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of data from multiple sources. However with the advent of Kärcher Fleet, commercial cleaning contractors can use GPS and mobile telephony to see at a glance exactly where, how and when their equipment is deployed and what condition it is in, ensuring critical KPIs are adhered to. Companies using the same machine on multiple premises can prove usage and bill accordingly. Multi-site contracts now have the data to make informed decisions and reallocate assets according to utilisation, to buffer resource at peak times for smooth workflows and attractive cost savings.
Fleet is only the beginning; Kärcher has a vision of ‘Connected Cleaning’ where we harness the increasing potential of networking to help with cleaning operations. In modern smart buildings, toilet lights only switch on when the door opens and meeting rooms are only heated when they’re used. If this information can be factored into cleaning planning, it could help determine how often the facilities have been used, helping cleaning contractors plan cleaning and increase efficiency.
Being smart about how you clean – Kärcher can advise on its PDIR model which focusses on pre-emptive preventative and daily cleaning regimes that delay the need for more costly and intrusive interim and restorative cleaning. Employing smart accessories that allow one machine to multitask throughout your facilities can have a big impact on a contract’s running costs. You can be smart in how you access your machines too; many customers have operational peaks, one-off events, or seasonal needs, which can be served flexibly by making use of short-term hire and leasing can be a tax efficient way to secure the machine you need without the capital expenditure. Kärcher is currently offering Clean Now, Pay Later finance lease packages on many of its scrubber driers, sweepers and municipal equipment.
Cost over period needs to be assessed, not only on upfront machine cost verses lifespan, but against all those optional extras, that can at first glance look frivolous. Consider the wage and productivity savings if an operator doesn’t have to stand and fill the tank, (auto fill) or clean it at the end of the shift (auto rinse) and what a year’s worth of detergent overuse could cost (DOSE electronic dosage system).
By being smart about combining innovative mechanical technologies with digital management solutions and flexible procurement options, there’s a whole new level of affordability, accessibility and visibility for those responsible for cleaning workforces.
To find out more about how Kärcher can make a difference to the effectiveness and productivity of your business, or simply to discuss your cleaning challenges, please contact:
cleaning@karcher.co.uk call 01295 752142 or visit
www.karcher.co.uk/professional.
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