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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
EFCI outlines priorities for EU procurement laws revision
2nd of March 2026
The European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI) recently convened stakeholders from across Europe for a dedicated webinar on the ongoing review of the EU Public Procurement Directives.
The session brought together industry leaders, national associations, and EU policy makers to exchange views on challenges, priorities and emerging
Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award - shortlist announced
9th of February 2026
The finalists for the 2026 Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award - which will be presented during the upcoming Interclean Amsterdam exhibition this April - have been announced.
The awards are open to all exhibitors and are designed to highlight innovations that drive meaningful change and progress across the professional cleaning
WEPA to acquire majority share in MPH1865
9th of February 2026
Hygiene paper manufacturer WEPA Group, which has its headquarters in Germany, is to acquire the majority share in MPH1865 in France - which produces hygiene paper and soap for the away-from-home market.
The aim is to further internationalise WEPA's presence in the away-from-home market. MPH1865's industrial site network will be fully maintained
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