Janitorial wages in US rise 26.7% in 5yrs as employers face 321,800 openings a year, Nassco analysis finds

Janitorial solutions provider Nassco's analysis of US national wage and employment data finds that the median hourly pay for janitors and building cleaners increased 26.7% between May 2020 and May 2025, while the US Bureau of Labour Statistics projects approximately 321,800 openings in the occupation each year from 2025 through 2035.
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New report: US cleaning products sector directly generates $88.5 billion in economic output; employs 65,000 workers

The US cleaning products industry directly generates $88.5 billion in economic output and employs nearly 65,000 workers nationwide, according to a new economic impact study released by the American Cleaning Institute.
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Urbanest highlights value of long-term partnership with P-Wave

As student accommodation operators across the UK prepare for another busy academic year, one of London's leading providers has highlighted the importance of trusted supplier partnerships in helping deliver a positive resident experience.
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ABZ Innovation opens one of Europe's largest civilian drone manufacturing facilities

ABZ Innovation, a European developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty civilian drones for industrial and agricultural use, has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Szentendre, Hungary - one of the largest dedicated civilian drone production sites in Europe.
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PuroClean's franchise development momentum accelerates thanks to a new generation of entrepreneurs

PuroClean, the restoration franchise that provides damage mitigation, fire and smoke damage restoration, mould remediation and biohazard clean-up services to both commercial clients and residential customers across the US and Canada, is continuing a strong year of growth with a run of franchise development milestones.
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Clean Pro Expo: a successful debut

Autonomous cleaning machines in the exhibition halls, drones at work on building façades, and a cleaning robot that really drew crowds: Clean Pro Expo offered visitors a hands-on experience of the latest technologies in professional cleaning.
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ISSA Housekeeping Olympics returns to Las Vegas following ‘ESPN8: The Ocho’ Debut

After capturing millions of views, breaking into mainstream and social media media and making its ESPN8: The Ocho debut in August (a program showcasing seldom-seen obscure sports, which airs on ESPN networks), one of the cleaning industry's most spirited competitions, the ISSA Housekeeping Olympics, is headed back to Las Vegas - and this year, the entire industry is invited to get in the game.
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New advanced surface reset initiative combats facility depreciation across hospitality sector

Renue Hawaii, the commercial deep cleaning and specialised surface restoration provider on Oahu, has announced the launch of its comprehensive Surface Reset and Asset Preservation initiative.
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Joe Thomas of PuroClean named IFA Franchisee of the Year

The International Franchise Association has named Joe Thomas, co-franchise owner of six PuroClean locations across Michigan, Ohio, Georgia and Florida in the US and leader of the PuroClean National Response Team, as a 2026 Franchisee of the Year.
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Robotic floor equipment plans double in 2026 as labour pressures persist, review finds

Nassco, the Wisconsin, US-based janitorial solutions and floorcare equipment provider, is highlighting new cleaning industry data showing that planned adoption of robotic floor equipment has roughly doubled from 2025. The company reviewed current and historical industry research to put the shift in practical facilities management context.
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Hydrachem’s solution to 54% rise in hospital-onset MRSA rate

Disinfection specialist Hydrachem is calling for greater focus on the consistency and measurement of environmental cleaning following a sharp rise in the UK hospital-onset MRSA bacteraemia rate. 
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Tunley Environmental’s free webinar will make sustainability reporting more manageable

Tunley Environmental’s new free webinar, ‘How to make sustainability reporting more manageable’, has been designed for professionals who are managing growing volumes of environmental and ESG data. It is taking place on Thursday 15th October from 15:00-16:00 via Microsoft Teams.
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2Pure Products launches ‘game-changing’ OdorBac Air

ISSA elects new Board members for 2027

ISSA, the global Association for cleaning & facility solutions, has announced the names of those elected to serve on its 2027 Board of Directors, which will be led by ISSA President John Swigart of Spartan Chemical Co.

The officers will be:
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October 20th - Clean Hospitals Day 2026: ‘Empowerment’

Taking place on October 20th, Clean Hospitals Day 2026 will be centred on the theme of ‘Empowerment’ - highlighting the importance of empowering healthcare professionals and their teams, to strengthen healthcare environmental hygiene and create safer healthcare environments for all.

