Cleaning and Hygiene

Street Cleansing Teams Help Celebrate Crystal Palace FA Cup Win

Veolia, in partnership with Croydon Council, played their part in the post-parade clean-up in Crystal Palace last bank holiday Monday.Read More »

14forty to Support The Range with Integrated Soft FM Services

Compass Group business 14forty has secured a three-year contract to deliver cleaning and catering services for home, leisure, and gardenRead More »

Health Service Executive Awards Galway Cleaning Contract

Ireland’s Heath Service Executive (HSE) has selected ABM for a €10 million cleaning services contract at University Hospital Galway, MerlinRead More »

Cleaning Academy Opens in Category C UK Prison

A new training academy at HM Prison Wealstun (HMP Wealstun) in Yorkshire aims to rehabilitate offenders by offering a routeRead More »

BCC Encouraged by Government Recognition of ‘Vital’ Role of Cleaning Sector

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is welcoming the response of the Labour government to a campaign to put cleaning andRead More »

Extension of Soft FM Contract at West Middlesex University Hospital

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has retained ISS to deliver integrated soft facilities management services at West MiddlesexRead More »

Cleanology in Futuristic Rebrand

UK office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has rebranded in a bold and exciting live launch marked by the projectionRead More »

Kildare Village Cleaning Contract

Luxury shopping destination Kildare Village has appointed Bidvest Noonan as cleaning contractor. Part of the The Bicester Collection, Kildare VillageRead More »

A Record 12 Months for the UK’s Cleaning, Hygiene and Waste Sector

According to research by the British Cleaning Council (BCC), the market for cleaning, hygiene and waste services has expanded expandedRead More »

Staying Ahead of Norovirus

Guidance on controlling and preventing the spread of Norovirus from Rentokil Specialist Hygiene.

Why the UK’s Commercial Cleaning Sector is Ripe for Disruption

David Lilly, chief executive of Edinburgh-based For Spills, says the UK’s commercial cleaning sector is failing to embrace change toRead More »

Simplify Your Cleaning Routine with Ecolab

Ecolab foodservice programs are designed to help customers thrive, no matter the size or complexity of their establishment and itsRead More »

Cleaning Up Chewing Gum in Haringey

A chewing gum clean-up of streets in Haringey has proved a success following a successful bid for £27,500 of fundingRead More »

Quayclean Employees Complete Health & Safety Programme

Quayclean Australia reaffirmed its commitment to workplace health and safety by implementing a company-wide education programme during ‘Safe Work Month’Read More »

British Cleaning Council Calls for Workplace Cleanliness Standards

National rules setting minimum standards of cleanliness and hygiene for UK workplaces should be introduced to protect public health andRead More »

Industry Recognition for Bidvest Noonan

The Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) has recognised Bidvest Noonan’s team at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre with an ‘Overall SiteRead More »

Singapore Recognises Cleaners with Inaugural Appreciation and Awards Ceremony

The contribution of four Savills Property Management and Aras Development cleaning staff has been recognised at the inaugural Cleaners’ AppreciationRead More »

Tomorrow Meets Today Invites Nominations from Young Talent

Building on the award winning success of the last ten years, Tomorrow Meets Today is back for 2024. Tomorrow MeetsRead More »

OCS Acquires Exclusive Services Group

OCS has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland. TheRead More »

BCC Calls on UK Government to Prioritise Cleaning and Hygiene Sector

The British Cleaning Council is urging the new Labour government to recognise the contribution of the cleaning, hygiene and wasteRead More »

Cleanology Announces Senior Appointment

Commercial cleaning contractor Cleanology has promoted Kate Lovell to the newly created position of ESG Director. Lovell who served mostRead More »

Ecocert Certification for Biovate Hygienics

Biovate Hygienics has become the first UK manufacturer of commercial cleaning products to receive ‘Ecodetergent’ certification for its surface cleaning,Read More »

Let’s Change Lives by Fighting Hygiene Poverty

Cleanology will be holding its fourth annual fundraiser in support of ‘people-powered’ charity and social movement The Hygiene Bank whichRead More »

