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This year, the ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services AAA annual conference took place overseas in Tenerife. The four-day programme brought the management team together to reflect, plan, and reconnect away from the day-to-day demands of the business.

The conference focused on three clear areas. Reviewing the past year, recognising challenges, and setting direction for the year ahead.

 


Reflecting on the Year

The first part of the conference centred on honest reflection. The team reviewed business performance from the previous 12 months and discussed the challenges faced across operations, leadership, and growth. Each session highlighted how individual roles contribute to wider success and how teamwork plays a direct role in overcoming pressure and change.

The sessions also created space for open discussion. Managers shared experiences, lessons learned, and ideas for improvement. Feedback from the programme was extremely strong, with most delegates rating the sessions 10 out of 10.


Looking Ahead

Alongside reflection, the conference placed strong emphasis on the future. Team members set personal and professional goals, alongside clear pledges for the year ahead. These commitments were grounded in accountability, performance, and continued development across the AAA business.

Bringing the management team together in a focused environment helped reset priorities and build momentum going into the new business year.


Awards Evening

The conference closed with a celebratory awards evening recognising teams and individuals across the business. The atmosphere was positive and proud as colleagues came together to celebrate shared success.

Business owner Siva Kugathas shared his thoughts on the evening:

“The awards evening is always a highlight of the trip. Recognising the dedication and hard work of the team and seeing them stand proudly on stage means a great deal to me. When the team supports and celebrates one another, it creates a real sense of achievement and appreciation in the room.”

The evening reinforced the importance of recognition and the value placed on contribution at every level.

 


Team Building and Connection
Day three focused on team building. A beachfront breakfast set the tone before the main activities hosted by Vicki and Caan. Competitive spirit ran high, with Ayran and his team taking the overall win. Friendly debates over judging only added to the energy and engagement throughout the day.

The evening marked the main social event of the trip. A 1970s-themed night brought creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm from across the team. The event was held in honour of a colleague and friend, Kinga, who is no longer with us. Now known as Kinga Night, the evening was filled with shared memories, dancing, laughter, and moments of reflection. It was a powerful reminder of the bonds within the team.


Final Day
Day four allowed time to relax and recharge. Team members explored the local area, shopped, and enjoyed time poolside before preparing for the journey home.

A Conference to Remember
The Tenerife conference was more than a business event. It reinforced who ServiceMaster Clean AAA is as a team. The trip created space for reflection, honest conversation, celebration, and renewed focus.

ServiceMaster Clean AAA continues to lead through strong performance, shared values, and genuine team spirit. Success comes from supporting one another, recognising effort, and working towards a common purpose.

This conference captured that perfectly. It will be remembered as a defining moment of connection, pride, and ambition for the year ahead.


Need a reputable and reliable cleaning provider you can trust?

If you need an award-winning contract cleaner from an established and decorated brand, call Siva and his team today on 0800 047 1747 for a range of premium janitorial services across a range of sectors.

Or nationwide, find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business to see how we can help you today.

ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services AAA has been shortlisted again for the Business Brilliance Awards 2026. The team is in the running for the Brand Brilliance Award, a category they know well. They have taken this award home for five years in a row. A sixth win would show how consistent the team has been and how much work goes on behind the scenes every day.


What makes the AAA team award winning?

The AAA team covers sites across the UK with more than 800 colleagues. You see the scale when you look at the numbers. Hundreds of buildings cleaned each day. Thousands of hours spent on site each week. Every task carried out with the same focus on care and quality. The Brand Brilliance Award recognises this. It highlights teams that protect their brand, act with integrity, and deliver consistent service.

The nomination reflects how the team operates. Managers provide clear standards. Frontline teams follow them. Quality checks run every week. Training sessions keep everyone sharp. Customer feedback is reviewed and acted on. Each step supports the same idea. You protect the brand by what you do each day. Hear what Business Owner Siva Kugathas has to say:

‘Being shortlisted for the 6th year running is great news for me and the team. More importantly, it’s a testament to how our team are always adapting and growing and maintaining our high standards of service delivery and championing everything that the ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services AAA brand stands for. Winning for the 6th consecutive years would be delightful.’

