General Commercial Cleaning

These are routine services that apply to most business environments:

• Office Cleaning
  Daily/weekly cleaning of workspaces, break rooms, and bathrooms. Includes dusting, vacuuming, trash removal, and surface sanitizing.

• Retail Cleaning
  Cleaning of stores, malls, and showrooms—focused on maintaining a tidy and customer-friendly space.

• Industrial Cleaning
  Cleaning for factories, warehouses, and plants. Often involves heavy-duty cleaning of machinery, floors, and workspaces.

• School & Educational Facility Cleaning
  Regular disinfection of classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, and restrooms.

• Medical Facility Cleaning
  Requires specialized sanitation procedures for clinics, hospitals, and dental offices—often following strict health standards (e.g., OSHA, CDC).

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 Specialty Commercial Cleaning

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 Equipment & Machinery Cleaning

• Removing grease, oil, dust, or production residue from machines

• May involve solvents, degreasers, or steam cleaning

• Often requires partial disassembly​

 Factory Floor Cleaning

• Sweeping, scrubbing, and degreasing

• Stripping and re-coating (for sealed surfaces)

• Use of industrial-grade floor scrubbers​

 

High-Level Cleaning

• Cleaning rafters, beams, overhead pipes, and ventilation systems

• Done using lifts, scaffolding, or rope access

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 Warehouse Racking & Shelving Cleaning

• Dusting and degreasing shelves

• Ensuring cleanliness to reduce fire hazards and maintain inventory hygiene

 

Conveyor Belt Cleaning

• Wipe-downs or deep cleaning depending on use

• Requires shutdown and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for safety

 

Storage Tank & Silo Cleaning

• Interior/exterior cleaning of tanks (manual or automated)

• May require confined space entry

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 Industrial Cleaning

Procedures/Steps

Here’s a general reference process  for safe and effective industrial cleaning:

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1. Site Inspection & Risk Assessment

• Evaluate the environment, surfaces, machinery, and hazards

• Identify materials that need specialized cleaning

• Develop a site-specific cleaning plan and timeline

2. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

• Power down and secure equipment before cleaning

• Ensure staff cannot accidentally restart machines during cleaning

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Use appropriate PPE:

  • Gloves, goggles, respirators, coveralls, non-slip footwear

  • Additional gear for chemical or confined-space cleaning

4. Dust & Debris Removal

• Dry cleaning methods: sweeping, vacuuming, compressed air (with proper ventilation)

• Remove loose dust and debris before wet cleaning

5. Degreasing & Surface Cleaning

• Apply degreasers to oily surfaces

• Scrub using brushes, pads, or auto-scrubbers

• Pressure washers or steam cleaners for heavy-duty cleaning

6. Equipment Cleaning

• Manual wipe-downs or machine-based cleaning

• Use manufacturer-recommended cleaning products and procedures

• Inspect for wear or damage during cleaning

7. High-Level & Overhead Cleaning

• Clean pipes, ceilings, ductwork using scaffolding or lifts

• Schedule during non-production hours to avoid contamination

8. Floor Cleaning

• Industrial scrubbers with detergent or degreaser

• Rinse and dry thoroughly to prevent slips

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9. Disinfection (If Required)

• For food-grade or pharma plants, apply disinfectants

• Use fogging, spraying, or wipe-down methods

10. Waste Disposal

• Properly dispose of hazardous or non-hazardous waste

• Label, store, and transport according to local regulations

11. Final Inspection & Documentation

• Inspect cleanliness and safety compliance

• Document procedures for auditing and quality control