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Inclusive washrooms - removing hygiene barriers
18th of May 2026
Using the washroom should be a simple and straightforward act for everyone. Yet the latest survey by Tork manufacturer Essity reveals one in two people are likely to face barriers to hygiene in public facilities. Essity corporate communications director Jenny Turner looks at the results of the 2025 Tork Insight Survey and considers how washrooms
Cleaning sector powers digital growth
15th of May 2026
Richard Sykes, SVP and president of services provider ABM UK & Ireland, explains how the UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal places the cleaning and FM sector at the heart of performance, resilience and compliance in the growing digital economy.
The UK–US Technology Prosperity Deal announced late last year promises to pour billions into
'VIP-style' restroom facility to elevate women's festival experience
14th of May 2026
Access to a clean and sanitary washroom is a top priority for female festival-goers, according research commissioned by Always and Secret.
The two companies teamed up with the organisers of a major Californian music and arts festival to create a free VIP toilet for female customers.
The Refresh Room at April's Coachella event incorporated
The march of tech
13th of May 2026
Cleaning technology is evolving rapidly. But some innovations are gaining more traction than others. We ask companies about the most significant technological breakthroughs of the past 25 years and find out how far these have benefited customers and enhanced cleaning efficiencies.
The march of technology has been relentless. Artificial
European Parliament endorses Chemicals Omnibus VI package
12th of May 2026
The European Parliament has endorsed the Chemicals Omnibus VI package in plenary, giving a strong mandate to simplify the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation while maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment.
The European Parliament is now ready to enter interinstitutional negotiations with the
Spain focus: “We focus on innovation, transparency and raising awareness”
11th of May 2026
Spain is the host country for this year’s European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards (founded by European Cleaning Journal), with the gala dinner taking place in Palma de Mallorca on October 8. In this special piece for ECJ, president of contract cleaning associations AFELIN and AELMA Jesús Martín tells us more about the
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