The AAA team also works closely with clients. They respond quickly to changes on site. They help plan for busy periods. They adjust schedules to fit operations. This builds trust and helps them keep long term contracts. You see this in retention data. Many clients have stayed with the team for more than five years.


Finalist for Brand Brilliance 2026

Reaching the finalist stage again sets a strong tone for 2026. It shows that the team keeps meeting high standards across every region. Whatever happens at the awards, the shortlisting alone shows strong recognition for hard work and reliable service that the team are committed to delivering to longstanding and new customers going into 2026 and beyond.

The winners of the Business Brilliance Awards 2026 will be announced shortly in the New Year (January 2026) The AAA team are ready. They hope to bring the Brand Brilliance Award home once again and as a national brand and franchise network, we’re behind them all the way! Good luck!


Need an award-winning cleaning provider?

If you need an award-winning contract cleaner from an established and decorated brand, call Siva and his team today on 0800 047 1747 for a range of premium janitorial services across a range of sectors.

Or nationwide, find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business to see how we can help you today.

Now Covering West Lancashire, Chester & North Wales, and Milton Keynes

We’re delighted to announce the exciting expansion of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services AAA, as they extend their award-winning contract cleaning services into West Lancashire, Chester and North Wales, and Milton Keynes.

This growth marks a major milestone for the AAA team and reflects the continued trust and satisfaction of their customers across existing regions spanning from Inverness, right through to East Kent and the south east coast. Their reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and customer-first service, they’re proud to bring the same professional standards to even more businesses across the UK.


New Areas, New Management, Same ServiceMaster Standard

As part of this expansion for the AAA business, each of their new territories will operate under new local management, bringing fresh energy and experience to business across West Lancashire, North Wales and Chester and Milton Keynes.

To ensure every client receives the same exceptional level of service that ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services AAA is known for, the team are now working hard behind the scenes to reach out to existing customers in the area and also build those all-important partnerships with any other businesses in the area who are looking for a name they can trust and unparallel customer service.

By combining national support with dedicated local leadership, ServiceMaster AAA are able to maintain high standards, respond quickly to client needs, and build genuine, long-term relationships with the businesses they serve.


A Growing Team, Same Trusted Standards

ServiceMaster AAA’s most recent expansion means more local teams on the ground—trained, supported, and equipped to deliver the ServiceMaster Contract Services standard of excellence. Whether it’s daily office cleaning, healthcare environments, educational settings, or hospitality venues or event spaces, every service is carried out with care, consistency, and compliance.

Behind every polished surface is their people-first approach. They strongly believe in supporting their ever-growing workforce, investing in training, and fostering a positive working environments—because great people deliver great service.


Supporting More Local Businesses

With branches now operational under new management in West LancashireChester and North Wales, and Milton Keynes, local businesses can enjoy the benefits of a professional cleaning partner with national backing and local expertise and award-winning service delivery.

Businesses in the area can benefit from:

  • Tailored cleaning schedules to suit every environment
  • Experienced, fully trained cleaning professionals
  • Regular quality checks and open communication
  • Environmentally responsible cleaning methods
  • The reassurance of a trusted nationwide brand

Looking Ahead

As the ServiceMaster AAA brand continues to grow, their focus remains the same, helping clients maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for their staff and customers.

Hear what business owner Siva Kugathas has to say about the future of the ServiceMaster AAA in light of this most recent expansion:

“I’d like to thank our loyal customers and dedicated staff for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building something stronger—one spotless workspace at a time. This expansion is very exciting for our business, and we’re keen to welcome onboard any new clients who want to work with a business and brand that not only invests in its people and community, but puts the customer at the very heart of everything we do.”


Need professional commercial cleaning?

