Atlas has launched a new specialist business focused on supporting the smooth, safe and welcoming operation of retail and leisure destinations across the UK. Working across shopping centres, retail parks, leisure parks and mixed-use destinations, Atlas Retail delivers cleaning, security ...
Read More »Director hire at Atlas Cleaning
Atlas Cleaning has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Issi Salter as Growth Director. Salter joins the business with extensive experience driving revenue growth, professionalising sales functions and building high-performing teams across services, technology and data-led businesses. Her ...
Read More »Kärcher UK launches the next generation of its dry vacuums: the T-Range
Kärcher UK is delighted to announce the launch of its new T-Range dry vacuum range, comprising four models available in both corded and battery-powered versions, with hopper capacities of up to 15 litres. Designed for discreet daytime cleaning and reliable, ...
Read More »Mitie opens Cleaning Training Centre of Excellence at Manchester Airport
Mitie has opened a new Cleaning Training Centre of Excellence at Manchester Airport in Terminal 2 to support high‑quality cleaning training and skills development. The new centre reinforces Mitie’s long‑term commitment to developing its people, embedding digital ways of working ...
Read More »Cleaning staff face significant stress and physical health challenges in the workplace, finds survey
An overwhelming majority of cleaning staff face physical (90 per cent) and mental health (80 per cent) challenges as a result of their jobs, according to the findings of a new Tork survey. Cleaning staff are essential to public health ...
Read More »Peartree warns day-one sick pay will increase costs for FM industry
Forthcoming changes to statutory sick pay could significantly increase employment costs for labour-intensive sectors such as cleaning and facilities management says professional cleaning and facilities solutions provider, Peartree Cleaning Services. Under new legislation, coming into force on the 6th April 2026, ...
Read More »Keeping it clean: Makita launches a new 40VMAX XGT vacuum and dust extractor
Makita has added a new powerful and versatile 40VMax cordless vacuum cleaner to its XGT range. The VC013G is a highly portable L-Class dust extractor with automatic operation functionality as well as a site vacuum with impressive suction power, air ...
Read More »Keeping things ship-shape – Makita backpack vacuums used for cleaning of the historic Mary Rose
Makita Backpack vacuum cleaners are being used to clean the 500-year-old hull of the Tudor navy ship the Mary Rose at its dedicated museum in Portsmouth. The Makita vacuums provide manoeuvrability and flexibility for the museum staff to easily remove ...
Read More »Peartree ESG report shows improved carbon efficiency and sustained business growth
Peartree Cleaning Services has released its 2024/2025 ESG Report, demonstrating measurable year-on-year progress, improved carbon efficiency and sustained business growth, alongside independently validated environmental and governance milestones. The independently verified report confirms total organisational emissions of 1,329 tCO₂e, representing a ...
Read More »Robert Scott’s new robots deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient cleaning across dynamic spaces
“Expanding our offering in automated cleaning technologies with the MT1 Vac and MT1 Max marks a significant milestone in Robert Scott’s 100+ year history.” Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has added two new AI-powered robots to its ...
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