Monday, May 26th, 2025

Industrial facility cleaning is well known as its own specialist discipline, and once you start to dive into the challenges it’s easy to see why. Industrial facilities are places of high traffic and moving parts; there might be any combination of moving machinery and vehicles, electrical systems, chemicals, hard-to-access spaces and large teams involved.

Here’s how we at AMC tackle the top five challenges for industrial commercial cleaning in Brisbane and Queensland.

Challenge 1: Workplace Risk Management

There can be many risks to consider in an industrial setting for both cleaning and facility staff, including slips and trips, exposure to hazardous materials or chemicals, the risks of heights or confined spaces, and fatigue.

As just one example, one of our team members Anita uses a buggy to move between buildings when cleaning a large site for our client WesTrac, because she averages 15,000 steps a day!

The Solution:Managing and mitigating risk is essential in these environments. This is why we use toolbox talks and tailored training to address specific site risks for industrial premise cleaning. We also have zero tolerance for shortcuts in our industrial workplace cleaning, to ensure processes are carried out properly.

Anita working at industrial site Westrac

Challenge 2: Chemical and Hazardous Material Management

As mentioned, chemicals and hazardous materials can be a common occurrence in industrial settings. These could involve dangerous chemicals, oil, shavings and/or dust, depending on the materials being used or processed. Not only can these materials endanger human health, but incorrect disposal can also threaten the environment – so this is a key challenge to face head-on.

The Solution: Having a switched-on cleaning team is essential. Our cleaning teams undergo thorough site-specific practical training and Workplace Health and Safety inductions to ensure they’re prepared for the challenge of hazardous substances.
When cleaning teams are equipped with chemical handling training and the knowledge to report any hazards identified, you can rest assured your commercial cleaning services are in good hands.

Challenge 3: Time Constraints and Cleaning Schedules

Plenty of industrial facilities operate long hours or even 24/7, which can make it challenging to schedule regular and deep cleaning without disrupting production.

These time constraints can quickly affect cleaning consistency and quality if you’re not working with an experienced, collaborative cleaning partner.

The Solution: Effective coordination with your cleaning provider is key to allocating zones that can be safely and effectively cleaned at given times. This is why we work closely with our clients to develop detailed site-specific schedules for their industrial workspace cleaning and office cleaning, in Brisbane’s busy suburbs and across the state.

Challenge 4: Maintaining Strict Hygiene Standards

Agricultural processing, manufacturing and food processing facilities typically need to meet strict hygiene standards to operate successfully and in compliance with regulations. The cost of inadequate factory or warehouse cleaning can be very high, leading to contaminated products or unsafe working environments.

Hygiene is also essential when it comes to cleaning headquarters or office branch premises for health and safety reasons. When there could be hundreds of staff sharing high-traffic areas, the importance of a clean cubicle or workspace shouldn’t be underestimated.

The Solution:At AMC we implement detailed training and clear KPIs to ensure spaces are meticulously cleaned, from wiping, dusting and mopping to disinfecting surfaces at the correct dilution levels.

We work with clients to maintain strict hygiene requirements in the industrial sector and other sectors, including medical settings and hospitals.

Challenge 5: Dealing with Tough Stains and Residues

Industrial environments can often involve grease, oil, and chemical by-products that can be very difficult to remove. These tough residues can present exposure risks, contamination risks, and slip and fall risks, as well as being unsightly.

Industrial staining is often on another level to that in standard office or retail cleaning, and standard products and techniques may not even come close to being effective.

The Solution:Stubborn industrial residues can demand specialised cleaning methods and the right selection of cleaning products.

This is why we ensure our cleaning teams have the correct training and equipment for business-specific industrial cleaning in Brisbane and Queensland.

Find Industrial Cleaning Services in Qld

If you’re looking to find the right industrial cleaning company that can genuinely meet your needs, contact the team at AMC. We offer specialist industrial cleaning teams in addition to Queensland and Brisbane commercial cleaning and office cleaning, and can develop a tailor-made solution no matter how complex your requirements are.

Get in touch for a free quote today.

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Top 5 Cleaning Challenges for Queensland’s Industrial Facilities – and How to Address Them