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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Kärcher UK unveils educational campaign ‘Partners in Shine’

World-renowned cleaning provider Kärcher UK is delighted to announce its latest educational campaign, Partners in Shine. Highlighting the combined power of sweepers and scrubber dryers used together, the campaign will empower cleaning teams to deliver safer, smarter and more effective ...

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Arcus FM scoops Technology in FM Award for Arcus Connect

Arcus FM was crowned winner of the i-FM Technology in FM Award in recognition of the impact of the company’s Arcus Connect platform in transforming cleaning performance across national retail estates. The award celebrates organisations that use technology to deliver ...

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Jetclean Drones sets a new standard in commercial exterior cleaning

JetClean Drones is redefining how commercial buildings and structures are maintained. Our advanced drone systems deliver a faster, safer and more efficient alternative to traditional high-level cleaning methods, eliminating the need for scaffolding, cherry pickers, aerial platforms or rope access. ...

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Portfolio takes cleaning deal at global law firm’s London offices

Portfolio, part of Churchill Group, has been appointed by CBRE on behalf of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) to deliver cleaning and associated services across four of its London offices. The contract covers three City of London ...

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Checklists to smart checks

Say goodbye to cumbersome clipboards. Erol Ayvaz, CEO at Serve First explains how AI is modernising FM compliance and cleaning audits Walk into almost any building at the crack of dawn, and you’ll find the same scene: A cleaner ticks ...

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