What Are Specialty Cleaning Services?

Posted on October 2, 2024

Maintaining a clean and sanitary commercial environment is an important aspect of running a successful business, whether a restaurant, corporate office, or a healthcare facility. 

While regular cleaning may be enough to address routine tasks, some industries and cleaning assignments require a more thorough approach to meet specific organizational and regulatory standards. 

For these assignments, specialist cleaning can address your specific concerns. These services go beyond the basics, focusing on deep cleaning, safety compliance, and ensuring that each space remains pristine and operational.

Let’s get into what specialty cleaning services are and how they can help you maintain a spotless environment and achieve regulatory compliance.

Regular Cleaning vs. Specialty Cleaning Services: How Do They Differ?

Regular cleaning services typically handle the daily or weekly cleaning tasks that keep a business looking tidy. These services cover tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms. All of these services are sufficient for maintaining surface-level cleanliness.

In contrast, specialist cleaning services are designed to meet the more complex demands of certain industries or special circumstances. They provide deep cleaning and address areas often overlooked by regular cleaning teams.

As an example, consider the stringent health and safety protocols inside healthcare facilities. While regular cleaning activities may be able to clean common areas like lobbies and waiting rooms, only specialist cleaning addresses the heightened sanitation requirements inside laboratories, examination rooms, and other critical areas.

What are the Different Types of Specialty Cleaning Services?

Several industries rely on a cleaning specialist to maintain safe, healthy, and compliant environments. Various specialty cleaning services have been developed and tailored to accommodate the unique demands of these industries.  

The most common types include:

Healthcare Facility Cleaning

Healthcare cleaning is one of the most critical specialty services available due to the stringent sanitary and regulatory requirements inside hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

Aside from everyday cleaning tasks like clearing up dust and removing visible dirt, they also require sanitization of all surfaces to prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. 

Specialist cleaning in healthcare settings must adhere to strict guidelines set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additionally, careful consideration must be given to the type of cleaning equipment and solutions used to prevent harm to sensitive patients and avoid damaging medical equipment.

Industrial Cleaning

Due to their large-scale operations, factories, warehouses, and other industrial facilities often accumulate large volumes of dust, grime, and hazardous materials. These must be carefully managed and handled to avoid damaging delicate equipment and prevent contamination.

Industrial cleaning addresses the extreme cleaning requirements inside industrial settings, which can include:

  • Cleaning heavy machinery
  • Removing oil spills
  • Degreasing factory floors
  • Industrial waste disposal
  • High-pressure washing
  • Removing hazardous materials

Restaurant and Food Service Cleaning

The service industry, particularly restaurants and food service establishments, is expected to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and sanitation to prevent contamination and protect public health.

Facility owners need to ensure that areas like kitchens, breakrooms, and especially food preparation zones are correctly cleaned. This includes sanitizing surfaces, cleaning grease traps, and removing old and expired food to ensure compliance with health regulations.

One important factor to consider in restaurant and food service cleaning is the products and solutions used. Cleaners must ensure they use eco-friendly, non-toxic products that don’t pose a threat to customers.

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

High-traffic areas in offices, hotels, and public spaces can see significant wear and tear, especially on carpets and upholstery. Standard vacuuming may not be enough to keep these areas clean and free of allergens or bacteria.

Specialty cleaning services offer deep cleaning solutions to thoroughly clean carpets and upholstery. These solutions effectively remove embedded dust, allergens, and dirt to extend the life of the fabric and improve the overall air quality of the space.

Post-Construction Cleaning

The final stages of construction projects are critical because they also function as a transition period from construction to utility. This means that all the leftover construction materials, dust, and debris must be removed and cleaned up to make the building ready for occupancy.

This is where post-construction cleaning comes in handy. Service providers ensure that the site is ready for future use by performing tasks like:

  • Window and glass cleaning
  • Cleaning exposed walls and ceilings
  • Removal of drywall, wood, metal, and other materials
  • Hauling of debris
  • Removal of tape, plastic covering, and tarps
  • Washing exteriors
  • Sweeping and mopping floors

The JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting Approach to Specialty Cleaning

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting understands that each industry has its own specific needs. To help you maintain a clean and safe environment, we offer specialist cleaning services designed to meet those unique demands with our:

  • Tailored Cleaning Programs: Whether you need healthcare-grade cleaning or specialized industrial services, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your facility is cleaned to the highest standards.
  • State-of-the-Art Equipment: With HEPA filter vacuums and eco-friendly products, your space gets the attention it deserves, tackling the most demanding challenges while minimizing environmental impact.
  • Extensive Expertise: Your business is in expert hands with our years of expertise in specialty cleaning.

Enhance Your Cleaning Standards with JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting

When your business demands more than routine cleaning, consider the benefits of working with a cleaning specialist for specialty services. JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting offers tailored solutions for your facility’s toughest challenges.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

*Cleaning and disinfecting services are provided by independently owned and operated JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting franchisees.