A practical guide for business owners to understand the key differences between commercial and industrial cleaning services and when to choose each.
What is included in industrial cleaning?
Industrial cleaning covers environments far beyond the scope of everyday commercial spaces. Offices, retail stores and schools typically require regular vacuuming, dusting, sanitisation and waste removal.
Industrial facilities, on the other hand, demand heavier, more technical cleaning solutions because of their unique risks and processes. These services often include:
- Deep degreasing and removal of oils, grease and production residues
- Cleaning confined spaces and high-level areas safely
- Handling and disposal of hazardous materials
- Large-scale scrubbing of factory floors and production lines
At SCS Group, we design each industrial cleaning program around the site’s specific risks and operational requirements.
With triple ISO certifications in Quality, Environment and Safety, and a workforce trained for high-risk tasks, we ensure cleaning is safe, efficient and fully compliant.
When should you choose industrial cleaning instead of commercial cleaning?
Commercial cleaning works well for offices, shops and hospitality venues – spaces where presentation and day-to-day hygiene are the priority.
However, once you have heavy machinery, strict hygiene compliance or complex production processes, industrial cleaning becomes essential. Examples include:
- Food processing facilities where hygiene must meet industry regulations
- Warehouses and logistics hubs that experience high dust and debris levels
- Chemical storage or manufacturing plants where hazardous materials are present
SCS Group uses a consultative quoting process to determine the best cleaning solution for your specific site, ensuring compliance and minimising operational downtime.
Do industrial cleaners need special qualifications?
Yes. Industrial cleaning is not simply “bigger cleaning”, it requires specialised skills and certifications. Cleaners often need:
- Training for working at heights and confined spaces
- Hazardous materials handling certification
- Experience using advanced industrial cleaning machinery
SCS Group invests heavily in workforce development so our teams are qualified to work in high-risk environments, giving you confidence in both safety and compliance.
Why choose SCS Group?
SCS Group delivers industrial cleaning solutions with national coverage, supporting both single-site and multi-site operations across Australia.
Our ISO-certified systems ensure every service meets strict quality, safety and environmental standards, providing peace of mind for high-risk or regulated industries.
With a highly trained workforce and a fully customised approach to each site, we deliver efficient, compliant and reliable cleaning tailored to your specific operational needs.
Looking for reliable industrial cleaning?
Contact SCS Group for a tailored quote backed by experience, certifications and national capability.
