Year in Review: The Trends That Shaped Cleaning in 2025
Labor, sustainability and technology defined the year.
Dana Ortiz · Sep 20, 2026 · 7 min read
Labor shortages and wage growth pushed owners to find productivity gains.
Sustainability moved from marketing to measurable contract requirements.
Equipment upgrades — especially in floor care, where professional cleaning services made a clear difference — were among the most common investments.
Heading into the new year, documentation and data will separate leaders from the pack.
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