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Save the date - EFCI procurement webinar
13th of January 2026
EFCI, the Brussels-based organisation representing the professional cleaning and facilities services industry across Europe, is to host a webinar later this month. The theme is EU Public Procurement Directives, with the aim of bringing together policy insights and practical national perspectives. All cleaning professionals are
High-pressure cleaning - elevating standards
13th of January 2026
Heading up this special report on high-pressure cleaning is R+M de Wit’s Dirk Niesen. He explains how today’s industry is driven by a blend of engineering, chemistry and digital technology.
As an essential pillar of modern maintenance and hygiene across Europe, the professional high-pressure cleaning sector continues its rapid
Interclean publishes cleaning sector Trend Report for 2026
12th of January 2026
RAI Amsterdam, the organiser of Interclean Amsterdam has published its 2026 Trend Report, compiled in collaboration with European Cleaning Journal (ECJ). This document discusses the key trends and developments forecast for the professional cleaning sector this year. The aim - to support informed decision making and focus on those in the industry
Toddler hospitalised after drinking McDonalds Happy Meal ‘water’
12th of January 2026
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after allegedly drinking from a bottle of disinfectant found inside her McDonald's Happy Meal.
Her mother only realised that something was wrong when her daughter began sipping from a bottle of "strong smelling liquid" purchased from a drive-through in Kassel, Germany. She had ordered water
Europe has least engaged workers
9th of January 2026
For the fifth year in a row, Europe has the least engaged employees of any global region, with just 13 per cent saying they feel motivated at work. So how is Brussels responding to this threat to the bloc’s prosperity, asks Hartley Milner.
The world of work is wobbling precariously on its axis following a seismic shift in how people view
US small business cleaners gain access to free workshop sessions
8th of January 2026
The Small Business Assistance Corporation in the US is kicking off the New Year by hosting a series of workshops designed to support the nation's cleaning Industry.
The free, seven-week programme aims to equip cleaning professionals with a number of key skills deemed essential for creating a successful business.
"Owners of cleaning businesses
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