If your business is based in West Lancashire, Chester and North Wales, or Milton Keynes, and you’re looking for a reliable cleaning provider you can count on, we’d love to hear from you. 0800 047 1747 or finding your nearest ServiceMaster Clean business for a free, no-obligation quote on our services today.

The team at ServiceMaster Clean Manchester were crowned Bowling Champions at Once Upon a Smile’s birthday celebration and fundraising event.

The team at ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Manchester aren’t just great cleaners. It turns out they’re also pretty skilled bowlers!

The team, who have just taken home the prestigious Marion E. Wade award alongside a coveted BFA HSBC UK Great British Franchise Award, added to their trophy cabinet again recently, but this time at the King Pins Bowling and Games Tournament for Once Upon A Smile.

This blog post has all the details.


King Pins Bowling and Games Tournament

To celebrate their birthday in August, Once Upon a Smile hosted a party at King Pins at Trafford Palazzo and raised funds for their support services.

Dubbed the ultimate tournament in bowling, pool, duck pin bowling, ice curling, shuffleboard and more, the festivities required our teams to bring their game faces and best cheers as they rolled their way to victory and took home the Bowling Champions title!

But the best part? The team and all the other attendees got to support an amazing cause, helping bring smiles to children and families when they need it most.


About Once Upon a Smile

Once Upon a Smile is a charity providing practical and emotional support to bereaved families to enable them to adjust to a new life without their loved one.

This includes tailored support to suit the needs of individual families, from creative programmes where children and young people can come along to remember their loved ones, to support for parents, support in schools and for young guardians.

The money raised for the event by the team and other attendees helps to make their specialised and unparalleled support for families possible.

After the event, the team, who had a fabulous day out supporting a great cause, said:

“Thank you to Once Upon a Smile, who made the event possible, to our team for bringing the competitive spirit, and to other businesses who donated and supported such a beautiful charity!”


Need great quality cleaning?

If you’re in Manchester and the surrounding areas and would benefit from 65 years of cleaning excellence from your local experts, contact the team today on 0800 1958 490 for a free, no-obligation quotation on a range of unparalleled cleaning services.

Or, nationwide, find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business to see how we can be there when you need us.

Making steps to raise awareness for the Forget Me Knot Challenge at ServiceMaster Clean AAA.

The team from ServiceMaster Clean AAA held a team walk as part of this year’s Forget Me Knot Challenge to raise awareness and funds for those living with dementia in the UK.


The Forget Me Knot Challenge

Alzheimer’s Society is symbolised by the forget-me-not flower, which has long been associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia due to its connection to memory loss. The Forget Me Knot Challenge is a sponsored virtual relay where staff and owners from various UK businesses run, walk, or cycle the total mileage between each location, linking them together and raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society: creating the Forget Me Knot. Walking to raise awareness and honour those affected, the team showed that even small steps can make a meaningful difference.

Members of staff had a fantastic time walking together at Epsom Downs Racecourse, enjoying the views, fresh air, and great company while racking up around 12,000+ steps each in two hours. Even those who couldn’t be there in person joined in by walking in their own local towns, making it a fun, inclusive, and heartwarming team effort that brought everyone together in spirit.

The walk was a lovely chance for everyone to catch up outside of work and enjoy the fresh air. With plenty of laughter, the team came away feeling closer and proud of raising the miles on the Forget Me Knot Challenge.


Support the Challenge

If you’d like to help support our teams, please visit our JustGiving page to donate, or, if you’re one of our clients, please feel free to speak to our staff about donating.

Thank you for all your support!


Need professional commercial cleaning?

Learn the value of a cleaner who cares by contacting the AAA team on 0800 047 1747 or finding your nearest ServiceMaster Clean business for a free, no-obligation quote on our services today.

ServiceMaster Clean is participating in the third annual Forget Me Knot Challenge to support Alzheimer’s Society. 

Alzheimer’s is commonly misunderstood as a natural part of ageing.

However, it is a deadly neurological disease that is currently the UK’s biggest killer, estimated to affect 1 in 2 people in the UK in their lifetime.

