As we move through 2024, we see the commercial cleaning and hygiene industry grow and evolve quicker than our eyes can follow. Trends like technology, excellent customer service, and sustainability all play significant roles in the cleaning industry, and these elements are what clients are actively prioritizing today, amongst others.
So, if you’re interested in learning more about where cleaning is headed this year, review our list of the top five cleaning trends of 2024 below:
“Green” Cleaning Products
This is possibly one of the biggest cleaning trends this year, and it’s all about going green. Green cleaning solutions are in growing demand, including reusable or biodegradable cleaning agents. Clients also want to see an effort to reduce plastic use and waste from their commercial cleaning services. Any effort to reduce the carbon footprint in a client’s facilities would be a win.
To practice “green” cleaning, ensure your cleaning services use:
- Environmentally safe cleaning products and solutions
- Microfibre mops and cloths
- Multi-filtration vacuums (HEPA/ULPA)
Intelligent Cleaning Technologies
Automation and intelligent cleaning technologies are rapidly modernizing commercial cleaning in 2024. The latest trends include smart sensors, robotic cleaning systems, and connected cleaning equipment. These innovations are designed to reduce labour hours, improve cleaning efficiency, and make cleaning measurable.
Health-Centric Cleaning
Clients want commercial cleaning companies to pay more attention to health-centric cleaning practices now than ever as they are concerned about public health. As we know, 2020 hit everyone with the unwelcoming surprise of COVID-19, which has created an active awareness in many businesses about overall air quality and cleanliness in offices. People want to see regular disinfection and deep cleaning occur in their places of work, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for every staff member at their company.
“Non-Emergency” Deep Disinfecting
In previous years, “emergency response” disinfecting was common when someone at the office tested positive for an illness. But in 2024, businesses are looking to “non-emergency” deep disinfecting, where high-touch surfaces get a regular, full wipe down. This hugely reduces the chance of disease transmission and promotes a healthier environment in general.
This regime should include wiping desks, counters, washrooms, floors, light switches, door handles, door frames, appliance handles, and computer equipment.
References & Client Satisfaction
As the years go by, commercial cleaning services across Canada have become increasingly competitive. This can be an issue for businesses wanting to hire a professional cleaning service, as they have an abundance of choices. The vetting process can be time-consuming, but the key to standing out from the crowd is with references. A recent trend is for potential clients to ask for a cleaning company’s past clients’ experiences. Potential clients can then select a reputable cleaning company over others swiftly and confidently after reviewing positive references.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many cleaning trends to be excited about, and we at Anago, serve our clients with efficient commercial cleaning services in Winnipeg while keeping up with the latest trends in the cleaning industry. If you’re ready to get started with sustainable and modern cleaning, contact us today!