Why Investing in Specialist Cleaning Sets Your Business Up for Success

As a new financial year begins, businesses across the UK are resetting priorities, reviewing operations, and planning ahead. While budgets, staffing, and strategy typically take the spotlight, one area that delivers a significant return—but is often overlooked—is professional cleaning. From logistics hubs to office buildings, public-facing spaces to industrial sites, investing in specialist cleaning services at the start of Q1 can lay the foundation for a more efficient, compliant, and presentable business year-round.

At Exterius, we support organisations across a wide range of sectors with tailored industrial cleaning services that go beyond surface-level solutions. Whether you require deep technical cleaning, planned preventative maintenance, or external restoration, we have the knowledge, equipment, and team to deliver results.

Why Prioritise Cleaning at the Start of the Financial Year?

A Fresh Start for Operations

After the intensity of Q4 and the wear and tear of peak trading periods, many sites are left with residue, dust build-up, adhesive markings, and general decline in cleanliness. Starting the new financial year with a specialist deep cleaning service ensures your facility is operating at its best from day one.

Regular industrial cleaning prevents avoidable downtime, preserves your assets, and improves the day-to-day environment for your staff—particularly in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing where 24/7 operations are the norm.

Meeting Compliance and Health & Safety Standards

Q1 is also a time when many audits and inspections take place. Whether you’re in food distribution, retail, education, or industrial manufacturing, maintaining hygiene and compliance is essential.

By partnering with a trusted industrial cleaning company, you ensure:

Dust, debris, and contaminants are safely removed—even in high-level or hard-to-reach areas.
Fire hazards are reduced through preventative maintenance.
Workspaces meet HSE and sector-specific hygiene regulations.

Protecting Equipment and Infrastructure

Unclean machinery and poorly maintained infrastructure can lead to mechanical failures, increased returns, safety issues, and reputational damage. Exterius works with clients to implement PPM cleaning strategies that enhance operational efficiency, prolong the lifespan of key assets, and reduce reactive maintenance costs later in the year.

A Closer Look at Our Specialist Cleaning Services

As one of the UK’s leading specialist cleaning companies, Exterius offers a full range of services tailored to industrial, commercial, and public sector clients.

1. Warehouse & Sortation Centre Cleaning

Our warehouse cleaning services are designed to support high-demand facilities such as distribution centres, manufacturing hubs, and logistics depots. Delivered by experienced industrial cleaning contractors, our service includes:

High-Level Cleaning: Internal vacuum cleaning of rafters, air socks, and HVAC systems using SpaceVac technology—up to 13m high without scaffolding.
Machinery & Conveyor Cleaning: Industrial vacuum cleaning of machinery and flooring to reduce dust build-up and improve air quality.
Sticker & Tape Removal: Removal of obsolete safety tape and floor markings to streamline your workspace.
Nano Coating: Application of friction-reducing coatings to prevent labelling issues and reduce equipment jams.

These are not general janitorial tasks—they’re technical cleaning services tailored to the unique needs of busy, high-throughput environments.

2. Exterior & Building Cleaning

We offer specialist exterior building cleaning services for external building facades, cladding, and heritage structures. Our trained team use both high-pressure and DOFF low-pressure steam systems to safely clean:

Stone, brick, and metal surfaces
Graffiti, algae, moss, and traffic pollutants
Retail units, business headquarters, and public buildings

As specialist exterior & building cleaning contractors, we know how to deliver outstanding results while preserving surface integrity.

3. Jet Washing & Open Space Cleaning

From oil-stained car parks to chewing gum-covered walkways, open spaces need regular care to remain safe and welcoming. Our jet washing services include:

High-pressure cleaning of car parks, retail parks, public areas, and pavements
Mosmatic flat surface cleaning for deep, consistent results
Out-of-hours scheduling to minimise operational disruption

As one of the Midlands’ most experienced industrial cleaning specialists, we support facilities of all sizes with expert solutions for external environments.

4. High Level Cleaning Services

High level cleaning is a vital part of technical cleaning in industrial environments. Dust and debris at height not only present hygiene risks but can also be a major fire hazard. We offer:

Internal high-level vacuum cleaning for z-beams, racking, pipework, and ducting
External high-level facade cleaning and cladding restoration
Operatives trained in IPAF and working-at-height procedures
Cleaning up to 13m using carbon-fibre SpaceVac systems

Our high level cleaning services are delivered by industrial cleaning specialists who understand the importance of safety, compliance, and precision.

5. Chewing Gum Removal

Our nationwide chewing gum removal service is fast, efficient, and non-damaging. Using low-pressure steam and chemical-free methods, we remove stubborn gum deposits from:

Retail parks and high streets
School grounds and public transport hubs
Private walkways and business premises

6. Grounds Maintenance Services

Your outdoor space reflects your brand. We help you keep it clean, tidy, and hazard-free with:

Regular lawn care, hedge cutting, and leaf clearing
Weed control for pathways, flowerbeds, and car parks
Litter collection and seasonal services (including snow and ice clearance)

We are more than just an industrial cleaning company—we manage your exterior as carefully as your interior.

7. Commercial Window Cleaning

Clean windows create a professional, high-quality appearance and support light, pleasant interior environments.

Reach up to 65 feet with hot water-fed poles
75°C pure water cleaning for a streak-free finish
Safe, efficient delivery from trained operatives

This service is ideal for commercial properties, office blocks, schools, and retail outlets.

Why Choose Exterius as Your Industrial Cleaning Contractor?

With over 20 years of experience, we are trusted across the UK for reliable, efficient, and expert-level cleaning services. What sets us apart from other specialist cleaning companies is our technical knowledge, qualified staff, and ability to tailor every service to your site.

We offer:

Industry-leading equipment and technology
Fully accredited operatives (IPAF, UKATA, SafeContractor)
Bespoke cleaning schedules and PPM strategies
Services designed to improve compliance, reduce downtime, and protect your investment

Plan Proactively, Perform Better

Don’t let cleaning become an afterthought this financial year. With the right industrial cleaning services in place from Q1, your business can operate more safely, efficiently, and confidently in 2025. Book Your Free Site Survey

If you’re looking to partner with experienced industrial cleaning contractors who understand your sector, get in touch with Exterius today. We’ll help you assess your site, identify opportunities, and build a cleaning plan that works—without disruption.