What Is Industrial Cleaning?

Simply stated, industrial cleaning is the act of cleaning hazardous areas in industrial facilities such as factories, warehouses, power plants and other types of industrial facilities. There is no simpler way to describe the job of cleaning factories, generating plants, or other industrial job sites, as there is such a variety in the different facilities that a building service contractor may come across. The industrial cleaning contractor may be contracted to clean large facilities, like factories, plants, warehouses, and various other industrial settings. A position like this requires that you get on the job training, and learn all about safety knowledge. There might be special equipment for an industrial cleaner to ware, or specific chemicals to use in doing their jobs.

The job of an industrial cleaner is dirty work. Maintaining the offices of industrial sites is very demanding as well, for there is dirt being constantly tracked in from the outside areas of the factory floors. Then you have the challenges of working around the heavy machinery and the safety risks that are involved, such as paints, lubricants, metal shavings, and fiberglass. There is also some machinery that is sensitive to things like dust and dirt, and cleaning them will be essential. Another big concern when cleaning industrial sites is the staffing areas. For instance, employees that do the industries cleaning will need to be in good health and in condition to perform the duties required. Industrial cleaners also need to be concerned with effective communication.

Types Of Industrial Cleaning Services

Industrial cleaning services are a type of cleaning service performed in industrial, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. Industrial cleaning services are usually handled by an industrial cleaning company vs residential or commercial cleaning company.

There are many different types of industrial cleaning services including:

• Floors
• Restrooms
• Surfaces
• Office cubicles
• Conference rooms
• Labs
• Locker rooms
• Loading docks
• Warehouses
• Cafeterias
• Storage areas
• Industrial equipment
• Exhaust systems
• Silos
• and more

Asbestos Removal. Asbestos removal is one of the most popular types of industrial cleaning services as many older building are known for having asbestos in fireproofing, drywall and more. Learn more about asbestos removal with Native Environmental.

Hydro Blasting. Hydro blasting, also known as pressure washing, is a high pressure waster blasting method used for paint and lead removal. It’s mostly used for large mastic and epoxy coating removal projects on vertical and horizontal surfaces. It’s also used for paint removal on highways, parking lots and airports. Learn more about hydro blasting with Native Env.

Lead Removal & Abatement. Lead removal includes using chemicals to breakdown various coatings that contain lead and lead derivatives. Make sure you choose a industrial cleaning company that is accredited with the EPA to perform lead abatement products. Native Environmental is accredited with the EPA for lead removal.

Mercury Spill Cleanup. Mercury spill cleanup is used to eliminate mercury vapor and mercury vapor sources. Common areas where mercury spill cleanup is performed is in industrial facilities, warehouse floors, production floors, assembly floors and more. Learn more about mercury spill cleanup.

Mold Removal & Remediation.  Certain types of mold can cause health problems including Stachbotrys mold, Fusarium, Cladosporium, Penicillium mold, and Aspergillus mold. You need a trained mold remediation specialist to perform mold testing, air testing, secure the containment area, and provide mold removal services. Learn more about mold removal.

Decontamination. In the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry, any type of chemical spill can be dangerous. Protect you, your staff and your products by hiring and industrial cleaning company immediately. A great industrial cleaning company will include professional decontamination services to make sure your facture is a safe place to work. Learn more about industrial cleaning.

Industrial Vacuuming. The floors in your facility contain chemicals, metal shavings, debris, dirt and more. Standard janitorial services cannot remove these substances. Power vacuuming with by industrial cleaners is the only way to remove the objects and substances from your equipment, walls and flooring.

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What is Industrial Plant Cleaning Services?

Industrial plant cleaning services is a type of cleaning service performed in manufacturing plants. Types of industrial plants include: plastic, nuclear, oil, chemical, fertilizer and metal manufacturing plants. Industrial plant cleaning services include:’

• Tube cleaning
• Silo cleaning
• Water pipe cleaning
• Coating removal
• Paint removal
• Conveyor cleaning
• Mercury spill cleanup
• HVAC cleaning
• Tank cleaning

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Industrial Cleaning Job Description and Duties

The industrial cleaner does both, light and heavy janitorial work for industries, such as warehouses, processing plants, and manufacturers. The work of an industrial janitor is different than the janitorial duties in retail outlets, office buildings, schools, and residential buildings because the work in industries are usually performed in unsafe and hazardous conditions, and generally requires specialized machinery, as well as safety equipment. Industrial janitorial work consists of maintaining a clean environment, for the safety of everyone, and their work is usually on a day to day basis in order for the operation of the facility to be continuous.

Experts put emphasis on the work being intensive labor that requires being able to operate washing equipment that is powered by high pressure, the ability to operate industrial trucks, and required physical strength. Depending on the location of the workplace, industrial janitorial work may consist of removing hazardous chemicals, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining, as well as repairing, machinery and other equipment.

Sometimes, industrial cleaning or other janitorial positions could require a high school diploma or a GED, this is going by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employer’s will often provide on the job training and/or other safety training. There may be some additional training required if the work is to be performed in an industry where the worker will be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, such as for learning about the standards that have been developed by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

OHSA Standard Industrial Cleaning

There are now twenty-five states that have developed approved safety standards by the OSHA, with the majority of those being similar, if not identical to the Federal Regulations. Industry cleaners need to have knowledge on operating machinery and tools safely, to use and dispose of hazardous chemicals, and to protect themselves, as well as their co-workers.

Finding Professional Industrial Cleaning Services Near You

The best way to find professional industrial cleaning services is by using a search engine to search for the keywords “industrial cleaning services“. This will bring up a list of industrial cleaners near you so you can filter through reviews and find the company that suits your needs the best.

If your facility is in Arizona, Native Environmental is the industrial cleaning company for you. Native Environmental has 100+ years of experience in cleaning; Nuclear Generating Stations, hospitals, multi-tenant high rise projects, large scale commercial projects, and land government projects to name a few.

Native Environmental LLC Provides Industrial Cleaning In Phoenix, Arizona

Native Environmental LLC is a industrial cleaning company located in Phoenix, Arizona offering a full list of industrial cleaning services including mold removal/remediation, asbestos removal/remediation, mercury spill clean up, silo cleaning and more. We can also help with industrial cleaning in Tempe, Tucson, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, South Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Scottsdale, Arizona and more.