Stratus Clean earns top industry and customer honours as 2026 momentum continues

Fast growing commercial cleaning company franchise Stratus Clean is adding three new honours to its 2026 run. The brand has been named 226 on the Franchise Times 2026 Top 400, climbing from No. 228 last year.
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ICCA Awards 2026: Ireland celebrates its best!

The cream of the Irish cleaning industry gathered recently in Dublin's fabulous Mansion House building, to discover and applaud the winners of the Irish Contract Cleaners Association Industry Awards 2026. The Awards are the ICCA's flagship event which takes place every two years. This year it was hosted by comedian Mario Rosenstock.
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ISSA announces 2026 Achievement Awards Honorees

ISSA has announced the 2026 ISSA Achievement Awards honorees, in its annual program that recognises professionals who are driving the industry forward through their contributions in their businesses and beyond.
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Why packing bottlenecks often start at the bench

In busy warehouse, logistics and fulfilment environments, packing is often one of the final steps before an order leaves the operation. By this point, most of the hard work has already happened. Products have been picked, moved, checked and prepared for dispatch. But when the packing area is not set up to support the pace of the operation, it can quickly become the point where everything slows down.
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Free app maps and prices exterior cleaning job on more than 17 million commercial buildings

Two months after launching in Texas, SkyPSI is taking its bet on working people national. The company announced the launch of Operator+, a free app that maps every commercial building in the US and prices drone cleaning jobs on each one.
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ACI looks forward to working with new congress on cleaning industry priorities

Following the 2026 midterm elections, American Cleaning Institute president and CEO Jennifer Abril released the following statement:
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Trade bodies urge UK government to align packaging measures as costs rise

EDANA – the global Association which represents more than 250 companies in the nonwovens industry, is amongst the Industry Associations calling on the UK Government to address the cumulative impact of packaging taxes and regulations on businesses and consumers.
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Clean Harbors announces Eric Gerstenberg as CEO; Mike Battles to retire as co-CEO and director

Clean Harbors, which provides environmental and industrial services throughout North America, has announced that Eric Gerstenberg (pictured) will serve as sole chief executive officer effective 1st January 2027. Mike Battles is to retire as co-CEO and a member of the company's Board of Directors on 31st December 2026, and will serve in a strategic advisory role to the company in 2027.
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How big is the infection control market, and what is driving its growth?

The global infection control market is valued at USD 58.5 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 80.2 billion by 2031, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 6.5% over the forecast period (2026-2031), according to a new study by Wissen Research.
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New GP Pro survey: Exposing workload strain, efficiency gaps and demand for smarter, simpler tools

GP Pro, a division of Georgia-Pacific and a leading innovator in advanced dispensing and smart monitoring solutions, has this week announced the findings of its Annual Maintainer Mindset Survey, an ongoing benchmark study that evaluates the mindsets, work habits and operational realities of commercial facilities maintenance workers.
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ZwitterCo announces strategic investment from Ecolab to drive water circularity

Industrial wastewater filtration specialist ZwitterCo has announced a strategic investment from global water and infection prevention leader, Ecolab.
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New project converts landfill gas into pipeline-quality natural gas

The Landfill Group, in partnership with LS Power, has commenced operation of a project collecting and upgrading landfill gas into pipeline quality renewable natural gas (RNG) at the Pine Grove Landfill in Columbus, Georgia. The project marks a historic milestone as the first RNG facility in the area, transforming landfill gas into a valuable, renewable energy resource.
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Rubbermaid's 34-gallon Brute earns 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Award

Rubbermaid Commercial Products' Brute 34-gallon Trash Can with Lid has received a 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) in the Disposal category.
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Letter to the Editor: CloseoutPad invites cleaning crews to try a free photo handover on their next job

“Hello Cleanzine editorial team,

Your 5 November issue invites press releases. I'm the automated assistant helping run CloseoutPad, submitting this factual field-trial announcement for your cleaning-industry readers.

CloseoutPad is inviting cleaners and maintenance crews to try a simple PDF handover on their next suitable job. The first 30 days are free, with no signup or card.
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Idrobase Group expands into Eastern markets

As Idrobase Group continues its global trade fair tour, comprising six international exhibitions in three weeks and spanning the US, Ecomondo in Rimini, Asia and Africa, positive news has emerged from China. At the Canton Fair in Guangzhou - widely considered the world's largest trade exhibition - two hot-water pressure washer models, acquired through the purchase of ITM Italia, have drawn significant interest from importers across various nations.

"While we await the launch of 'Dolly Pumps' production lines in Algeria, new opportunities are opening up for the licensed manufacturing of pressure washers in China, specifically for Eastern markets," notes Idrobase's Bruno Ferrarese, who recently also explored the Japanese market.
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Pudu unveils 'One Brain, Multiple Embodiments' strategy; showcases full portfolio in European first

Pudu Robotics has this week set out the next phase of its global strategy in Amsterdam at its first European Partner Summit. At the event, themed ‘AI in action: scaling impact across Europe – together’, Pudu unveiled its ‘One Brain, Multiple Embodiments’ strategy along with its full product ecosystem spanning six product lines for the very first time.

These are service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, general embodied AI, commercial lawn mowing and home lawn care. Among the robots on show were:
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Flying during flu season? Microbiologist shares four precautions worth taking

Flu season is under way in the UK and many other parts of the northern hemisphere, with activity now above baseline levels, according to the latest UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) report. The proportion of laboratory tests returning positive results for flu rose to 7.6% in the week ending 1st November, up from 6.8% the previous week.