To help celebrate and spread the word, the Geneva-based Clean Hospitals Organisation has prepared a Clean Hospitals Day 2026 Promotional Toolkit, which includes ready-to-use materials to support communications and social media activities.
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Uni affiliate IG BAU signs landmark charter to improve lives of 700,000 cleaners in Germany

UNI Europa Union affiliate IG BAU has signed a landmark charter to improve conditions for 700,000 workers in Germany's building-cleaning sector. The ‘Charter for Attractive and Future-Proof Work in the Building-Cleaning Sector’ was signed by IG BAU, the Federal Guild Association of the Building Cleaners' Trade (BIV) and the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

The Charter commits public and private clients to weigh quality, not only price, when awarding cleaning contracts in public procurement, and to expand family-friendly daytime cleaning. Over the last few years, Uni Europa has campaigned successfully for a reform of EU procurement rules and popularising daytime cleaning in the industry.
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Drone technology offers a safer approach to high-level external cleaning

A north of England company is showing how drone technology could make large-scale cleaning safer, faster and less disruptive. Cleaning the outside of a warehouse, industrial building or wind turbine can traditionally mean scaffolding, MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), rope access and teams working at height, but Hydradfly’s founders Phill Rowark and Michael Kirby argue that there is a smarter way.

The company is using high-pressure drone technology to clean difficult-to-access areas from the ground — potentially cutting project times by up to half on suitable applications.
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Tennant’s new T1660 Ride-On Scrubber suits essential industrial cleaning across EMEA

Tennant Company has launched the T1660 Ride-On Scrubber across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Designed for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, logistics centres and light industrial applications, it delivers reliable cleaning performance, simple operation and streamlined maintenance to help facilities clean more efficiently every day.
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Henley's waste problem won't disappear on its own… The town needs a smarter solution!

Henley-on-Thames is one of the UK's most celebrated market towns, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year through the Royal Regatta, festivals, hospitality venues and a thriving visitor economy.

However, growing concerns about rubbish, overflowing bins and pressure on the town's infrastructure suggest that the current waste management model is struggling to keep pace with the town's success.
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Ramon Hygiene strengthens quality credentials with ISO 9001 Certification

UK cleaning products manufacturer Ramon Hygiene Products has achieved ISO 9001 certification, adding the internationally recognised Quality Management System standard to its existing quality credentials.

The certification follows an independent audit of the systems and processes Ramon has in place to manage quality across its business, including process control, risk management, customer feedback and continual improvement.
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The Clean Space appointed by Wiggin LLP at New Covent Garden office

Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has been appointed by leading law firm Wiggin LLP to provide daily cleaning services at its new corporate head office in Covent Garden, London.

Wiggin is a multi-award-winning, full-service law firm specialising in media, entertainment, technology and intellectual property. It has a number of practice groups and lawyers ranked highly in the leading legal directories.

The Clean Space began working with Wiggin while the fit-out of its new office at Space House, Kemble Street was still underway, collaborating with the client to develop a cleaning solution tailored to the new working environment.
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Call to action: help shape future skills landscape for England's cleaning & hygiene sector

The cleaning & hygiene sector is being urged to have its say in helping shape the Government's ‘Skills for Work’ programme in England - and the moment demands the industry's full strength, voice and expertise.

For the first time in several years, the Government, via Skills England, is actively seeking strategic insight to inform how occupational standards are developed, reviewed and used across the economy.
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Kemi Badenoch visits Cleanology to discuss jobs and economic growth

Cleanology has welcomed Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch MP to its headquarters in Vauxhall, South-West London, for a discussion on employment, economic growth and the contribution of businesses such as Cleanology to the UK economy.
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North East waste company’s new fleet will enhance customer service

J&B Recycling, an FCC Environment company, has strengthened its transport operations with the arrival of five new MAN TGS 35.440 hookloader vehicles, as part of continued investment to support the company’s growth and deliver a reliable, high-quality service to customers across the North East.
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Cleaner & Greener programme reaches every ward across Caerphilly County Borough

Residents and businesses across Caerphilly County Borough are continuing to benefit from the Council's ‘Cleaner & Greener’ Enhancement Programme.
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TVH bolsters UK & Ireland leadership with promotion of Robert Jamison and appointment of Andrea Manenti as regional director

TVH, a global leader in replacement parts and services for materials handling, industrial and agricultural equipment, has announced key leadership appointments to drive its continued growth and service expansion across the UK and Ireland.
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BICSc Awards 2026: the winners!

The British Institute of Cleaning Science held its annual Awards ceremony last week, attracting many professionals from the sector who came to network, enjoy a lively gala dinner and celebrate success, as the names of the Award winners were revealed.
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Why do people need to be trained to clean?

By Tommy Taylor, director at T Taylor Solutions – a specialist in driving business transformation through strategic consulting and tailored training solutions…
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