With the advent of AI, and new technological advances in all spheres of industry, business owners and managers are currently reviewing how these new technologies can take their company operations to the next level.
Even if your business is not in the position to invest heavily in technology at the moment, there are still ways you can benefit from it now, but without it impacting on your bottom line.
One area where there have been significant advances in, is in the commercial cleaning industry.
If you have not done so already, you might want to ask the cleaning company you use, if they are employing the latest technologies now on offer, and how they can make their service more efficient.
These new technologies can enhance a working environment, helping businesses to excel with a more hygienic, non-toxic, safer premises for their employees and also create the right impression with their customers.
Automated Floor Scrubbers
The use of robotics has accelerated within different industries, including commercial cleaning. Cleanology uses robotic floor scrubbers to ensure we are able to provide the best possible service and standards.
Robotic floor scrubbers are highly efficient and deliver a powerful cleaning performance, making a significant difference to a working environment.
These floor scrubbers not only save time, but also are kind to cleaning staff because of their ability to tackle those heavy duty jobs that are tiring and hard going, but with better and more effective results. Therefore reducing the risk of workplace fatigue.
UV-C Disinfection
Other stunning developments in cleaning technology include the use of of Ultraviolet light (UV-C) to disinfect and sterilise surfaces and equipment. The application of UV-C via handheld devices to work surfaces causes the DNA of microorganisms to be destroyed. This disrupts their cellular function, causing the prevention of the multiplication of viruses and bacteria – meaning they are unable to spread.
Clearly this will have an impact on the health and wellbeing of your employees, it also reduces the need for strong disinfectants, helping to improve air quality, which is another clear benefit.
Air Quality
Numerous studies show that poor air quality in the workplace can impact concentration levels and cause sickness amongst your employees. Symptoms usually include headaches and coughing and can also make respiratory problems such as asthma worse. Poor air quality has also been linked to sick building syndrome.
One of the simplest ways to use the latest technology to improve air quality is to check if your cleaning company uses the most up to date vacuum cleaning methods. High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters are one of those advances and are designed to trap the dust particles that other cleaners recirculate back into the air.
Smart Waste Management Systems
Waste management has also become smart. Smart waste management systems use sensors to improve the way waste is handled, calculated and assessed, including its collection, disposal and recycling.
Through the use of IoT technologies waste is managed through real-time monitoring. Patterns of waste disposal can be predicted and also smart technology will let you know when your bins are getting full helping to ensure they don’t overflow, therefore preventing waste spillage, reducing vermin and maintaining sanitary conditions.
Smart bins which include waste management capabilities also help businesses to reduce their impact on the environment by the efficient sorting and recycling of waste.
Nano-Coating Technology
Other developments include the use of nano-coating technology in the commercial cleaning industry. This is ground-breaking and can totally transform your working environment.
When nano-coating solutions are applied to a surface they repel stains. The beauty of this is that any spilt liquid simply slides off without making marks. The effect is long-lasting and makes subsequent cleaning much easier, reducing the need for frequent cleaning and thereby reducing your cleaning costs, which is good news all round.
Nano-coating technologies have anti-microbial and anti-viral properties which negates the use of strong disinfectants to sanitise surfaces. This lessens air-pollution in the workplace, because of a reduction in the use of chemicals. That reduction has a knock-on effect on the environment with less chemicals needing to be disposed of.
Nano-coating can be applied through a spray solution and is used to clean and protect toilets, kitchen areas, workstations and flooring and other areas such as windows and door handles, as well as a number of other surfaces.
Advantages of Using Modern Technology in Office Cleaning
There is no doubt that commercial cleaning practices are benefiting from the practical application of modern technologies. These technologies are literally improving the workplace and making it a better, cleaner, safer place to be.
Enhanced Efficiency
New technology also streamlines the cleaning process, saving time and resources and firms like Cleanology use it to help them deliver swift and effective cleaning services.
Improved Hygiene Standards
These new practices are ensuring higher standards of hygiene, which help businesses avoid the spread of germs and bugs and promote cleaner air-quality – which all makes for a healthier and cleaner workplace.
Cost-effectiveness
Finally investing in modern cleaning technology reduces long-term operational costs with less cleaning required, reducing cleaning hours but improving efficiency.
If you want to review the use of technology in cleaning your work premises, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
