Floorbrite’s story began in 1972, when founder Martin Wyers saw an opportunity to improve the standards of commercial cleaning in Greater Manchester. After speaking with a struggling Tesco manager, Martin confidently replied, “I’ll do that for you,” and the journey began. To fund the start-up, he sold his Vauxhall 101 and worked night shifts alone until 4 a.m., before heading out each morning in a suit to win new clients. These early days shaped the values that still define Floorbrite today—hard work, trust, and a commitment to exceptional service. What started as a one-man operation soon became a reliable local cleaning provider built on personal relationships and pride in quality. This foundation paved the way for what would grow into one of the UK’s leading commercial cleaning and soft facilities management companies, serving businesses across multiple sectors.
As demand for Floorbrite’s services increased, Martin welcomed his first employees—Emily, Maud, and Falder—forming a small but dedicated cleaning team. Around this time, he met his future wife, Linda, who quickly became an essential part of the business. Linda took on sales, famously securing new contracts in her iconic 1970s white knee-high boots and mini skirt. Together, Martin and Linda ran every aspect of the company hands-on: organising cleaning rotas, delivering supplies, and meeting clients face to face. Their family values created a culture of loyalty and teamwork that shaped Floorbrite’s identity. With each new contract, the business expanded into larger premises across Altrincham and Timperley. These early years set the foundation for long-term customer relationships, consistent service quality, and a personal approach that continues to guide Floorbrite as a trusted family-run commercial cleaning and facilities management provider across the UK.
A Family Legacy in Commercial Cleaning & Facilities Management
Founded in 1972, Floorbrite has grown from a one-man operation into one of the UK’s leading commercial cleaning and soft facilities management providers. The business was established in Manchester by Martin Wyers, whose entrepreneurial journey began after a conversation with a local Tesco branch manager struggling with cleaning services. Determined and confident in his abilities, Martin declared, “I’ll do that for you”, and Floorbrite was born.
To fund the start-up, Martin sold his prized Vauxhall 101 and began working nights alone, finishing at 4 a.m., before putting on a suit to find new clients the next morning. As demand increased, he welcomed his first employees, Emily, Maud, and Falder, forming a close-knit cleaning team.
Soon after, Martin met his future wife, Linda, and together they ran the business hands-on, managing everything from cleaning shifts to delivering supplies. Linda became Floorbrite’s first salesperson, famously winning contracts in her trademark 1970s white knee-high boots and mini skirt.
From a small storeroom in Altrincham to larger premises in Timperley, Floorbrite’s growth has been driven by a strong family ethos, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a passion for building long-term client relationships. Today, the company continues to provide tailored commercial cleaning services, facilities management solutions, and reliable product supply to businesses of all sizes and sectors across the UK, always with the same dedication that started it all.
From Family Roots to a Nationwide Commercial Cleaning & Facilities Management Leader
As Floorbrite’s cleaning teams grew and demand for our services increased, the business moved twice more to larger industrial premises in Sale, Greater Manchester, and welcomed its first office staff. With a strong family ethos, founder Martin Wyers created a workplace where people felt valued, hosting legendary warehouse Christmas parties and “Scrubbers Balls” in The Embassy Rooms, where everyone was welcome.
With larger offices and a purpose-built warehouse in place, Martin remained the driving force of the business, always the first to arrive, the last to leave, and able to greet every employee by name. During busy school holidays, his children Nina, Alex, and Nik often pitched in to help. Today, the second generation continues his legacy, with Linda as Chairman, and Nik as Managing Director.
Under their leadership, Floorbrite has grown from its North West base to provide commercial cleaning and facilities management services across Yorkshire, the Midlands, and nationwide. In Martin’s famously modest words, the business is “coming along nicely.”
Although Martin sadly passed away in 2010 following a cancer diagnosis, his values remain at the heart of Floorbrite. Today, we are a multi-million-pound, family-run UK business with over 1,600 employees, offering everything from daily office cleaning to full soft facilities management solutions. In 2019, we completed a full rebrand and transformed our headquarters into a market-leading, purpose-built training facility with modern social and welfare spaces for our team.
By continuing to diversify our services, invest in our people, and expand our geographic reach, we are committed to ensuring a bright future for the Floorbrite family and look forward to building on our success for the next 50 years and beyond.
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The Floorbrite Group Story
1972
Floorbrite cleaning Contractors is born when Martin Charles Wyers wins his first cleaning contract, the Tesco store in Sale, Running the business from a small rented office off Market Street in Altrincham.
1980
Floorbrite was expanding needing warehousing as well as additional office space, so moved to 5 Britannia Road in Sale, Trafford.
1987
Floorbrite continued to grow and we moved again to Cranford House, Cranford Avenue, Sale, with much larger office and warehouse space to support our growing team.
1991
Martin did away with the 1970’s yellow and brown branding and chose a modern yellow, white, grey and black logo for the time.
2000
Following Cranford house’s first renovation, the Mayor of Trafford came to officially open Floorbrite’s new offices.
2006
Floorbrite expands into Yorkshire, purchasing our first regional office and warehouse in Dark Lane, Birstall, West Yorkshire.
2010
Martin Charles Wyers our Founder, sadly passes away following his battle with Cancer. His wife Linda Wyers and children Nina, Alex and Nik continue to take Floorbrite into the future.
2012
Floorbrite Expands nationally in our 40th Anniversary year, taking on our first national contract in January.
2015
Floorbrite hits £10 Million Turnover and 1000 employees. Expands with a Midlands base, Diversifies into Waste Management and wins multiple awards for the first time.
2019
Floorbrite hits £20 Million Turnover and 1500 employees. Completing a full company rebrand to become The Floorbrite Group, reflecting our diversification as a soft FM provider and expanding again with an additional 10,000 sqft distribution centre in Sale.
2020
We invest close to £1 Million in a transformational refurbishment of Cranford House HQ, creating state of the art offices, social spaces and a market leading training centre.
2022
Floorbrite achieves £30 Million turnover in our 50th Anniversary year and increases our charitable work through the Martin Charles Wyers Foundation.