This year, ServiceMaster brands across the UK have once again partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society to help them provide help and hope to the 900,000+ people living with dementia in the UK.

Throughout 2025, we’re working closely with our friends at the Alzheimer’s Society to raise a further £10,000 as part of our commitment to supporting them in their cause.

And as part of our fundraising commitment, our businesses nationwide are again undertaking the Forget Me Knot Challenge.

But what is the Forget Me Knot Challenge? And how can you get involved?

This blog post has all the details.


What is the Forget Me Knot Challenge?

The Alzheimer’s Society is represented by the forget-me-not flower, long associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia due to its impact on memory loss.

The Forget Me Knot Challenge is a sponsored virtual relay in which staff and owners from our businesses across the UK run, walk, or cycle the equivalent total mileage between each of our businesses, tying them together and raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society: creating the Forget Me Knot.


How to support us

If you want to support us, please visit our Just Giving page to donate online.

Or, if you’re one of our customers, please feel free to speak to our staff about donating.

Thank you for all your support!

To stay up to date with how we’re doing, stay tuned to our blog and social media channels over the summer.


Need professional commercial cleaning?

Learn the value of a cleaner who cares by finding your nearest ServiceMaster Clean business for a free, no-obligation quote on our services today.

ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland has raised over £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support through a very successful coffee morning. 

Macmillan Cancer Support’s coffee mornings are the staple of their fundraising.

First started in 1990, the idea was simple: get people together over a coffee and donate the cost of their beverage to Macmillan.

But it was a hit and became an annual event. To date, coffee mornings have raised over £310 million for Macmillan!

Macmillan Coffee Morning by Deeland

This year, the official coffee morning date was late September, but people can choose any date they wish to participate.

So, there is plenty of the year left to host your own!

ServiceMaster Clean Deeland recently hosted their coffee morning and raised over £700!

This has contributed to this year’s coffee morning national total of £6,166,878, which can fund 98 Macmillan nurses and the work they do for a whole year!

Business Services Director Jane Paisley says:

“We are delighted to have raised over £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.  A big thank you to everyone who baked, ate, raffled and donated to help achieve this!”

Learn the value of a cleaner that cares

If your premises could benefit from regular cleaning from an accredited and trusted company, contact ServiceMaster Clean Contract by Deeland on 01635 38100 today for a free, no-obligation quote on a range of expert services.

Nationwide, call 0845 201 1184 or find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business to learn more.

Looking for ways to commemorate the coronation as a business? 

The Big Help Out is a coming together of thousands of organisations nationwide, uniting to support local communities.

What is the Big Help Out?

Organised in conjunction with celebrations for the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, starting on Monday 8th May, The Big Help Out is a voluntary initiative supported by some of the UK’s largest volunteer organisations, like the National Trust, Scouts and the RSPCA, to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the UK.

Activities throughout the day will provide opportunities for people to experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities.

How do I take part?

There are many ways to get involved in The Big Help Out.

If you are interested, you can participate as:

  1. An individual
  2. An organisation
  3. A business

To register as any of these participants, access the official app.

What can I do?

As Big Help Organisers state:

“There will be opportunities for everyone to join in. No matter what you are good at, there’ll be something to suit helping hands of all shapes and sizes! From checking in on someone who’d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity. The more of us who join in, the bigger help we will be.”

Activities can include events benefitting:

There’s plenty to do, so get involved however you can.

We’ll see you there!

Give your premises a royal treatment

Whatever your business or operation, a proper cleaning programme is vital.

At ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services, we have over 60 years of experience delivering high-quality, bespoke and professional cleaning services across varied sectors.

Whether you’re an office, retail, medical, housing or warehouse facility, trust your local experts and get a cleaning programme tailor-made to suit you today.

Get a clean fit for a king by finding your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business or calling 0845 201 1184 today.

ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Manchester have been getting in the festive and charitable spirit by supporting Bolton at Home this Christmas.