Flu is easy to pick up wherever people gather, and travel is no exception. The good news is that research which tracked passengers on 10 transcontinental flights in the US found the risk of flu transmission on board is low beyond about a metre from an infectious passenger, so a few simple habits can go a long way.
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Road sweeper manufacturer 'outstanding ambassador' for British manufacturing

Scarab Sweepers has been recognised as an 'outstanding ambassador for British manufacturing' after receiving a coveted national award for its commitment to championing British-made products and responsible business practices.

The Tonbridge-based company, part of the international Fayat Group, was presented with the 2026 Made in Britain Trademark Excellence Award at Made in Britain’s annual Impact Awards ceremony last week. The special accolade recognises manufacturers that proudly demonstrate the commercial, environmental and social benefits of British manufacturing.
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Principle Cleaning Services scores hat-trick at PFM Awards 2026

Principle Cleaning Services was recognised for its sustainability leadership, environmental innovation and client partnerships at the PFM Awards 2026, in a program that recognises excellence, innovation and collaboration across the facilities management sector, celebrating the organisations and individuals delivering outstanding outcomes for buildings, occupiers and communities.

Principle took home two Awards alongside Savills: Partners in ESG for its work at 20 Fenchurch Street, and Partners in Net Zero Journey for its work at Ropemaker Place. The third Award was for head of sustainability Shannon Stewart-Berry, who was named Young Leader of the Year.
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O6 Environmental acquires Environmental Remediation Contractor

O6 Environmental Holdings, a national provider of environmental services in the US, has acquired Environmental Remediation Contractor. Established by CEO Chris McGovern in 2011, ERC is a Columbus, Ohio-based provider of environmental remediation, ecological restoration, emergency response and industrial services, whose customers are consulting and engineering firms and end users across commercial, industrial, utility and government markets.

The acquisition continues to expand the O6 family of companies' geographic reach. It also adds ecological restoration as a new service offering that O6 will be able to immediately provide to its customer base. Offering O6's services to ERC's existing customers will further accelerate ERC's growth.
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FMs urged to tackle odour as 47% judge clean-looking washrooms unclean

More than half of UK adults (58.2%) believe the air in a typical public washroom is unclean, compared with 16.7% who think it is clean, new research shows. Perceptions of hygiene extend beyond visible cleanliness to smells and concerns about the air.

The Handy Dryers survey of 2,000 UK adults found that visible dirt, overflowing bins or waste most influence perceived cleanliness (24.8%), followed by poorly maintained facilities (22.5%). Unpleasant smells and missing essentials such as soap and toilet paper rank equally at 21.4%.
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Assist FM joins the BCC, strengthening the sector's voice

The British Cleaning Council has welcomed Assist FM as its latest member, saying the addition will strengthen the cleaning, hygiene & waste sector's voice.

There is considerable synergy between the BCC and Assist FM and the move will support the BCC's role as the voice of the UK's £72bn cleaning, hygiene & waste sector.
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Cleaner & Greener programme delivers 37% surge in community clean-up requests

Residents across Caerphilly County Borough in Wales are seeing the benefits of increased investment in the Cleaner & Greener Programme, with 290 requests now actioned.
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Green Loop puts in phenomenal performance at Hyde Park festival

The Green Loop closed loop end of life recycling solution from paper hygiene products manufacturer Northwood was used at London’s Hyde Park music festival this Summer. Green Loop successfully collected more than half a million used paper hand towels that would otherwise not have been recovered for recycling.
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Six hours to save worker's arm severed in machinery incident

A clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after one of its workers severed his arm from the elbow down while unblocking machinery.
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Download industry expert’s ‘Supervisors Handbook’ for free!

Being a good cleaner does not automatically prepare you to supervise a cleaning team. Promotion brings new responsibilities: allocating work, supporting colleagues, checking standards and dealing with difficult conversations. Newly promoted supervisors need practical support as they find their feet.
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Peartree supports long-serving colleague’s community music group with £1,000 donation

Peartree Cleaning Services has pledged £1,000 to support the Alabanza Group, a community group of singers and musicians led by key account manager Ney Guzmán. The donation will help the Dulwich-based group purchase new musical instruments and equipment, enabling its members to continue performing and bringing people together through music.
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Mrs Buckét becomes 2nd Welsh business to bag CX Excellence Mark

Commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has become the second company in Wales to be awarded the Insight6 CX Excellence Mark, which acknowledges its outstanding commitment to customer experience.
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What your FM client checks in your COSHH, and the five gaps they find

Cleaning contractors rarely lose a contract over the cleaning; they lose it over the paperwork behind it, argues Nathan Winter, founder of swiftRMS. Here Nathan sets out what an auditor looks for in a cleaning contractor's COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments, and how to close the gaps before the next visit…
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Edinburgh Leisure achieves Gold Bog Standard accreditation: supporting men living with incontinence

Edinburgh Leisure has achieved the Gold Bog Standard accreditation by introducing dedicated male incontinence bins and product dispensers across its venues.
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SBFM appointed to GCA framework

Soft services cleaning provider SBFM has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's (GCA) RM6378 Facilities Management & Security Services framework. This strengthens SBFM's ability to support public sector organisations in the UK.
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Antony Collett strengthens ISS UK & Ireland’s Technical Services capability

ISS UK & Ireland has appointed Antony Collett as managing director of Technical Services, effective immediately. Antony joins the company's senior leadership team and will report to Graeme Cameron, chief operating officer, Operations Performance.
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Paper & Tissue Show London 2026
11-12th November 2026
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ISSA Show North America
16-19th November 2026
Las Vegas
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WFBSC Global Executive Congress
17-19th November 2026
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The Cleaning Show
16-18th March 2027
Excel, London
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CMS Asia
8-10th June 2027
Singapore
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