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Leading the way in digital transitions
14th of July 2026 Article by Lotte Printz
Lotte Printz reports for ECJ from Industry Day in Denmark where cleaning professionals were recognised for achievements in driving digitalisation.
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To be honest, this famous phrase often used by elusive politicians and in television crime stories wasn’t actually said out loud on this occasion where sharing knowledge is key. And it wasn’t out of ill will either that I was left with no comment f..
Cleaning skills and youth jobs
7th of July 2026 Article by Lynn Webster
Lynn Webster in the UK on how funding for apprenticeships in the industry has been withdrawn.
The UK cleaning industry is escalating its pressure on the government following the decision to withdraw funding for the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship; a move that may damage workforce development at a critical time for the industry.
The issue has become a major point of concern for the British Cleaning Counci..
Spotlight on Italy’s cleaning sector
30th of June 2026 Article by Anna Garbagna
ECJ’s Anna Garbagna with news of a special event for Made in Italy Day at Interclean Amsterdam.
Italy is playing an increasingly prominent role in the industrial cleaning sector. Evidence of this was provided by the celebration of Made in Italy Day at Interclean Amsterdam recently, attended by Italy’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Augusto Massari.
Italy’s presence at the exhibition became a high-profile..
Cleanliness recognised - at a price
23rd of June 2026 Article by Christian Bouzols
Christian Bouzols in France reports on a new study of procurement practices in the professional cleaning market.
The Observatory of Cleaning Markets, published in March 2026, is a report based on 50 interviews conducted by Amnyos in 2025 with public and private sector buyers and managers of cleaning companies. It provides an overview of procurement practices in the cleaning sector and reaches a mixed conclusion: while clean..
School washrooms - think smart
16th of June 2026 Article by John Griep
Maintaining standards in school washrooms is a unique task, writes John Griep in the Netherlands.
School washrooms are often one of the most heavily used spaces in an educational building. At the same time, maintaining consistent hygiene standards in these environments remains a challenge for many educational facilities.
Expectations around hygiene, wellbeing and user experience in schools also appear to be increasing. Th..
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