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Robotics - a question of security
16th of July 2025
Recent reports of household vacuum robots being hacked have sounded alarm bells in the cleaning industry. So, how susceptible are today’s professional cleaning robots to hacking and data breaches? And what are industry players doing to address the issue of security? ECJ asks the question.
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EU cleaning sector calls for action on quality jobs and daytime cleaning
15th of July 2025
In a joint statement, EFCI and UNI Europa - the EU sectoral social partners for the cleaning professional cleaning sector - have urged the European Commission to prioritise job quality in the cleaning sector as part of its forthcoming Quality Jobs Roadmap.
Cleaning services are vital to public health and safety across Europe, the two
BCC appoints David Garcia as chair
14th of July 2025
The British Cleaning Council (BCC), the umbrella organisation representing associations in the UK's cleaning and hygiene sector, has elected David Garcia as its new chair. He succeeds Delia Cannings.
Garcia has been involved in the industry for 50 years and is an active member of the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA). He commented
Meeting LEED and ESG goals
11th of July 2025
Liz Whittaker at TiCoat explores the critical role cleaning professionals play in helping organisations meet their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification goals and broader ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments. She highlights that it’s the cleaning teams themselves who can direct impact on
EFCI elects new president
10th of July 2025
EFCI, the association of European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry, has elected a new president - Avril McCarthy of Ireland. The change follows the departure of the Italian leadership from the association.
McCarthy represents the Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) on the board of EFCI. She said on her appointment: "I have had the
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 - here are the finalists
9th of July 2025
The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 has been revealed today. After receiving a record number of entries this year the judges have selected the finalists who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, impact and commitment over the past year.
Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the
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