International Cleaning Week 2026

Honouring the Unsung Heroes Who Keep Our Communities Healthy

From March 22–28, 2026, Eaton Services Group proudly joins ISSA in celebrating International Cleaning Week—a moment to recognise the extraordinary people who protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients, our community and our planet every single day.

For us, this week is more than a date on the calendar. It represents the true heart of what we do.

The Quiet Force Behind Healthy Communities

Every day, our cleaner’s step into schools, universities, medical laboratories, aged care facilities, warehouses, commercial workplaces and community spaces with one purpose: to create environments where people can thrive.

They are the quiet, steady force behind:

• Healthier workspaces

• Safer education facilities

• Cleaner medical and research environments

• Comfortable, dignified aged care homes

• More resilient communities

Their work doesn’t just make spaces look clean—it makes them truly clean. It reduces risk, limits the spread of pathogens, and gives thousands of people peace of mind.

The Magic You Don’t See—but Always Feel

Our Eaton’s cleaning team are the unsung heroes, the “magic fairies” who:

• Empty the bins

• Wipe down desks

• Clean amenities

• Disinfect high touch surfaces

• Reduce contamination risks

• Vacuum and mop the floors

• Protect the people who use each space

Did You Know?

• In a single day, the average adult touches 7,200 surfaces and their face 552 times. Without regular cleaning and hygiene practices, the spread of germs would be exponential.

• Cleaning and disinfection—combined with hand hygiene—can reduce virus concentrations by 85.4%.

• 92% of people say a hygienic workplace gives them peace of mind, boosting productivity and wellbeing.

• Cleaners play a vital role in reducing the 165,000 healthcare associated infections that occur each year.

Our team is part of an intricate network that supports children, students, families, workers and seniors every single day. Their impact is far reaching, even if it’s often invisible.

A Week to Reflect, Celebrate and Say Thank You

International Cleaning Week is our chance to pause and acknowledge the dedication, resilience and pride our cleaners bring to their work.

To our amazing cleaning team, we see you. We appreciate you.

And we celebrate the hard work you provide each and every day.

Your commitment to cleanliness, safety and sustainability helps create healthier communities. You make every facility we support safer, every environment more welcoming, and every day a little brighter for the people who rely on these spaces.

Join Us in Celebrating the Value of Clean

We’re proud to stand with ISSA and the global cleaning community to spotlight the essential role of cleaning professionals and facility service teams.

This week, we encourage everyone—customers, partners, and community members—to recognise the cleaners who touch your life every day. If you see a cleaner, stop and say thank you or leave a small note of appreciation. These simple gestures mean the world to our team.

Together, let’s honour the value of clean and the incredible individuals who make it possible.