lundi 13 juillet 2015

The Roles Of An Industrial Cleaning Company

By Stephanie Wilson


The cleaning business is one that faces some of the fiercest competition anywhere in the world. There are different forms of the service with each being determined by specific client requirements, the environment to be cleaned and the resources owned by the cleaner among other factors. Broadly, there are three categories recognised: domestic, commercial and industrial. There are a number of facts you should know about an industrial cleaning company if you plan to start one.

There are a number of differences between the clean up services offered domestically and those that are offered commercially. While the former uses simple manual labour, the former often requires skilled labour and the use of heavy equipment. This makes it highly labour intensive. Additionally, the chemicals used in the industrial setting are usually way stronger compared to those that are used for domestic cleaning services.

It is important to understand your client well before signing up for any assignment. Each industry is unique depending on the kind of products that are produced. With this information, you will be well placed to prepare adequately and to obtain the required equipment and detergents. When dealing with a food processing plant, for example, you will need to choose chemicals that are not toxic. Talk to your client and ensure that you understand what it is that they want.

There are varied forms of industries that can turn out be your clients. Some of the tasks that you may be required to do in the case of manufacturing industries include, among others, high level cleaning, degreasing of floors and machines, clean up of washrooms and other staff areas and disposal of rubbish. Carrying out a visit in advance will help you in estimating the possible cost of accomplishing the job.

If you are maintaining the same work force for a long period of time, ensure that they undergo regular medical check-ups. Toxic chemicals may build up in the body and these may have detrimental effects later on the affected persons. Such cases have been seen in the case of clean-ups that involve lead plants, other heavy metals and toxic gases. Failure to address these concerns may also lead to law suits and demands for compensation in future.

Workplace accidents are fairly common in this business. Be prepared to deal with them. Make yourself conversant with the specific rules and regulations that relate to the various clients you will be handling. All the employees must have personal protective equipment when carrying out their tasks. In addition, they need to have proper training on how to respond in case of an emergency. Such trainings will help reduce the incidence of severe injuries that have been reported many times.

Service providers are often required to sign contracts with their clients. The details of these contracts are greatly variable and depend on the nature of industry to be cleaned. The contract states the frequency of cleaning which may be daily, weekly or monthly. Sometimes, the service providers may be required by contract to provide the necessary consumables such as bin liners, toilet rolls and paper towels.

There has been an increase in the use of robotic clean up services in recent times. Robots, unlike humans, do not suffer health risks and work place accidents are less of a concern. Comparative studies have concluded that robots are also more cost effective and more efficient in carrying out the tasks. The best model, however, would be one that includes both manned operations and robotic led operations.

Delivering the best for each of your clients should be your target. Satisfied clients will help in getting you more clients through referrals which is the dream of any business. Ensure that all your employees understand this because the results of your work need to be consistent and exceptional.

Apart from starting and building your business from the ground up, you can choose to buy a franchise which already has built a name for itself. The advantage of this is that most of the marketing is done by the parent company.At the same time, you will benefit from the goodwill already created.

Industrial cleaning is a simple but a challenging venture. You will be well advised to learn the industry well before starting your business. Some of the support structures that one needs are good networks of suppliers and clients. Always be up to date with what is going on in the industry and embrace technology whenever you get the opportunity. This is the surest way of staying at the top.




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