Reading time: 4 minutes | December 17, 2025 Federal Investment in Sustainable Cleaning The Government of Canada announced a $3.4 million investment to reduce plastic waste and advance circular economy practices within the commercial cleaning sector. The funding targets cleaning product manufacturers and service providers transitioning to reusable packaging systems and sustainable supply chains. The investment focuses on three primary areas: Development of refillable cleanin

Most cleaning business owners hit the same wall. Revenue plateaus. Profit margins shrink. Growth becomes a constant struggle rather than a natural progression. The problem isn't work ethic or market demand. It's approach. The Mathematical Reality Behind Failed Scaling Cleaning businesses operate on razor-thin margins. Industry data shows profit margins of £2-3 per hour on individual jobs. This creates a brutal constraint: you need massive volume to afford basic infrastructu

We've all been there. You know that gut-punch feeling when a client completely blindsides you after you've done everything right. Last week, I wrapped up what I thought was a successful rental turnover project. I'd submitted a detailed proposal, outlined every task in the scope of work, and gotten the client's approval in writing. Three days of deep cleaning later: scrubbing baseboards, sanitizing every surface, making that place shine: the client looked me straight in the ey