this year’s event.
  A highly respected Formula 1 race strategist and F1TV analyst, Buscombe brings a unique perspective on decision-making under pressure, using data, collaboration, and instinct to deliver results in fast-paced environments. In her keynote, she’ll translate her experience a
  
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• New procurement guide for workplace and facilities managers published by IWFM

  14-09-2026 14:56 via fmj.co.uk
  A new good practice guide to help workplace and facilities management professionals deliver more effective, value-focused procurement outcomes has been published by the IWFM.
  Procurement: A Good Practice Guide for Workplace and Facilities Managers provides practical support across the entire procurement lifecycle, from developing a business case and engaging stakeholders through to tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award and mobilisation.
  Produced by practitioners for practitioners, the g
  
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• Aegis Support Services secures contract with Luton Sixth Form College

  14-09-2026 13:23 via fmj.co.uk
  National security services and facilities management specialist, Aegis Support Services, has won a new three-year contract to provide security services at Luton Sixth Form College.
  Founded in 1966, Luton Sixth Form College provides a broad range of A Level and vocational courses, supporting more than 3,200 students aged 16 to 18.
  The contract was awarded following a rigorous competitive tender and procurement process, and is the first time the service has been put out to tender in seven years.
  T
  
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• Entries open for BCIA Awards 2027

  14-09-2026 13:01 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on individuals, businesses and organisations across the building controls and BEMS sector to put themselves forward for the landmark 20th BCIA Awards.
  Entries are now open and will close on Friday 11 December 2026.
  The awards recognise achievement across 11 categories, celebrating the people, businesses and projects making a difference across the building controls and automation sector.
  The categories are:Building Controls and BEMS Com
  
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• Ranger Fire and Security partners with Fire Protection Ireland

  14-09-2026 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new partnership with Ulster-based Fire Protection Ireland, bringing the total number of businesses in the Ranger Group to 26.
  Fire Protection Ireland was established in 2011 and is based in Cavan, Ulster, providing comprehensive fire and security services – covering design, installation and commission – to public and private sector customers across the nation.
  The business’s services include fire alarm and extinguisher services, CCTV, fi
  
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• Equans appointed to GCA framework

  14-09-2026 12:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Equans has been appointed to every Lot on the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) Facilities Management and Security Services framework (RM6378), strengthening its ability to support public sector organisations across the UK with integrated facilities management and security solutions.
  RM6378 replaces the current Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework. This new iteration also brings together facilities management and security capabilities under a single procurement route
  
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• Airport hold baggage screening contract extension for Mitie

  14-09-2026 12:10 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has landed a 12-month extension of its hold baggage screening (HBS) contract at London Stansted Airport. The contract extension builds on a long-standing partnership that began in 2018 to help keep passengers and baggage moving safely through one of the UK’s busiest airports.
  Once passengers check in their luggage, bags travel through the airport’s HBS system, where advanced screening technology checks for items that could pose a security risk. Where further checks are needed,
  
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• Inclusive Hygiene category added to LOYA

  14-09-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Entrants to this year’s Loo of the Year Award will have the chance to compete for a brand-new award from headline sponsor Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene. The Tork Inclusive Hygiene Award forms part of the Loo of the Year Awards for the first time in 2026. It recognises those providers of washrooms that are particularly comfortable and welcoming for people with a wide range of needs.
  
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• Amey’s careers opportunities increase for next generation of infrastructure talent

  14-09-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  Amey has welcomed more than 180 graduates, apprentices, degree apprentices and placement students as part of its continued investment in developing the next generation of infrastructure talent.
  The intake reflects the continued growth of Amey’s Early Careers programme, with increased opportunities across a range of disciplines and a particular rise in technical roles such as engineering. The new starters join a wider Early Careers community of more than 550 colleagues across the business.
  
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• Pinnacle Group appointed to Government Commercial Agency’s FM framework

  11-09-2026 13:00 via fmj.co.uk
  Pinnacle Group has been appointed to the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) Facilities Management and Security Services Framework, strengthening its position as a trusted partner delivering facilities management, housing and neighbourhood services nationwide.
  The framework provides public sector organisations with a compliant route to procure a broad range of facilities management services to vital community infrastructure across the UK. It is available to central government departments,
  
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• Rentokil has been named Pest Business of the Year at the National Pest Awards 2026

  11-09-2026 12:43 via fmj.co.uk
  Rentokil Pest Control has been named Pest Business of the Year at the 2026 National Pest Awards, the highest accolade awarded at an event that celebrates the people and businesses driving excellence across the UK pest control industry.
  The National Pest Awards are the centrepiece of the pest industry calendar and recognise those who have excelled in pest control across the UK. In addition to securing the top accolade, Rentokil also won Large Pest Controller of the Year, while Manchester-based te
  
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• Independent move

  11-09-2026 12:33 via fmj.co.uk
  FM stalwart Simi Gandhi-Whitaker discusses her move to Arcus FM as Managing Director for Account Management and her plans to add meaningful value to an already high-performing business
  Independent FM services provider Arcus FM has built a strong record of success in recent years. It has earned awards for its leadership and technology, securing major client contracts, and gaining recognition for its commitment to training and development across the FM sector. In April, Simi Gandhi-Whitaker, Miti
  
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• ISS extends North American partnership with key account customer

  11-09-2026 12:32 via fmj.co.uk
  ISS has extended and expanded its partnership with a key account customer in North America. The expanded scope of the agreement has an annual value of approximately DKK 150 million.
  With the expansion, ISS will provide a broader range of integrated facility services across the customer’s sites, including selected technical services.
  The agreement also provides opportunities for additional above-base work over time, reflecting ISS’ strategic focus and targeted commercial investments i
  
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