Cleaning up Sheffield with Kindness 

Veolia and Sheffield City Council have launched StreetKind, a campagn to tackle unacceptable levels of verbal and physical abuse ofRead More »

BCC Chair Calls for Further Government and Industry Support to Prioritise Cleaning and Hygiene

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has expressed gratitude to over 450 industry members who have endorsed its campaign to makeRead More »

ABM Secures Cabin Cleaning Partnership with LATAM Airlines

ABM has been awarded a three-year cabin cleaning contract by LATAM Airlines, one of South America’s largest carriers. The partnershipRead More »

BCC Elects Chair and Deputy Chair

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its recent Annual General Meeting. DeliaRead More »

Replacing Plastic with Paper

UK startup Biovate Hygienics is claiming an industry first following the launch of its ‘Zero Compromise’ range of plastic-free paperRead More »

Outernet London Awards Cleaning Contract

Outernet London, the Capital’s newest immersive entertainment district, has appointed Cleanology as cleaning service provider. Bring cultural and retail experiencesRead More »

Royal Surrey Hospital and Medrest Recognised with ‘Exemplar Site Status’

Compass Group healthcare business Medirest and its partner, Royal Surrey Hospital, have been awarded ‘Exemplar’ site status, for the earlyRead More »

All-Party Parliamentary Group Calls for New Cleaning Standards Following Pandemic

A new report by MPs in the United Kingdom into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemicRead More »

BCC Calls on Cleaning Sector to Pay Real Living Wage

To mark Living Wage Week in the United Kingdom, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) is renewing calls for cleaning andRead More »

Former England Rugby Captain Supports Campaign for ‘Washroom Dignity’ Over Male Incontinence

Lewis Moody MBE has joined the ‘Stalls for All’ campaign which aims to break long-held taboos surrounding continence-related issues. LaunchedRead More »

ABM Secures LondonEnergy Cleaning and Security Brief

ABM has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide cleaning and security services at six sites operated by waste andRead More »

British Cleaning Council Condemns Home Secretary for ‘Out of Touch’ Comments On Migrant Workers

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has branded recent comments on migrant workers made by Home Secretary Suella Braverman as beingRead More »

Cleaning Industry Calls for UK Government Support Ahead of Winter Flu and Covid-19 Resurgence

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is warning continuing staff shortages in the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector will amplify theRead More »

BCC Hits Out at UK Opposition Parties

Angry and disappointed cleaning and hygiene industry leaders have hit out after opposition parties so far avoided meeting with themRead More »

Postponement of APPG Inquiry into UK Cleaning and Hygiene Industry

The remaining two sessions of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry inquiry into the roleRead More »

Mitie Supports Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Effort with Hygiene Equipment

Mitie has shipped vital PPE and other hygiene supplies to the GE Operator Humanitarian Centre in Warsaw, which will beRead More »

Biovate Hygienics Launches Catering Ranges with Bidfood

Next-gen biological and ecological cleaning products manufacturer Biovate Hygienics has launched new product ranges targeted at caterers with Bidfood, oneRead More »

Diversey Presents Derrycourt with Special Sustainability Award

A special sustainability award presented to Derrycourt, one of Ireland’s leading contract cleaning and facilities management businesses, by Diversey recognisesRead More »

Commonwealth Games 2022: How Nudge Theory is Driving Better Hygiene Behaviour

Katy Slater, Regulatory Director, New Growth Platforms at Reckitt, explains how ‘nudge theory’ is boosting hygience confidence at large-scale events,Read More »

Pinnacle Group Regains Community Housing Contract

Solihull Community Housing (SCH) which operates housing services on behalf of Solihull Council in England’s West Midlands has selected PinnacleRead More »

Green Cleaning Products Manufacturer Appoints Alliance Scotland as Exclusive Country Distributor

GreenTeck Global have signed a five-year partnership with Alliance Scotland for distribution of its  innovative range of natural cleaning solutionsRead More »

The Commonwealth Games: Saving Time and Labour with Targeted Hygiene Protocols

Dr Lisa Ackerley, CEnvH, FRSPH, Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement – Hygiene at Reckitt, explains how the development ofRead More »

