Success in any business depends on a variety of factors, but one of the most critical is workplace safety. After all, even the most carefully planned commercial enterprise will neither survive nor thrive if it places its workers (or the general public) in harm’s way.
By the same token, maintaining a safe working environment requires a strong commitment to employee health and well-being by eliminating hazards and taking steps to mitigate the risk of accidents. One of the most effective ways to do so is to invest in industrial cleaning services to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
At Biodynamic, we’re proud to offer such services to businesses in every industry. Below, we’ll discuss why maintaining a clean workplace is so vital to jobsite safety and explain a few of the innovative decontamination methods a highly trained professional team will employ to help transform your workplace into the safest one around.
The Dangers of an Unclean Workplace
Every working environment is different, and every business faces its own specific challenges with regard to contamination. For example, a restaurant or food manufacturing facility might face higher incidences of pest infestations or bacterial growth if proper cleaning efforts are not taken. In turn, this can result in the spread of infections and diseases.
Other workplaces may be at risk of faulty equipment, which can result from the failure to clean it properly. A buildup of rust can place workers at a higher risk of becoming injured by the equipment. It can also cause the machinery to fail at inopportune times, leaving your machines down when you need them.
Chemical contaminants are another major hazard in an unclean workplace. These may be the byproducts of a manufacturing process, or they may even be from harsh cleaning products. Reducing their presence is a crucial step toward increased workplace safety.
Why Hire an Industrial Cleaning Service?
Of course, as a business owner, you can and should expect certain standards for tidiness to be upheld by your employees, regardless of what industry you’re in. However, it can be impractical to expect those employees to be able to consistently maintain the exacting level of cleanliness required while also completing their daily work. It’s likely they lack both the time and the necessary equipment that a professional cleaning service can provide.
Opting for professional cleaning means that each area of your workplace is given devoted attention throughout the process. With the right industrial cleaning service, no detail will be missed. Importantly, a great professional cleaning team will be able to leave your workplace pristine without damaging even the most sensitive materials, which can be a difficult feat to accomplish without proper equipment and training.
Professional Cleaning Services: What’s Included
Professional services, such as the ones we offer at Biodynamic, include a wide range of available options to serve the particular needs of your business. In most cases, deep cleaning and disinfection of specific areas will be required. That can include production floors, restrooms, warehouses and other storage spaces, offices, and so on. Professional industrial cleaning services should include cleaning and sanitizing both porous and nonporous surfaces, such as metal, wood, stone, tile, concrete, carpet, and so on.
Another industrial service we offer is the removal of large pieces of debris and other clutter. This not only helps reduce instances of slipping, tripping, and other hazards but saves you a great deal of your valuable time since you don’t have to do the work yourself.
Another important service we offer is the cleaning of specific equipment and machinery. This often poses a particular challenge for businesses attempting to perform cleaning work in-house because industrial equipment is delicate and may be damaged by harsh store-bought or industrial-strength cleaning chemicals.
The Best New Cleaning Methods
Cleaning with certain cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants can do more than damage your equipment. The chemicals in these products can also be harmful to the health of your employees, potentially causing burns, trouble breathing, eye irritation, rashes, and other effects.
With a focus on using safer clean methods, modern innovations help avoid these risks while being as or even more effective at getting the job done. Two of these advanced methods are dry ice blasting and laser ablation. Biodynamic team members specialize in both technologies.
Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting has become a fairly popular cleaning method in recent years. As the name implies, this method involves blasting pellets of super-cold dry ice at the surface being cleaned. The thermal shock of this will weaken the layers of grime, dirt, grease, and other contaminants, such as paint, on the surface. The speed of the material helps to clean the medium, and the dry ice then harmlessly sublimates into its gaseous form, leaving no secondary waste or damage.
Laser Ablation
Laser ablation is another new less abrasive industrial cleaning method. This technology utilizes a laser beam to vaporize the surface layer of a material. It can be used to remove paint from surfaces, eliminate rust, and do many other tasks. It is excellent for cleaning delicate equipment without scratching or otherwise damaging it.
Establishing a Regular Cleaning Schedule
To ensure your day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly and that your employees are able to perform their duties in a safe and healthy environment, it’s essential to periodically invest in professional cleaning at your jobsite. The frequency of the cleanings will depend on where your operation is located and on the specific requirements of your business. Some companies will benefit from yearly visits, while others may need more frequent attention.
Whatever your specific needs are, Biodynamic is ready and able to meet them. Our experts will work closely with you to ensure that no details are missed and that your workplace is cleaner and safer.