Bolton at Home is a charitable community benefit society that works to create ‘homes and neighbourhoods we can all be proud of’ in the Bolton area.

As an organisation, Bolton at Home owns, manages, and maintains over 18,000 homes across Bolton borough and works in partnership with a variety of local charities, and social enterprises.

This helps people from across the community and supports them when dealing with issues like debt, poverty, homelessness, and domestic abuse.

Support from ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Manchester

This Christmas, the team at ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Manchester have helped to support Bolton At Home by helping to pack Christmas parcel packages for the elderly residents of the Bolton community.

In just 2 hours, Carol (the Bolton Area Supervisor), Charles (Administration Assistant) and CJ (Commercial Director) managed to pack 385 elderly gentleman’s parcels and over 50 elderly couples’ parcels, which are out for delivery currently, to arrive ahead of Christmas.

Carol and Charles, hard at work

These parcels included items like warm socks, gloves, coffee, soup, biscuits, chocolate, pens, torches, mugs and Christmas crackers.

The team said it was “A very humbling experience for all involved, [we’re] so glad our small efforts will make a difference to someone this Christmas.”

A job well done: Charles, Carol, and CJ with their fully-packed parcels

 

Get in touch

To find out more about Bolton at Home and how you can get involved, call 01204 328000 or email info@boltonathome.org.uk.

And to book a clean or see how we could help your business stay in tip-top condition, find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business or get in touch with the ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Manchester team by calling 0161 905 3000 today.

How we’re giving back to local food banks this Christmas. 

Here at ServiceMaster Clean North East, we endeavour to support our local food banks all year round. But giving back at Christmas is usually the largest drive we do in the year. This year even more so, as we want to do as much as we can to support our community in the current Cost of Living Crisis.

That’s why, this year we joined forces with Tesco Consett, who pledged to give 20% on top of any goods we donated.

Pictured above is our Business Process Manager Jessica, who coordinated our efforts, with the Tesco Store Manager and Community Champion with some of our donations.

The Tesco Manager was overwhelmed which such a large donation – which was over 125 items – including toothbrushes, soap, toilet rolls as well as the staples like soup, teabags, hot dogs and cereals.

Jessica said ”At ServiceMaster Clean, we pride ourselves on being involved with our communities and this year, more than ever, we feel it is important to make the effort”.

Get in touch with us

To book a cleaning or see how we could help your business stay in tip-top condition, get in touch with Jessica and the rest of our team by calling 0191 250 511601642 433300 or 01207 297588 today.

ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services North East is getting prepared for Christmas. 

It’s not just a coincidence that ServiceMaster Clean North East Business Owner Chris Blewitt is growing a beard. Yes, it’s that time of year, when preparations are made to reward the hard-working cleaning elves of the North East and to make donations to some worthwhile local causes.

At ServiceMaster Clean Contact Services, people are at the heart of what we do. That’s why we endeavour to give back to our local communities as much as we can.

Our team members up and down the country work hard to give back and provide value to our communities. Whether this is in the work we do cleaning schools, and medical facilities, or giving back through charity endeavours.

In the lead-up to Christmas, Chris and the North East team will be donating to a number of worthy causes like the Durham and Sunderland Food Bank. They will also be joining our head office teams in donating to their local Salvation Army branch, as well as some local care homes.

Stay tuned to our blog to learn more about how our teams are supporting their communities in the run-up to Christmas.

Book now

To book a clean or see how we could help your business stay in tip-top condition, find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business or get in touch with Chris and the North East team by calling 0191 250 5116, 01642 433300 or 01207 297588 today.

How Chris Blewitt of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services North East are supporting the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

Business owners Chris and Sue Blewitt from ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services North East recently attended a charity ball at The Hilton, Gateshead.

The event was to raise funds for one of their favourite charities: The Great North Air Ambulance Service.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (or GNAAS) brings pioneering pre-hospital care to the scene, rescuing hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year.

However, despite doing such vital work, they are not NHS-funded.

So, Chris and Sue joined 17 friends and neighbours to support this worthy cause for an enjoyable evening.

