Category: Trends

Leading a cleaning business isn’t easy, and 2025 will bring both new opportunities and challenges. Between managing employees, handling customer expectations, and keeping up with rules, leadership can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and strategies, you can reduce stress, improve efficiency, and spend less time on paperwork. Here’s a simple guide on how to make your business run smoother in 2025. Cleaning Trends that Will Define Leadership in 2025 In 2025, successful leaders will be those who embrace the latest trends and stay ahead of industry changes. However, great leadership is not just to follow trends— great leaders strategically adapt them to fit their business needs, rather than diving head first into the evolving landscape. Stressless Leadership with Technology Many leaders are already exploring how technology can support their teams and improve daily operations. If you’re considering automation, here’s how you can start: Management Steps for Technology and Digitalisation 1. Begin Your Automation Journey Invest in cleaning robots to handle repetitive tasks and reduce the physical strain on employees. 2. Start Using Digital Planning Simplify scheduling and resource management with tools like CleanManager. 3. Simplify Complex Tasks Use AI systems and drones to manage large-scale or difficult cleaning […]

The Cleaning Industry is facing a series of significant changes and trends in 2025. New laws, technological advancements, sustainability, health, and employee well-being are top factors that bring both challenges and opportunities. Here is a rundown of the 2025 trends so you can be ready for the future of cleaning. New Legislations You Should Know From 1 April 2025, the National Minimum Wage will rise by 6.7%, increasing the hourly rate to £12.21 for adults. Young workers will also benefit: 18–20-year-olds: A 16.3% increase to £10/hour. 16–17-year-olds: An 18% increase to £7.55/hour. This change may necessitate adjustments to cleaning company budgets and possibly higher service prices to accommodate the increased payroll costs. Starting 31 March 2025, all workplaces in England will be required to separate waste. Micro-firms will have until 2027 to comply. Non-compliance could result in enforcement actions, such as compliance notices. Cleaners may require additional time to manage multiple waste streams, potentially impacting scheduling. How to Stay Ahead 1. New Minimum Wage Adjust your cleaning company’s budget and service price if some of your cleaners are on minimum wage. 2. Waste Separation Adjust the hours for your cleaners who empty waste because they might need more time if […]