British Cleaning Council

02/11/2026

How can trade associations deliver real value for their members?

Writing in Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine, Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association Chair Nick Thompson explains how the CHSA is helping members strengthen their businesses, while supporting higher standards across the cleaning and hygiene sector, though initiatives such as accreditation, networking, industry representation and bursaries.

Read the column here:

https://cleaningmag.com/features/creating-value-for-members

02/11/2026

If you care about the environment and want your career to contribute to a more sustainable future, consider a career in the cleaning and hygiene sector.

To mark , we are highlighting how sustainability has become increasingly important across the sector, creating many opportunities for greener careers.

Cleaning businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and facilities teams are looking at how they can reduce waste, use resources more efficiently, choose more sustainable products and equipment, and help customers achieve their own environmental goals.

One of the many examples is Delphis Eco, which has achieved B Corp status and has developed professional cleaning products using plant-derived ingredients alongside bottles made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic.

Find out more about the opportunities here:

https://ukcleaning.org.uk/want-a-greener-career/

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

MYTH or FACT? 🤔

"Cleaning is just a temporary job."

❌ Myth.

People across the cleaning and hygiene sector build careers in leadership, specialist services, training, operations, sales, technology and many other areas.

That's one reason ukcleaning.org.uk is promoting careers in the cleaning sector – helping more people discover opportunities they may never have considered.

What surprised you most about the industry?

Tell us in the comments.

02/11/2026

There’s no hidden clauses to tie you into DCA membership, so you can cancel it at any time, without any scary surprises!

02/11/2026

🎃👻 Don’t bin your pumpkin this Halloween!

Once the spooky celebrations are over, remember your pumpkin is food, not just a decoration! 🧡

02/11/2026

📱 Your professional credentials, wherever you go.

BICSc is introducing the Digital Cleaners Licence – a secure, digital way for members to access and share verified professional credentials directly from their mobile device.

Initially linked closely with the BICSc Licence to Practice, the Digital Cleaners Licence makes it easier to demonstrate training, qualifications and professional competence without relying on physical cards or paperwork.

Developed in partnership with Origin Secured, the platform will help support:

✅ Instant access to verified training and qualifications
✅ Secure identity verification
✅ A trusted way to prove who you are
✅ Streamlined onboarding
✅ Improved compliance and credential verification
✅ Greater transparency and trust
✅ Enhanced recognition for professional cleaning operatives
✅ Secure digital credentials that are difficult to fake or misuse

And this is just the beginning.

Our longer-term aim is for the Digital Cleaners Licence to become a trusted industry-wide standard for demonstrating professional cleaning competence.

📲 Find out more about the Digital Cleaners Licence: https://ow.ly/pfnn5101lgw

02/11/2026

Want a job where your work really matters? 🏥

Healthcare cleaning professionals help protect patients and support clinical teams by keeping hospitals and healthcare settings clean and safe.

Discover how compassion and practical skills can come together in a rewarding career:

https://ukcleaning.org.uk/put-your-compassion-to-work-in-healthcare-cleaning/

30/10/2026

How many of you have actually seen a ship rat on a job?

Back in 2022, a BPCA member survey gathered reports from ports, docks and inland locations across Britain and Ireland.

In PPC109, Professor Stephen Harris explored those findings and explained why getting a clear picture of ship rat populations was surprisingly difficult. Pest professionals had records that naturalists were unlikely to pick up.

And the name “black rat” doesn’t always help with identification. They can be brown too.

30/10/2026

The latest TSA Update is now available for all TSA members on our website. This update covers topics including:
- People & Safety Summits
- National Congress 2027
- Fire Safety Audits
- Risk AI Tool
- Steering Group Updates

Please find the full update here:
https://buff.ly/ZYJ8oPa