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High Level Cleaning Equipment

Where dust, dirt or grime accumulates in difficult or inaccessible areas, particularly at high level, it is often a case of “out of sight out of mind”; this is unfortunate both from an aesthetic and safety point of view. The build up of unwanted particles can be a fire hazard or injurious to the health of a workforce in addition to being unsightly and creating an unpleasant working environment. High level cleaning is not a task necessarily carried out frequently but it should be done regularly and there is a variety of equipment to enable it to be carried out.

Access for High Level Cleaning Equipment

The primary problem faced in cleaning at high level is access. Stairs and walkways are not often in evidence in industrial premises so other means may have to be employed such as scaffolding or a mechanical aid like a cherry picker or scissor lift. This type of access equipment should be used by licensed operators who have undergone appropriate training. For instance powered access operators should have a Powered Access Licence issued through the IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) which confirms their ability to do the job and protects the employer and customer.

Using High Level Cleaning Equipment

Once access has been attained the cleaning operation has to be carried out. This may be a simple as a bucket of water and a sponge but, more likely, sophisticated equipment is required. A vacuum cleaner is one possibility, perhaps in the form of a back pack which allows the operator more flexibility to reach difficult areas. Pressure washers could also be used where there is stubborn or greasy build up. It is possible that by using a pressure washer with an extending lance the need for access equipment could be removed. An extended lance could reach over 7 metres in length which is long enough to reach most high level fascias for instance. By attaching the extended lance to the purpose made belt worn by the operator, it is easy to manoeuvre and cleaning can be carried out efficiently and effectively.

For more information about high level cleaning equipment, give B&G Cleaning a call for the best and most cost effective options available