Parr FM Secures Place on New £800m NHS Hard FM Framework Agreement

UK facility services provider Parr Facilities Management (Parr FM) which operates offices in Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast, has been namedRead More »

UK Government Snubs Cleaning Industry Request to Discuss Sue Gray Report Findings

Business leaders from the UK’s cleaning and hygiene sector have hit out over the government’s failure to engage properly withRead More »

Former Intern Appointed as Kimberly-Clark Professional UK&I General Manager

Kimberly-Clark Professional has confirmed Craig Bowman as its new General Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland, 14 years afterRead More »

Bringing Flexibility to Hospital Infection Control

Diversey Holdings consider the wide range of solutions that can be deployed to prevent infection in healthcare facilities. Healthcare housekeepingRead More »

An Open Letter to Simon Case from Cleaning Industry Leaders in the United Kingdom

British Cleaning Council (BCC) chairman Jim Melvin has requested a meeting with UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the CivilRead More »

Protecting Hotel Guests from Infection

Diversey’s new Degragerm 24 Shield helps hotels prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other infections by enabling on-going surface disinfectionRead More »

Sue Gray Report: Anger Over Finding Downing Street Cleaning Staff Treated with ‘Contempt’

Jim Melvin, Chairman of the British Cleaning Council (BCC), comments on the mistreatment of cleaning and security staff identified byRead More »

Reckitt Appointed as Official Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Partner

Dettol science-led protocols and products will enhance hygiene during the Games in Birmingham whilst Durex condoms will be available for athletes

Lessons in Hygiene from COP26

Dr Lisa Ackerley, CEnvH, FRSPH, Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement and Hygiene at Reckitt, shares insights into what brandsRead More »

Hand Sanitisers: Why Quality Counts

Sam Greaves, managing director of The Cleenol Group, discusses the important role hand sanitisers play within clinical environments and whyRead More »

Incentive QAS Strengthens Business Development Team

Incentive QAS has appointed Bryan Haley as business development manager. Haley will manage all new bids and business opportunities in a roleRead More »

Eurostar Multi-service Contract

Churchill Group is delivering train presentation, depot cleaning, office cleaning and visitor minibus services in London under a five-year £20Read More »

Reckitt Named Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Hygiene Partner

Dettol maker Reckitt has been appointed as the Official Hygiene Partner of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, as planning for theRead More »

Touchscreen & Kiosk Hygiene & Disinfection

Donna Mitchell, Sector Marketing Manager for Hospitality at Diversey, UK & Ireland, comments on the need for vigilance in maintainingRead More »

Why Gyms are Driving Demand for Cleaning Products

Sam Greaves, managing director of the Cleenol Group, considers the impact of demand for fitness facilities on the cleaning productsRead More »

Protecting a Shopping Mall from Covid-19 and Other Pathogens

Incentive FM have applied an innovative antimicrobial coating from Nordic Chem at out-of-town shopping and leisure centre, The Mall atRead More »

BCC Joins Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse

The British Cleaning Council has joined the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) which helps businesses identify and support victimsRead More »

Aldermary House Cleaning Contract

Incentive QAS has been awarded a three-year cleaning contract at Aldermary House, the City of London headquarters of one ofRead More »

European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2022

Incentive FM has been shortlisted for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2022, which will take place at the HotelRead More »

Sustainable Cleaning and the Covid-19 Pandemic

Global hygiene products manufacturer Diversey Holdings considers some of the lessons learnt by businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses largeRead More »

Why Real-time Data is Essential for Efficient Cleaning

Dan Teare, sector director for the mpro5 field service management platform from Crimson Tide, explains how data can unlock valueRead More »

British Cleaning Council Consultation on Sector-wide Apprenticeship Levy Scheme

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is urging employers, training operatives and providers and assessment organisations operating in the cleaning andRead More »

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Extends Global ISS Partnership

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has extended its contract with ISS for the provision of integrated facilities management services to AugustRead More »

ESS, DIO Scoop Collaborative Working Award

Compass Group business ESS Defence and the UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have won the Institute for Collaborative Working ServiceRead More »

Golden Service Awards Finalists

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced the finalists for the Kimberly-Clark Professionalâ„¢ Golden Service Awards 2022. DubbedRead More »

