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David Garcia, Chair of the British Cleaning Council (BCC), discusses why industry research and employment are at the forefront of talks at the Manchester Cleaning Show 2026.
With just days left until the Cleaning Show in Manchester, I am looking forward with anticipation to the highlight of the year for our sector.
The UK’s premier cleaning and hygiene event for the Midlands and the North returns on
Wednesday 18 February, hosting over 2,500 attendees for two days of product sourcing, demonstrations, education and networking.
The 2026 Manchester Cleaning Show will feature live product demonstrations, expert-led seminars and focused networking opportunities, alongside an exhibition floor presenting the latest products and sustainable solutions driving progress across the sector.
The strong programme and packed schedule reflect a growing industry appeal, with exhibitor demand for 2026 exceeding expectations and many major names confirmed as exhibitors and expert panellists.
I kick off the proceedings on Wednesday at 10.30AM, when I open the show and also launch the BCC’s latest research report.
Our annual research report features key facts, figures and headlines about the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry. The 2026 research report is a key industry document and you can order a free copy by popping to the BCC show stand or emailing
compsec@britishcleaningcouncil.org.
Next in the conference programme is ‘Developing the cleaning industry workforce: apprenticeships and careers’, featuring the BCC’s Immediate Past Chair Delia Cannings, along with Lauren Kyle. They will discuss the latest progress on the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship, and explore how the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone is showcasing the many opportunities for training in the sector.
This session is a must for those interested in career development in the cleaning industry and employers and industry leaders committed to raising the bar through education and skills development.
The conference programme is always a highlight, featuring the industry’s most comprehensive platform for insight, innovation and future-focused discussion, bringing together sector leaders, innovators and operational experts to
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explore the issues shaping the future of cleaning, FM and the wider operational environment.
Speakers reflect the breadth and depth of expertise represented across the industry and they will take part in a series of expert-led seminars and panel discussions.
The rest of the programme covers other essential topics such as digital transformation, environmental, social and governance (ESG), large venue cleaning, healthcare and higher education cleaning, hotel housekeeping. Recruitment, careers and future talent are also discussed in several sessions.
Other expert speakers Lisa Williams, National Chair of the UK Housekeepers’ Association (UKHA), Daniel Cross, Committee member of the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA), Neil Spencer-Cook, Group MD of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), Paul Thrupp, Chair of the Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA), Karen Pryor, National Chair of the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (AHCP), Janet Thompson, the Chair of the UKHA, Yorkshire and NE region, and Lorraine Larman of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC).
The exhibitors feature many major cleaning, hygiene and FM brands, including ourselves, BICSc and the CSSA.
With a reputation as the North’s essential cleaning and FM event, the show remains a fantastic platform to connect businesses with buyers and influencers from across the likes of hospitality, healthcare, large venues and education, as well as offering visitors brilliant insights into our industry.
Just to note, if you are travelling to the Manchester Cleaning Show, please be aware that Manchester Piccadilly Station has scheduled engineering works during this period. There’s a detailed travel guide on the Cleaning Show website to give you complete confidence in planning your journey. It covers driving, alternative train stations with direct connections, UK domestic flights straight to Manchester Airport and the Metrolink tram network across the city. Click here for more.
www.britishcleaningcouncil.org x.com/TomoCleaning
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