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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
Sweeping statements
7th of January 2026
What are the most important qualities required in a sweeper? Is it particularly crucial that the machine should be efficient, ergonomic, safe and versatile, for instance? And what do today’s customers demand from their machines? Ann Laffeaty poses these questions.
Sweepers have one simple job to do: remove the debris from the floor. But the
UK cleaning sector leaders work on strategy to improve Government recognition
6th of January 2026
Cleaning and hygiene industry leaders in the UK have met in London to formulate a strategy for the sector to achieve improved Government recognition.
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) invited a number of its association members and business leaders to join it and lobbying experts for an initial meeting to scope out the potential for sector
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