You have probably seen TV and movie depictions of your typical office cleaners. A common depiction shows a man or a woman pushing a cleaning cart equipped with a trash bin, brooms and mops, spray bottles, and cleaning rags. There might even be a vacuum cleaner attached. But what about industrial environments? What types of equipment are used in industrial jobs?
It goes without saying that industrial cleaning is more involved than basic office cleaning. As far as commercial cleaning services go, those designed for industrial environments come with a lot more power behind them. The extra power is often the result of specialized equipment.
Equipment for Every Job
An industrial cleaning specialist has access to tools and equipment that office cleaners might never see. As a company that offers industrial cleaning services, we know that there is a correct piece of equipment for every job. Sometimes, the hardest part of a job is figuring out which equipment to use.
Here are some of the types of equipment common to industrial cleaning:
- Industrial Vacuums – An industrial vacuum performs the same function as a standard vacuum, but with a lot more power. Industrial vacuums are designed to capture dust, dirt, and debris – even in the most extreme environments. They can be wet, dry, or hybrid vacuums.
- Sweepers – Floor sweepers are industrial devices that make quick work of sweeping floors prior to scrubbing. Entry level sweepers tend to offer few features and are pushed manually. Top-of-the-line models can be motorized, for both driving and powering spinning brush attachments.
- Scrubbers – The floor scrubber is an industrial machine that washes, scours, and cleans industrial floors. Scrubbers are intended mainly for cleaning large spaces in warehouses, manufacturing plants, etc.
- Steam Cleaners – A high-temperature steam cleaner is an excellent choice when bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens are a concern. Steam cleaners not only clean, but they also sanitize and disinfect.
- Pressure Washers – A pressure washer is an industrial cleaning tool that relies on a combination of a high-pressure jet of water and an appropriate cleaning solution. Pressure washers can operate at 500-6,000 PSI to clean even the most stubborn surfaces. But they need to be used with care.
Choosing the right piece of equipment is not always as easy as it sounds. Cleaning crews need to account for the surface being cleaned, its potential fragility, whether a surface needs to be sanitized, and the types of dirt and debris being dealt with.
The Simple Microfiber Cloth
Believe it or not, the simple microfiber cloth plays a significant role in industrial cleaning. It’s not big and powerful like a pressure washer or steam cleaner. But the microfiber cloth is one of the most effective tools in a cleaning crew’s collective box.
Microfiber cloths are lint-free and highly absorbent. They are especially important for cleaning highly polished industrial equipment for which extreme care is required. But microfiber cloths are also ideal for daily cleaning tasks.
Personal Protective Equipment
Side-by-side with specialized equipment is the personal protective equipment (PPE) cleaners depend on to protect themselves against environmental hazards. Things like safety glasses, industrial gloves, and respirators are fairly common in industrial jobs. Specialized clothing can be required in some environments.
Industrial cleaning is known for its unique needs. It is a service not all cleaning companies offer, especially since specialized equipment is part of the equation. If you would like to know more about industrial cleaning and how All Pro Cleaning Systems approaches it, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. Let us talk about your industrial space and its cleaning needs.
