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BICSc announces 2026 awards winners
22nd of September 2026
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced the winners of its 2026 awards during a gala dinner in Northamptonshire last week.
The awards recognise individuals and teams for their achievements and contribution to the professional cleaning and hygiene sector - and BICSc reported a record number of entries this year.
"We were
Cleanology gains B Corp and EcoVadis recognition
22nd of September 2026
UK commercial cleaning company Cleanology has become B Corp certified and has received a Silver Medal from sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis.
B Corp certification, awarded by B Lab, assesses a company's social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability across areas including governance, workers, community, the
Sybron partners with Lime Sustainable Supplies on sustainability
21st of September 2026
Cleaning and hygiene supplier Sybron has formed a partnership with B Corp-certified Lime Sustainable Supplies (LSS), a data-driven supply chain business, to combine operational support with sustainability services for the hospitality sector.
Sybron's hospitality customers will have access to LSS' sustainability modelling, including lifecycle
People want to thank washroom cleaning staff - but rarely do, suggests survey
17th of September 2026
Tork is encouraging businesses and washroom visitors to take a moment to thank professional cleaners in celebration of ‘Thank Your Cleaner Day’ on October 14.
Cleaning is hard work - and cleaning teams deserve more recognition for their efforts. This was the view of 56 per cent of washroom users questioned in the latest Tork Insight
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, Palma. There's still time to reserve your place!
15th of September 2026
On October 8, the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - founded and organised by European Cleaning Journal - will bring together cleaning and hygiene professionals from across Europe at Pueblo Español, Palma de Mallorca, for a night of celebration, connection and recognition.
The 2026 winners will be revealed across 11 categories -
California start-up rents out humanoid robots to clean homes
10th of September 2026
A San Francisco start-up is charging $30 an hour for humanoid robots to clean people's houses.
Tau Robotics claims its machines can vacuum floors, wipe down kitchen counters and even take out the rubbish. They can also clean up spills and pick up any stray items from the floor.
Founder Alex Koch says the aim of the service is to expand access to
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