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Sensory scrubbing
13th of March 2026
How important are the look, sound and feel of a scrubber dryer compared with other factors such as size, cost and productivity? Ann Laffeaty finds out to what extent the senses play a part in the customer’s choice of machine.
A scrubber dryer has a purely functional role. It simply needs to be able to clean and dry a floor thoroughly so
Succession plight brings new fixes
11th of March 2026
Europe’s SMEs are facing a succession crisis, primarily driven by a shortage of heirs interested in taking the reins. In response, ageing owners are resorting to ‘giving away’ their businesses, reports Hartley Milner.
Millions of years after our ape-like ancestors abandoned life in the treetops, enterprising Brits Rebecca and
UK cleaning SMEs eligible for government-funded training as sector faces mental health challenges - register by end of March
10th of March 2026
Almost 2,000 SME cleaning professionals across England have enrolled in free government-funded occupational health training designed to help prevent skilled workers leaving the industry due to ill health. There are still up to 3,000 places remaining to eligible line managers before the March 31 registration deadline.
More than 20 professional,
Green cleaning - what are the must-haves?
9th of March 2026
Every cleaning company has its own sustainability agenda focused on issues such as reducing waste, saving energy and cutting down on chemical usage. But how far do these policies line up with what clients actually want? Ann Laffeaty uncovers the customer’s own green ‘must-haves’ – and finds out whether companies are
Welcome everybody
6th of March 2026
Lucy Lloyd, chief services officer at UK-based Kingdom Cleaning, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry and how to create a more welcoming environment for all.
With the cleaning industry being one of the largest employers in Europe, the importance of diversity and inclusion in cannot be overstated. As well as this,
Aesthetically-pleasing washroom design
4th of March 2026
With the global pandemic just a few years behind us and with financial markets being constantly squeezed, how important are aesthetics in today’s away-from-home washroom design compared with other factors such as hygiene, functionality and efficiency, asks Ann Laffeaty?
Washrooms are basically functional spaces. They simply need to be
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