Cleanliness at home and in the workplace has completely changed since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in 2019, and there is more emphasis on providing clean spaces to reduce virus transmission. Cleaning can be done domestically and commercially, but what are the main differences between the two? Here, we look at the differentiating factors that separate them.
1. Location
The first and biggest difference is the location. Typically, commercial cleaners work on larger scale buildings like offices, retail spaces or restaurants, for example. Domestic cleaners’ work within residential areas such as houses and apartment buildings.
2. Training
Commercial cleaning is always performed by professionally trained individuals due to the hygiene standards that are needed for commercial settings. Domestic cleaning is not as specialist and follows different standards.
Usually, domestic cleaning includes typical household chores and upkeep, and professional cleaning services are used by businesses that need to meet a certain standard of cleanliness. Hospitals, restaurants and schools all require specific training to clean, as these places are exposed to members of the public.
3. Cleaning supplies and equipment
Additional to the training differing between the two types, the equipment and products used can also vary. Commercial cleaning requires industrial standard equipment and products, while domestically, equipment and cleaning supplies found in supermarkets may suffice. Higher-grade equipment, like industrial floor scrubbers, may be needed to cover a greater surface area. This kind of equipment may not be suitable for domestic cleaning, due to its size and weight, and in some cases may be too powerful for what is needed domestically.
Many domestic cleaning supplies are standard, as cleaning may only be undertaken weekly. Commercial cleaning in some industries will be done daily, for example in schools and hospitals.
4. Cleaning standards
Due to the size difference and scale, cleaning in a domestic setting can be seen to have fewer and simpler tasks, whereas commercial cleaning entails more intricate and thorough tasks, like buffing floors. A full cleaning team is often needed commercially, with tasks being divided up in order to cover the larger area being cleaned, and to focus on a more thorough job.
Cleaning standards may also differ between industries, for example, restaurants will have a higher standard due to food hygiene measures than an office building. Domestically, the depth of cleaning is down to the homeowner’s preference.
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