Over £50,000 was raised on the night for the service, which operates right across the region where ServiceMaster North East operates.

This money will go a long way in ensuring the staff and patients of this worthy charity get the money and support they need to carry on through these uncertain times.

Need a new cleaner?

If you’re uncertain about the state of your cleaning, contact the professionals at ServiceMaster Clean North East today by calling 0191 250 5116 / 01642 433300 / 01207 297588 or find your nearest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services business for more about our services nationwide.

In December , ServiceMaster Clean COntract Services Canterbury/Ashford carried out a Beach Clean to raise money for Porchlight. Porchlight is the largest charity in Kent that helps the homeless and vulnerable.

We are pleased to say we raised £198.50! This will go a long way to funding their homeless helpline or providing welcome packs for someone’s first night away from the streets .

Thank you to everyone who donated!

We shall keep you posted about our next charity event.

porchlight

Siva Kugathas the business owner of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Guildford will be sleeping outdoors again this year on the 20th March 2020 for the YMCA Sleep Easy 2020. Siva is raising money to support the YMCA for the work that they do for young homeless people.

You can help Siva raise money for this great cause by donating directly to their fundraising page – https://www.justgiving.com/Siva-Kugathas?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=Siva-Kugathas&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=YdaA53wnB.

JustGiving sends your donation straight to YMCA DownsLink Group so that they can put your generosity to good use!

Thank you for your support!

Here at ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Canterbury we are passionate about cleaning and giving back to our local community.

As part of our commitment to our local community and our company environmental ethos, ServiceMaster Canterbury took part in a Beach clean. The beach clean took place on Friday 13th November and four members of the office team took part. The team were provided with a litter picking kit by the foreshore services through Canterbury Council and were given a specific part of the beach to clean.
The clean took about an hour and a half in total and made a noticeable difference to the beach so all of the local residents can enjoy it more. As part of our environmentally aware ethos at ServiceMaster Canterbury, we are putting plans in place to take part in more regular beach cleans during 2020.
ServiceMaster Canterbury are putting in plans to go ‘Above and Beyond’ not only in cleaning but also giving back to our local community and raising money for a local charity while we are at it.
Here’s to a brighter, cleaner, healthier 2020

All of the team at ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Guildford, are delighted that one of our clients – YMCA Guildford Foyer has been nominated for an award at the YMCA Youth Matters awards.

Just over 3 years ago YMCA Guildford was registered as a welcome centre for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). Due to local authority cuts the welcome centre service was cut. However YMCA Guildford were determined to maintain their services and put to use the expertise developed in that time to support newly arrived UASC within a supported housing environment.

The award they have been nominated for is the Diversity Award 2019 

Read more here: https://www.ymca.org.uk/about/awards/diversity-award-2019#1553519934929-884973d6-8108aea4-3752

We’d love to help the team atYMCA Guildford Foyer get the votes they need to get shortlisted and get the awesome young people they work with to the event and we’d love it if you could help too.

One of our franchisees, Siva Kugathas, who runs ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Guildford slept on the streets to support YMCA!

Siva YMCA

YMCA DownsLink Group hosted their annual Sleep Easy Event at Guildford Castle, which had around 31 people sleeping outdoors on the night of Friday 22nd March.

Siva was one of the dedicated men and women that decided to support this fantastic cause and decided to donate a whopping £1000 to the event and YMCA.

“It was very tough having to sleep just the one night outside, but homeless people sleep every night on the street. I knew I would go home the next day, but those who sleep on the streets don’t have that facility. It made me think deeper.” commented Siva

Sleep Easy has taken place in five locations so far across YMCA DownsLink Groups area, and to date, they have raised more than £42,000! The money raised goes towards helping young people that are currently living homeless, for multiple different reasons.

Donations can still be made online to this great cause at bit.ly/SleepEasy19.

Siva also added, “I am proud to have been involved with this event, and at ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Guildford we are always looking to closely work with local charities and support them in any way we can”.