Resources & associations
Cleaning Associations
Association of Building Cleaning Direct Service Providers (ABCD) >- promotes professionalism and best practice in the building cleaning industry
British Cleaning Council (BCC)- representative body for the industrial, commercial and institutional cleaning industry in Britain.
British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) - independent body representing professionals in all areas of the cleaning industry. The BICSc has a code of practice for members.
Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) - represents suppliers of cleaning and hygiene products including chemicals, disposable paper products, machinery and ancillary equipment. The CHSA has a code of practice for its members.
Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) - trade body representing the cleaning and support services sector in the UK.
Industrial Cleaning Machine Manufacturers Association (ICMMA) - represents manufacturers of cleaning machines including fixed installation cleaning systems, pressure washers and mechanised sweepers.
National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) - trade body representing businesses that engage in the industrial cleaning of carpets, upholstery, curtains and soft furnishings.
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
Landlordzone - a portal for landlords, tenants & agents - a knowledge-base for practitioners, and a marketplace for buyers & suppliers
Journals and magazines
The Voice - the British Cleaning Council’s newsletter.
Useful directories
Moreclean - industrial cleaning directory
