Remote Monitoring and Dynamic Cleaning

You might of heard the Internet of Things (IoT) but if you're not sure how it works or what the tangible benefits are, then this guide is for you.

The Internet of Things and Dynamic Cleaning

How to implement smart cleaning using IoT sensors and smart works management...

Introduction

You might of heard the Internet of Things (IoT) but if you're not sure how it works...

You might of heard the Internet of Things (IoT) but if you're not sure how it works or what the benefits are, then this guide is for you.

The soft FM space is more competitive than ever, as customers seek higher standards of cleaning and service for fewer resources. Technology can achieve this and give you the data to show off to old customers and new prospects.

This guide aims to demystify IoT, show it in action and how, when combined with smart works management software, it can enable you to work to dynamic schedules that prioritise the most important jobs on your list, without forgetting everything else.

WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER

So, what is IoT?

The Internet of Things is a network of sensors and smart devices that can communicate...

A SMART NETWORK

The Internet of Things is a network of sensors and smart devices that can communicate with a database or analytics platform using either the internet or a phone network.

It physically links sites, buildings and assets to a digital network through embedded sensors which measure and collect data, creating a 'digital twin' of every site.

These sensors measure simple conditions that can be used to infer, for example, room usage (such as bathrooms or meeting rooms), air quality, the condition of assets and even water safety.

Sensors can interpret the footfall or visits to a room, and you can receive this information in real-time.

Ideally, a snazzy BI dashboard that lets you see everything at the press of a button for an overview, and a field application for works management can be used to send jobs out to cleaners.

In the short term, this enables Dynamic Cleaning, where your output can be led by accurate data that lets you respond to changing demand in real time.

In the long-term this added visibility and understanding of your operations will empower you to deliver more for your clients.

It can also make cleaning audits, simple and continuously updated with minimal manual intervention.

WHAT IS A DIGITAL TWIN?

This means that you have established a structured database that's representative of your world, to file all your data, including from sensors.

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How does it work?

Simply put, you have two ways to communicate with your back-office system...

LIVE DATA, DYNAMIC SCHEDULES

With Dynamic Cleaning, you have two ways to communicate with your back-office system: a works management field application (like mpro5), and door sensors that can detect movement.

The sensor interprets 'door opens' as a visit into an area such as a meeting room or a bathroom. After a certain threshold is reached, a notification is sent to a team letting them know that the room needs a spot-clean.

Cleaners can tag a QR code attached to a room to let your system know they are on the job and the alert is being dealt with. They can then use their device to upload details of the clean carried out, closing the feedback loop.

Cleaning reactively doesn't just stop at live alerting, the secret ingredient is combining IoT data with data capture and your cleaning audit.

This means you can review your practices on a daily basis: what was your last audit score for the site?

By combining your sensor data, manually captured information and your audit results, you will get a complete picture of your operations.

You will be able to drill down into this data for granular detail on every clean.

This lets you evaluate your approach and modify routines to take into account high-traffic areas, low scoring rooms that need extra attention and also react to daily demand.

DYNAMIC WORKING

How your works management system works with IoT

What are the benefits?

IoT and works management combined will transform your operations...

A CUTTING EDGE SERVICE

Be more efficient
You could reduce the amount of cleaners needed on a daily basis by as much as 77%

Provide an exceptional service
You will see an uplift in your audit scores almost immediately - as your empowered to proactively improve.

Show off your hard work
Impress your clients with more detailed reports and data visualisations that demonstrate your commitment.

Grow your customer base
You can also use dashboards to win new business by showing your willingness to embrace cutting edge technology for a razor-sharp service.