The cleaning and facilities management sector in the UK continues to grow in both economic contribution and strategic importance. According to the latest research from the British Cleaning Council, the UK cleaning, hygiene and waste industry has reached a record valuation of £66.9 billion, making it one of the largest employers in the country and an essential contributor to public health, business operations, and quality of life.
1. Growth Amid Change : What’s Shaping the Market?
Despite broader economic pressures, the UK cleaning sector remains resilient. Key influences driving the industry in 2026 include:
- 🔹 Rising costs and labour dynamics:Recent forecasts show that cleaning costs across facilities management are expected to continue rising due to labour and operational pressures, emphasising the need for efficient, value-focused cleaning solutions.
- 🔹 Specialised cleaning demand:There’s growing appetite for advanced services such as virus and pathogen cleaning, especially in commercial and high-traffic sectors, as organisations prioritise hygiene standards post-pandemic.
- 🔹 Innovation & events driving sector collaboration: Major industry events like the Manchester Cleaning Show 2026 are spotlighting future trends such as workforce development, digital tools, sustainability priorities, and operational excellence in cleaning and FM.
These market shifts show that cleaning is not just about aesthetics, it’s tightly linked to health, safety, compliance, and business continuity.
2. What This Means for Your Business
Professionally delivered cleaning services go beyond surface level. They help organisations:
- Promote public health: Especially in social care settings, education, offices, and healthcare environments.
- Manage risk & compliance: Particularly where infection control and high standards are expected.
- Support sustainability goals: Through modern processes, effective chemical use, and operational best practice.
- Enhance productivity: A clean environment improves employee wellbeing and customer perception.
In many sectors, from commercial offices to social care facilities, expectations around cleanliness have permanently shifted and professional support is now an integral part of risk planning.
3. Setting the Standard – How APM Cleaning Ltd Responds
At , we tailor our approach to meet the evolving needs of UK businesses. Our team specialises in a broad spectrum of cleaning and maintenance services, including:
- Commercial & Contract Cleaning: Comprehensive solutions for offices, social housing, and communal spaces.
- Infection Control & Deep Cleaning: Skilled protocols aligned with modern health and safety expectations.
- Window, Carpet & Specialist Surface Cleaning: Enhancing presentation and hygiene across environments.
- Construction & Builders’ Cleans: Post-build cleaning expertise to prepare sites for handover.
- Pest Control & External Services: Ensuring environments are safe, clean, and compliant.
Our values: honesty, adaptability, constant improvement, and approachability, guide every project, whether supporting a large estate management client or delivering tailored facility cleaning for local business partners.
4. Looking Ahead: Trends to Watch
As the sector evolves, organisations should consider:
🔸 Sustainable Practice: Cleaner products and green cleaning strategies are both customer expectations and ESG differentiators.
🔸 Technology & Reporting: Digital tools for real-time reporting, quality assurance, and analytics are increasingly shaping service delivery.
🔸 Workforce Development: Skilled cleaners trained in health-focused practices will be more important than ever to maintain standards and manage compliance.
These trends reflect a broader movement toward smarter, safer, and more strategic cleaning services, where professionalism, reliability, and transparency matter.
5. Let’s Talk Clean Growth
Whether you’re reviewing your current cleaning arrangements, planning a new facilities strategy, or want to enhance hygiene standards across your sites, APM Cleaning Ltd is here to help.
Contact us today: 📞 0191 273 4600 | 📱 07957 738300 📧 enquiries@apmcleaningltd.co.uk 🌐 apmcleaningltd.co.uk