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	In the context of buildings, cleaning refers to the regular removal of dust, dirt, waste, and contaminants from a building's interior and exterior spaces, fixtures, and systems, ensuring they remain safe, hygienic, functional, and presentable. It is a core part of facilities management and building operations and applies to all types of buildings—commercial offices, schools, hospitals, housing, industrial premises, and public buildings.		In the context of buildings, cleaning refers to the regular removal of dust, dirt, waste, and contaminants from a building's interior and exterior spaces, fixtures, and systems, ensuring they remain safe, hygienic, functional, and presentable. It is a core part of facilities management and building operations and applies to all types of buildings—commercial offices, schools, hospitals, housing, industrial premises, and public buildings.

−	Reason ~~Importance~~	+	Reason for cleaning include:

−	Health ~~& Hygiene~~	+	* Health and hygiene. Reduces the spread of bacteria, viruses, mould, and allergens, supporting occupant health.
−		+	* Safety. Removes trip hazards, spills, and dust build-up that could cause slips, falls, or fires.
−	Reduces the spread of bacteria, viruses, mould, and allergens, supporting occupant health.	+	* Aesthetic appeal. Maintains a clean, professional, and welcoming environment for occupants and visitors.
−		+	* Preservation of Assets. Protects surfaces, furnishings, and building fabric from deterioration caused by dirt or grime.
−	Safety	+	* Productivity and wellbeing. Clean environments improve occupant morale, wellbeing, and work efficiency.
−		+	* Compliance. Ensures compliance with workplace health and safety laws (e.g., COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act).
−	Removes trip hazards, spills, and dust build-up that could cause slips, falls, or fires.	+	* Reputation management. A visibly clean building enhances the reputation of businesses or landlords.
−		+	* Pest control. Prevents infestations of rodents or insects by removing food waste and hiding places.
−	Aesthetic ~~Appeal~~	+	* Operational efficiency. Regular cleaning reduces the need for more intensive maintenance or repairs.
−		+	* Sustainability. Sustainable cleaning practices reduce water, energy use, and chemical consumption.
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	* Training for pre-commissioning cleaning of pipework systems		* Training for pre-commissioning cleaning of pipework systems
	* Window cleaning services using pure water		* Window cleaning services using pure water
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		+	NB The term 'clean' can also be used to refer to sustainable technologies, such as clean energy.
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In the context of buildings, cleaning refers to the regular removal of dust, dirt, waste, and contaminants from a building's interior and exterior spaces, fixtures, and systems, ensuring they remain safe, hygienic, functional, and presentable. It is a core part of facilities management and building operations and applies to all types of buildings—commercial offices, schools, hospitals, housing, industrial premises, and public buildings.

Reason Importance

Health & Hygiene

Reduces the spread of bacteria, viruses, mould, and allergens, supporting occupant health.

Safety

Removes trip hazards, spills, and dust build-up that could cause slips, falls, or fires.

Aesthetic Appeal

Maintains a clean, professional, and welcoming environment for occupants and visitors.

Preservation of Assets

Protects surfaces, furnishings, and building fabric from deterioration caused by dirt or grime.

Productivity & Wellbeing

Clean environments improve occupant morale, wellbeing, and work efficiency.

Compliance

Ensures compliance with workplace health and safety laws (e.g., COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act).

Reputation Management

A visibly clean building enhances the reputation of businesses or landlords.

Pest Control

Prevents infestations of rodents or insects by removing food waste and hiding places.

Operational Efficiency

Regular cleaning reduces the need for more intensive maintenance or repairs.

Sustainability

Sustainable cleaning practices reduce water, energy use, and chemical consumption.

Articles about cleaning on Designing Buildings include:

* Chemical cleaning
* Cleaning brickwork, faience and terracotta
* Cleaning concrete
* Cleaning masonry
* Cleaning up air quality and the Environment Act 2021
* Concrete Patio Cleaning: Tips and Techniques
* Don’t Look Down! – Skyscraper window cleaning through the ages
* Facade cleaning
* How to clean the concrete pump
* Keeping chimneys and flues clean
* Membrane separation cleaning chemicals
* Professional home based window cleaning services
* Self-cleaning glass
* Training for pre-commissioning cleaning of pipework systems
* Window cleaning services using pure water

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