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Key floor polishing trends
20th of June 2025Following the publication of the Interclean Top Trends for 2025 report, what are the key trends in floor polishing today? Ann Laffeaty poses the question.
A greater demand for ergonomic cleaning equipment designed to reduce the physical strain on the part of the cleaner is being predicted for this year. According to the Interclean Top 10 Trends
Churchill Group ranked in the top 10 at Inspiring Workplaces 2025
19th of June 2025UK facilities management services providerChurchill Group has been ranked 10th in The UK & Ireland Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces. Awarded by Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), Churchill Group was recognised as a "PeopleFirst" organisation that evidences strong support and opportunities for employees.
All entrants were required to demonstrate
Chemical dispensing - the pros and cons
18th of June 2025How can chemical dispensing systems help companies to work more productively while also cutting costs and benefiting the environment? And do such systems have any downsides? ECJ asks companies their views.
There is a growing tendency for firms to use chemical dosing systems when carrying out cleaning procedures rather than having to dilute their
Daytime cleaning: an alliance for fair working time
17th of June 2025Last week, more than 50 trade unionists, employers, clients, politicians, researchers, and cleaning machine manufacturers came together in Brussels to explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing daytime cleaning.
Hayat El Hore, a cleaner and delegate from ACV-CSC in Belgium, opened the conference with powerful remarks: "Daytime
Vectair acquires Big D Industries
16th of June 2025Global provider of aircare and hygiene solutions Vectair has completed the acquisition of Big D Industries, manufacturer of odour control and air freshening products based in the US.
"We are excited to welcome Big D Industries into the Vectair family," said Peter Lipke, CEO of Vectair. "Big D Industries' exceptional range of odour control
Fleet management based on IoT technology
16th of June 2025Managing machines, equipment and tools is a massive challenge for cleaning companies, particularly when it’s still done manually. Implementing a centralised IoT platform as the foundation for a vendor-agnostic fleet management system can help streamline operations - says Alexander Manafi, co-founder & CEO of asset operations