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The May/June edition is now online!
The new INCLEAN magazine has landed! Welcome to the latest on regulatory compliance, emerging leaders, antimicrobial approaches and reimagining sales and marketing.

Biohazard safety begins in the bathroom
Bodily fluids pose one of the most serious risks to cleaning staff responsible for maintaining public and commercial restrooms. Prioritising training and protocols is essential.

ISSA welcomes returning Gold Sponsor Makita to the 2025 Cleaning & Hygiene Expo
ISSA is pleased to announce Makita as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo

ACCC clears Cleanaway’s proposed acquisition of Contract Resources
Australia’s competition watchdog will not oppose Cleanaway Waste Management’s proposed acquisition of Contract Resources Group.

NSW cleaning reforms to lift school standards
From next year, around 600 privately contracted cleaners are expected to be offered employment directly through the Department of Education.

ISSA welcomes returning Gold Sponsor Makita to the 2025 Cleaning & Hygiene Expo
ISSA is pleased to announce Makita as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, returning to the International Convention Centre in Sydney 29–30 October 2025.

Honouring 50 years of NAIDOC Week: A time to reflect, recognise and rise together
NAIDOC Week invites Australians to learn about the oldest continuing cultures on Earth and to engage meaningfully with First Nations peoples.
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Contributors
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Within the commercial cleaning industry, the employment of casual workers is high, and for many businesses they do not know whether casuals are to be stood down like permanent employees.
There is a relatively new term used in healthcare settings to indicate high touch objects and surfaces. That term is HTO (high touch objects and surfaces).
What does a ‘clean and healthy’ indoor environment mean to you? Hygienically clean, and spotless surfaces are important, but healthy bodies need clean air as well as clean surfaces.
In-depthWomen in management: Transforming the cleaning industry
Women in management are reshaping the cleaning and hygiene sector, driving progress through innovative leadership while fostering inclusivity
Green clean revolution: How the hygiene industry is fighting for a sustainable future
More than ever, the hygiene industry is embracing sustainability with innovative solutions to thwart the disastrous fate of our planet.
Cleaning in 2025: Technology, sustainability and smarter solutions
With rising operational costs, persistent labour shortages and consumer demands for sustainability, we look to the future for answers.
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