ABM Receives UK Aviation Accreditation

12.11.2021, 15:52 ABM Receives UK Aviation Accreditation ABM has been awarded in-flight supplier accreditation by the United Kingdom’s Civil AviationRead More »

Cleaning Fitness Facilities in the New Normal

25.10.2021, 14:47 Cleaning Fitness Facilities in the New Normal As users of gyms and fitness centres adjust to the requirementsRead More »

Door Hardware and Hygiene in Public Buildings

19.10.2021, 09:07 Door Hardware and Hygiene in Public Buildings Daniel May, director, Consort Architectural Hardware, discusses the contribution of doorRead More »

Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch

13.10.2021, 16:47 Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch Ahead of Global Handwashing Day on 15 October, a new campaign announced byRead More »

Clean Crockery in 18 Minutes

31.08.2021, 12:38 Clean Crockery in 18 Minutes The ProfiLine range of dishwashers from Miele’s professional division combines the footprint ofRead More »

BCC Elects Chairman and Deputy Chair

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has elected a new Chairman and Deputy Chair at its recent Annual General Meeting. JimRead More »

Delivering Better Hospital Hygiene with Cobotics

05.07.2021, 13:30 Delivering Better Hospital Hygiene with Cobotics Medirest, the healthcare division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is introducingRead More »

Supporting the Circular Economy with Equipment Recycling

05.07.2021, 12:28 Supporting the Circular Economy with Equipment Recycling Wessex Cleaning Equipment is claiming an industry-first following the introduction ofRead More »

Railway Cleaning Partnership Shortlisted for UK Award

30.06.2021, 21:38 Railway Cleaning Partnership Shortlisted for UK Award London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and cleaning partner Atalian Servest haveRead More »

Perceptions of Clean in Healthcare

24.06.2021, 15:21 Perceptions of Clean in Healthcare Donna Mitchell, Sector Marketing Manager, Healthcare, Diversey, UK & Ireland, explains why theRead More »

Taking Maximum Control of Hygiene

22.06.2021, 10:41 Taking Maximum Control of Hygiene Introducing from Kimberly-Clark Professional the improved wipe to complete the WypAll® Wettaskâ„¢ RollRead More »

Appointment of Director of Cleaning Services

07.06.2021, 15:30 Appointment of Director of Cleaning Services Mitie has welcomed British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Chair, Lorraine Davis,Read More »

Derailing Legionnaires

21.04.2021, 13:22 Derailing Legionnaires Paul Sear, a technical manager within SOCOTEC’s Water Hygiene team, considers Legionella management in the UK’sRead More »

Ensuring Rodent-free Reopenings

14.04.2021, 21:53 Ensuring Rodent-free Reopenings The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is urging companies to ensure they are compliant withRead More »

L’OCCITANE Awards UK Cleaning Contract

25.03.2021, 14:33 L’OCCITANE Awards UK Cleaning Contract L’OCCITANE en Provence has selected Indepth Managed Services to deliver window cleaning servicesRead More »

North West Anglia Hospitals Contract

24.03.2021, 11:41 North West Anglia Hospitals Contract Mitie has been awarded a new five-year contract to deliver facilities management andRead More »

Mitie Cleaning Team to Star on TV Show

17.03.2021, 16:40 Mitie Cleaning Team to Star on TV Show Mitie’s cleaning team based at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 will beRead More »

Monitoring Railway Lighting

17.03.2021, 16:18 Monitoring Railway Lighting Ensuring the safety and security of employees and passengers is a key priority for everyRead More »

Study Confirms Accuracy of Legionella Test Method

16.03.2021, 21:53 Study Confirms Accuracy of Legionella Test Method An independent study supports claims from IDEXX about the efficacy ofRead More »

How Covid-19 has Changed Attitudes to Hygiene in the UK

08.03.2021, 11:05 How Covid-19 has Changed Attitudes to Hygiene in the UK Over half of Britons believe businesses could beRead More »

Strong Role Models Key to Female Advancement

08.03.2021, 10:48 Strong Role Models Key to Female Advancement On International Women’s Day, women in the cleaning industry advocate theRead More »

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