Industrial cleaning is different than standard cleaning services provided for offices and commercial facilities, as an industrial facility may have rust, oil, sludge, sawdust and other such particles that need to be cleaned from surfaces. An industrial facility may also be very large, so the solutions and products used in cleaning need to be considered if they will create run-off of any sort. You typically cannot simply mop up after an industrial cleaning as you would when cleaning an office.

While an industrial cleaning company may offer you some solutions for the type of cleaning that is needed, you may need to make the final decision as to the method they use, or you may want to invest in the equipment so you can handle cleaning in-house. Note a few tips on how to make the right choice.

1. Sand blasting

Sand blasting is often used because of the caustic nature of the sand, which can more readily remove contaminants that are stuck on metal and other parts, such as rust or grease. Sand may also reach crevices and cracks in materials and equipment and can leave a smooth surface behind. The downside to sand blasting is that the sand itself needs to be removed once the clean-up is finished, which may involve vacuuming of some sort. This can add time and expense to the process.

2. Water blasting

High-pressure water blasting is a good cleaning method when detergents or other chemicals need to be added to the cleaning solution. If you're cleaning equipment that needs to adhere to certain health codes, such as for medical or food handling, water blasting can be the best solution. Certain detergents and washes can be added that are safe for food and medical equipment, and there is no residue left behind. Water is also a good choice where there will be excess run-off as it's safer for the environment than sand, dry ice and many other forms of high-pressure cleaning.

3. Vacuum cleaning

High-powered industrial vacuums are good for areas with built-up contaminants that cannot simply be rinsed away. A vacuum can remove large quantities of sludge, oil, dust and other such debris that are not safe for the environment, which may cling to surfaces even when blasted, and for when the debris is in quantities too large for blasting. The contaminant can then be safely disposed of once removed.

In some cases, vacuum cleaning can be followed by sand or water blasting for a complete clean-up. This will ensure no residue of the contaminant is left behind.

Contact a business like Delron Carpet Cleaning Service to learn more about industrial cleaning solutions.