Domestic cleaning vs. industrial cleaning
Both domestic and professional industrial cleaning have points where they are similar and others where they are different. The main thing is that it is a duty to do both anyway since domestic cleaning is concerned with maintaining the quality of individual and family environments, and the industrial one focuses on the work areas where we find groups or collectives of people. Discover in this blog some information about both types of cleaning and disinfection.
Domestic cleaning: traditional and mechanized methods
We must do frequent home cleaning to maintain order and prevent the accumulation of waste such as dust on surfaces. In order to carry out cleaning of this type, we used manual methods with utensils such as:
- Broom or brush.
- Shovel.
- Cloths or rags
- Sponges.
- Mops / Rags.
- Garbage cans
- Garbage bags.
These inputs will help us when removing waste both dry and wet and without the need to use advanced cleaning techniques. There is a great diversity of implements that adapt to the requirements and the methods to be used. An example: There are soft, rough brooms, for interiors or exteriors. There are also clothes that serve different functions for different surfaces.
Today, every commodity market offers these utensils and their varieties so that they are universally accessible.
Cleaning products
The chemical products used in household cleaning are intended to remove the most complex debris (for example encrusted residues) and also to disinfect. Some details to consider about these agents are:
- Products must be registered under the relevant legislation of each country.
- Its application depends on what type of surface it is going to treat since some products are corrosive and can damage the material in the long term.
- Check the chemical interactions of the product with other components and the effective ranges of pH and temperature prior to its application.
- Read and follow the instructions for use.
- Consider:
- Recommended contact time.
- Storage form.
- Shelf life and stability of the product.
- Traceability of the component or material.
Among the most used cleaning products in the home, we find:
- Detergents.
- Disinfectants.
- Window cleaner or window cleaner.
- Personal hygiene soap.
- Object cleaning soap.
- Degreasers.
- Dishwasher or dishwasher.
- Furniture cleaner or furniture polish.
Likewise, it is possible to use these chemicals in conjunction with cleaning and/or disinfection equipment or machines, which mechanize the process. This is done, for the most part, when a domestic cleaning service is hired to expedite the task externally. These services can also combine mechanized cleaning with manual methods, which will depend on the reality of the clients.
Industrial cleaning: advanced methods for every industry
In the industry, regardless of the one in question, the cleaning and disinfection processes have to be carried out by professionals. Companies can hire specific personnel for cleaning tasks or outsource the cleaning service to a specialized company.
If you want to know more about how the industrial cleaning service is outsourced, this entry may interest you.
In this type of environment, where large plants or companies with diverse and complex areas to reach predominate, including installations at heights, it is preferable to opt for mechanized cleaning processes. The use of machinery and equipment designed for industrial cleaning speeds up tasks in a large percentage and ensures total effectiveness.
In the case of disinfection, having high-tech equipment that can apply disinfectant products throughout the area without damaging equipment or surfaces is essential.
Cleaning in the industry exceeds the requirements of domestic cleaning since it has more details, including:
- Difficult areas (in plants: pipes, connections, ventilation holes, non-removable production machinery, among others).
- Size of the place (offices have large work areas, ca*inos, bathrooms, offices, and meeting rooms; in the case of work plants, these have smaller to larger warehouses, production rooms, outdoor areas, bathrooms, and dressing rooms, among others).
And not only that, we must also remember that in the food industry there are a large number of dangers and risks that must be controlled because there is legislation that regulates the operation of companies within the field. This can also apply to the agricultural industry.
On the other hand, the hospital industry is regulated by strict standards that require superior cleaning. Can you imagine that hospitals and clinics did not have cleaning and disinfection protocols? There would be more diseases than are cured!
Documentation: an important part of industrial cleaning
A peculiarity of industrial cleaning is that, in addition to having a scheduled frequency, it must be correctly documented. For this we can identify some important parts of the documentation process, such as:
- Schedule cleaning with a list of work areas.
- Establish procedures and instructions for:
- Cleaning by type of surface.
- Cleaning methods.
- Chemicals handle.
- Have a protocol for handling contaminated utensils or clothing (this, above all, is very current today with the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus).
- Have records of:
- Dosages.
- Monitoring.
In addition to documenting, at the end of each cleaning and disinfection process, it is necessary to release the cleaning, what does this mean? What is the duty to verify and confirm that the established area or areas have been completely cleaned and disinfected correctly?
If there are any errors, this is the time when they should be rectified and rechecked until cleanup can be fully released.
Fact: The person who releases the cleaning must be a third party, that is, a professional other than those who carried out the procedures.
As you can see, domestic cleaning and industrial cleaning cannot be put in competition with each other because, in reality, both have correct application procedures and are completely context-dependent. In the home we cannot include the use of machinery for industrial cleaning, nor is it adequate or productive to clean a large company with cloths and brooms.
