Industrial floors are notoriously difficult to keep clean. While some industries attract more dirt than others, any warehouse or factory floor eventually accumulates a layer of grime that needs to be cleaned.
Although day-to-day cleaning takes place, it can be a challenge to keep the floors as clean as you'd like them to be. That's when you need a professional outfit like Uniwash Team industrial floor cleaning services. We will deep clean your floor surfaces to get them spotless again!
We have a variety of specialist equipment to tackle dirty industrial floors and a skilled, dedicated team that is trained to use it.
When we visit your facility, we will use one of these methods, or a combination of them to get your floors clean:
Many businesses that offer an industrial floor cleaning service use specially designed machines for the job, and there's a wide range of different types to choose from.
Some are large enough to ride on, while others are pushed or hand-held, and these include:
The trick is to select the best one for the job at hand and for the material in question. Uniwash Team technicians are trained to use all appropriate tools and machines and will choose the right ones to achieve the best results.
Designed specifically to clean older stone buildings, the DOFF system is a technological marvel. It heats water in a hot box to around 150º before spraying it onto the surface as superheated steam.
This dissolves dirt, kills organic growth, and lifts stains of all kinds. The beauty of DOFF is that it is extremely effective without the use of harsh chemicals and will shift most stubborn stains, even tyre marks. The steam sterilises the surface, killing bacteria, viruses, spores, and pollen, making this a perfect cleaning solution for medical establishments and food production areas.
From the same company as DOFF, the TORC system uses a swirling vortex of fine granules, water, and mild cleaning fluid that gently scours the surface without damaging it.
Although both systems were designed for cleaning walls, they have a wide range of applications, including industrial floor cleaning.
DOFF and TORC are also eco-friendly options as they use a low volume of water (TORC being better than DOFF) and energy, and they don't rely on bleaches or harsh chemicals during the cleaning process.
We often use this method as a way of cleaning a large area quickly, usually after applying cleaning solutions or using other methods to remove stains.
There's a knack to using pressure washers properly - when used incorrectly, they can cause immense damage to the surface.
Our industrial and commercial floor cleaning service covers every type of industry you can think of. Whatever category your business falls into, Uniwash Team has the specialist equipment and the skills to clean it thoroughly. For more information check out our post “What is industrial cleaning".
While commercial spaces generally don't get as dirty as factories, they still need cleaning. This refers to offices, retail units, shops, shopping centres, retail parks, and even supermarkets.
The constant movement of staff or customers to and fro leaves the floor surfaces grubby. People track dirt on tiles, carpets, laminate, and stone floors. They drop food and chewing gum, and spill drinks or other liquids that cause stains or slip hazards.
While some are easily dealt with by daily cleaning teams, the dirt still builds up over the months.
Factories can be extremely dirty places, depending on what is being manufactured. Floors in food production sites tend to get very dirty as other areas are often prioritised, such as the cooking and manufacturing machinery.
Grease and dust mix together in machine gears, forming a sticky paste that can be spread across surfaces by careless feet or wheels.
Some factories have a heavy flow of traffic (people and vehicles) that makes it impossible for a regular cleaning schedule to deal with all the grime.
And let's not forget staff rooms and cafeterias, where a hungry workforce takes a well-earned break. Food and drink spills are commonplace here, and it's not easy to keep the area as clean as it should be.
No matter how big or small your warehouse is, it's likely to see a lot of activity that will soon cover your floor in grime. Forklift trucks drip oil and leave black tyre marks.
As with factories, warehouses, and distribution centres experience a lot of traffic that leaves the floor in a bad way.
Accidents inevitably happen, and various liquids or other substances are spilled, soiling the concrete flooring.
Fortunately, we offer commercial, factory, and warehouse cleaning services, meaning that whatever the setting, we have you covered.
We've put this one in its own category as it doesn't fit into the others. However, our cleaning equipment, skills, and experience can be just as useful in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics. We will ensure that your premises meet the required hygiene standards using the best tools available.
We will also strive to avoid any disruption to your schedule or inconvenience to patients and staff.
With any cleaning job, one of the first questions people ask is how much will it cost, which is a fair question, as the process has to be budgeted for.
However, each individual project is different and the cost will vary depending on certain factors, such as:
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and we'll tell you about our bespoke service that can be tailored to suit your premises and your budget!
Dirty industrial floors don't present a professional or appealing company image. They can affect staff attitude and morale, and foster a negative image in clients and customers.
Aside from this, they may also present a hazard. UK health and safety regulations stipulate that floors must be cleaned to a certain standard to avoid the risk of accident, injury, or illness.
A build-up of dust can cause respiratory complications, while oil and grease can result in injury from slipping over.
If the floors in your factory, warehouse, or commercial property need cleaning, get in touch with the Uniwash Team today and see how we can help you.
We will endeavour to accommodate your daily schedule to minimise disruption to your employees and customers and ensure the smooth running of your daily tasks and shift patterns.
Essentially, if you don't have the right tools, knowledge, or experience, you can't. To do so, You'll need one of the tools mentioned here, such as an industrial floor cleaning machine, DOFF/TORC system, a pressure washer, or a Soft Wash system. Also, bear in mind that these highly-technical pieces of equipment require training and skill to use.
It depends on the flooring and the type of dirt involved, but an industrial floor-cleaning machine can usually handle most problems. Also, DOFF, TORC, and Soft Washing are highly effective at shifting all manner of dirt, though it may take a few passes to eradicate it entirely.
Most floor cleaners use sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, although ammonia and sodium hypochlorite (bleach) are also commonly used. However, we also use the DOFF and TORC systems that don't rely on chemical cleaning solutions and the Soft Wash method which uses a mild detergent.
There are several types of floor-cleaning machines, as mentioned above. However, most people are referring to floor scrubbers when they use this term. It's important to note that these aren't always powerful enough for all situations, which is why we have access to several highly-effective cleaning methods.
