Cleaning Service as a Full-Service Solution: What Is It?

Cleaning service is an integral part of property maintenance, whether it is private property, a commercial building, or an industrial complex. Cleanliness and proper maintenance ensure a pleasant and safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors.

In this article, we examine how far a comprehensive Puhastusproff OÜ cleaning service can go, which includes all necessary activities from daily cleaning service to specific additional work and minor repair work.

The importance of comprehensive service

Offering comprehensive service means that one company is responsible for all cleaning services, ensuring consistency and quality. This saves time and resources, as the client does not need to manage multiple service providers.

Furthermore, it allows the cleaning company to offer customized and mutually supportive solutions that meet the client's needs, whether it is regular maintenance, seasonal work, or emergency work.

Sample property

To illustrate how comprehensive service works, let's take the example of Company X, which owns a 3-hectare area, including a parking lot, green space, and two large buildings – an office building of over 4,000 square meters and a production facility of approximately one hectare.

Property cleaning service

The maintenance of Company X's property includes thorough outdoor cleaning:

Road surface maintenance

• Sweeping and washing roads once a week with a street cleaning machine.
• Cleaning of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• Winter anti-slip services.
• Snow pushing and removal when it snows.
• Maintenance of road markings and lines.

General waste collection

• Janitor and groundskeeper service.
• Emptying and maintenance of trash bins.
• Debris collection from public areas.
• Handling of special waste, such as bulky waste and hazardous waste.

Landscaping work

• Spring and autumn leaf removal.
• Lawn mowing and edging of flower beds.
• Maintenance of plants and flower beds.
• Winter maintenance of trees and shrubs.

Maintenance of building exterior surfaces

• Facade cleaning and maintenance.
• Window washing, including high-rise building windows.
• Roof cleaning and gutter maintenance.
• Cleaning of exterior lighting and decorative elements.

Office building cleaning service

Company X's office building, which is over 4,000 square meters, requires continuous cleaning to ensure a pleasant and healthy work environment.

Daily office cleaning

• Use of robotic vacuum cleaners.
• Dusting and surface cleaning.
• Floor sweeping and washing.
• Emptying trash bins.
• Organizing desk surfaces and workstations.
• Cleaning of kitchenettes and break rooms.
• Cleaning of bathrooms and washrooms multiple times a day.

Floor and carpet maintenance

• Daily floor washing and sweeping.
• Regular carpet cleaning.
• Carpet deep cleaning and stain removal.
• Hard floor polishing and waxing quarterly.

Sanitary and hygiene supply refilling

• Refilling bathroom supplies.
• Emptying and disinfecting hygienic waste bins.
• Refilling hand sanitizer.

Special cleaning services

• Interior window and glass partition washing.
• Cleaning of office furniture and equipment.
• Cleaning of air conditioning units and ventilation systems.
• Post-event deep cleaning after company events.

Production facility cleaning service

Cleanliness in Company X's production facility is critical to ensuring smooth production processes and a safe work environment.

Production equipment cleaning

• Removal of dust and dirt from machine surfaces.
• Cleaning of internal machine parts.
• Removal of oil and lubricant residues.
• Cleaning of machine work areas.

Disinfection of work areas and production zones

• Regular disinfection of surfaces.
• Disinfection of high-touch surfaces.
• General cleaning and disinfection according to hygiene requirements.

Special waste handling

• Safe handling of hazardous waste.
• Collection and processing of production waste.
• Sorting of recyclable materials.
• Ensuring waste management documentation.

Cleaning schedule

For comprehensive cleaning service to work, a carefully developed cleaning schedule and regular quality control are essential.

Cleaning schedule

• Detailed overview of required cleaning services.
• Frequency and timing of work.
• Seasonal work and emergency cleaning services.
• Schedule for cleaning work in specific areas.

The importance of regular quality control

• Regular inspection visits and audits.
• Employee training and instruction.
• Collection and analysis of client feedback.
• Implementation and monitoring of corrective measures.

Communication between client and cleaning company

• On-site shift supervisor.
• Regular communication and meetings with the client.
• Quick response to emergency situations.
• Documentation of services provided.
• Mutual feedback.

Summary

Purchasing comprehensive cleaning service is a thorough one-time work and can include dozens and dozens of different services, but on the other hand, it frees up a lot of time for every company for important tasks, such as business development.

Puhastusproff has experience with similar properties and offers comprehensive services. If you are interested in what a comprehensive service could look like for your property, get in touch!