At its core, a cleaner’s main job is to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in a space — whether that's an office, a school, a hospital, or a factory floor. That means:
But it’s not just wiping things down — it’s about creating environments where people can thrive. Imagine walking into a spotless office before a big meeting. Or a freshly sanitised hospital room. Those first impressions and functional outcomes? Largely thanks to the cleaner’s efforts.
Not even close. The cleaning game changes dramatically depending on where it’s played.
Commercial settings (like offices and retail spaces) focus on aesthetics and hygiene. Think sparkling windows, empty bins, tidy desks.
Healthcare and aged care facilities demand surgical-grade sanitisation. It’s about infection control, not just cleanliness.
Industrial environments add another layer. Cleaners here might face grease, metal shavings, chemicals, or large machinery. In these settings, it’s about precision, safety, and specialised equipment.
Now we’re in serious territory. Industrial cleaning is a beast of its own — far more demanding than domestic or commercial jobs.
Here, cleaners often deal with:
Anyone who's ever walked into a food manufacturing plant, printing facility, or mechanics’ workshop knows — it’s not just dirt, it’s embedded residue that could affect machinery or product safety.
Industrial cleaners need training, protective gear, and sometimes even certifications to handle the job. It's physical, it’s precise, and — when done right — it's invisible. And yet, without it, production lines stall and compliance is breached.