Argentina. The cleaning company Elarg indicates that industrial cleaning differs because it groups the sanitization processes that are applied in the common areas of the industry. To this he adds that it must have a meticulous execution and follow a protocol.

Distinguishing industrial cleaning from one that is not is vital, because in addition to the guarantee that the spaces are adequate for human health, it must be avoided at all costs that dirt or external agents harm the production processes, research to manufacturing that occur in companies that contract this type of services.

In this sense, Elarg assures that different techniques arise from industrial cleaning, where each one follows "the sanitation protocols set by the entities in charge of adequate compliance in the different production areas within the company". In addition, the company ensures that these techniques and protocols also indicate what type of professional should be commissioned.

All this is very important, but it becomes even more relevant for the food sector, since it needs to take special care in each of its production phases. If the areas are not completely clean it can affect the safety of food and this can be harmful to the health of the users of these products.

In other cases, where perishable elements are not handled, industrial cleaning is also required, since traces of dirt compromise the quality of the products. A great example of this is the production of microchip wafers, which do not admit to having dust particles.

Basic elements to perform industrial cleaning techniques
According to Elarg, to properly execute industrial cleaning, two things must be understood. Firstly, that there are a number of basic elements to bring a hygienization to fruition and, secondly, that there are different industrial cleaning techniques, each with a different purpose.
Below, we quickly break down the essential elements in the execution of industrial cleaning techniques:

1. Trained professionals
2. Cleaning equipment: Cleaning products and appropriate machinery. Now, within the machinery there are two types. The first is the manual, such as brooms and rags, the second is of the electric type or with a motor, such as vacuum cleaners or pressure injection machines, which will be chosen according to the type of cleaning technique.

Industrial cleaning techniques
Today there is a wide variety of procedures that facilitate compliance with industrial cleaning protocols. Depending on the type of industry and its needs, the industrial cleaning techniques that are recommended vary.

Dry steam cleaning: It consists of performing the sanitation by means of the pressure that is generated with the water vapor. This cleaning is very efficient for degreasing and disinfecting surfaces. However, it is not suitable in heat-sensitive areas such as refrigerated machines.

Cleaning with pressurized water: Here the water pressure is used, although it serves to disinfect, it has several disadvantages, it needs that the space where it is applied has a drain, it usually requires the subsequent use of chemicals for the rinsing and drying processes. It is less ecological because of the waste and the amount of water it needs.

Ozone cleaning: For this technique, the professional in charge must wear appropriate clothing, as the ozone generates an attraction effect on the contaminants, viruses and bacteria found on the surfaces. That is why it is an ideal method to disinfect, deodorize and act as a fungicide.

Ultrasonic cleaning: It is an ideal method to degrease and sanitize machinery in the different areas of production, which is why it is widely used in the automotive and pharmaceutical industry. This method works by means of high frequency longitudinal waves (ultrasound) that are produced in tanks with a special cleaning liquid, these waves take off the dirt efficiently. Generally, it is used in materials such as stainless steel or aluminum.