Commercial cleaning focuses for 2024

THE COMMERCIAL cleaning industry in the UK has faced both unprecedented challenges and unrivalled opportunities in the last five years. As a result, a slew of new trends have taken the industry by storm. 

With that in mind, it’s key that businesses continue to focus on two trends which will out-live the year and continue to impact productivity, efficiencies and success long-term: reducing waste and saving costs.  

1. Reducing waste

Reducing cleaning waste, including water waste, is not only crucial for environmental preservation, resource conservation, and promoting health and safety but, it is also a key area in which the cleaning industry can save costs. By minimising the use of cleaning products containing harmful chemicals and opting for sustainable practices like concentrated formulas and reusable tools, individuals and businesses can mitigate pollution, save money, and create safer environments. This shift towards sustainability not only protects ecosys-tems and conserves natural resources but also fosters a healthier and more cost-effective approach to cleaning.

Kärcher has taken significant strides in addressing the various aspects of reducing cleaning waste by implementing innovative solutions. Kärcher aims to not only minimise cleaning waste but also enhance cleaning efficiency, leveraging the latest technologies. By embracing these cutting-edge solutions, Kärcher is not only reducing the environmental impact of cleaning activities but also contributing to a healthier, more sustainable future.

The Kärcher B 110 Scrubber Dryer features two 110-litre tanks, each adapted to hold fresh or dirty water. Added technologies, such as speed-dependent water dosing technology, makes the scrubber dryer an effective tool for daily cleaning with reduced water usage. This technology reduces the water flow when the scrubber dryer slows or goes round bends, saving up to 50% of water used. The reduced water usage enables cleaners to cover a wider surface area with each clean, whilst also ensuring a safe, slip-free working environment, thereby increasing efficiency in their operations.

2. Saving costs 

In the current fluctuating economic climate, many companies have prioritised cost-saving measures, prompting end users to seek out innovative strategies to reduce expenses. One avenue for cost savings that companies can explore involves the utilisation of hired cleaning equipment, which can enhance operational efficiencies. 

While the concept of renting cleaning equipment is nothing new, it has yet to gain wide-spread adoption among businesses, unlike the renting of IT and communication equipment such as laptops and mobile phones.

Equipment hire, particularly for cleaning, allows access to the latest, top-of-the-range machines and technology, presenting an excellent opportunity to achieve financial savings while maintaining productivity and achieving desired results. The option of equipment hire within the cleaning sector has been around for some time, however it is now seeing increasing uptake as it provides an extra level of flexibility against traditional purchase options. A great example of this is instant access to the latest machines, such as those that Kärcher is bringing to the market.

Hire services like Kärcher’s often come with maintenance packages as standard which help companies to keep a track on returns and maintenance requirements. Delays in equipment collection can lead to budget overruns, emphasising the importance of having a reliable support team in place to prevent costly errors. Furthermore, the inclusion of maintenance and repair services in equipment rental agreements means that the responsibility for keeping cleaning machines in optimal condition year-round is outsourced, freeing up maintenance costs to be reallocated elsewhere within allocated budgets.

Daniel Took is head of professional marketing at Kärcher 

For more information: 

www.kaercher.com

Tel: 01295 752 082