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Service MatterS

Redefining housekeeping services
The role of AI, ESG & sustainability

In the era marked by technological it encompasses creating safe,
organised and functional spaces.
advancements and growing It involves efficient clutter

environmental concerns, the field of management, regular maintenance
and proper sanitation practices.
housekeeping services has not remained The integration of AI can amplify

untouched. The convergence of artificial the principles of good housekeeping.
For instance, AI can monitor the
intelligence (AI), the principles of good condition of various elements in a
housekeeping and the adoption of green building, such as HVAC systems and
plumbing, and predict maintenance
chemicals for sustainability is shaping needs before issues escalate. This
proactive approach not only ensures
the future of how we manage and a pleasant environment but also

maintain our living and working spaces. extends the lifespan of building
components, reducing the need for
As ESG and AI have taken over our replacements and repairs.
lives in all aspects, Haraprasad Panda, Additionally, AI-driven sensors

President, Kapston Services Limited can aid in monitoring indoor air
quality and alerting housekeeping
writes on the role of FM and CRE heads staff when specific areas require
attention. This is particularly
in adopting AI, and usage of sustainable crucial for spaces like hospitals,
products in housekeeping, which will hotels and commercial buildings,
where maintaining a healthy indoor
help clients in achieving their ESG goals. environment is paramount.

The eco-friendly path
AI redefining efficiency are making their presence felt in The increasing awareness of
the housekeeping sector. These
Artificial Intelligence has brought robots can perform routine cleaning environmental sustainability has led
about a paradigm shift in various tasks, such as vacuuming, mopping to a shift towards green chemicals
industries, and housekeeping is no and even window cleaning, with in housekeeping practices.
exception. The integration of AI in a high degree of precision. They Traditional cleaning agents often
housekeeping services has led to can navigate through intricate contain harsh chemicals that can
have adverse effects on both human
enhanced efficiency, accuracy and spaces using sensors and cameras, health and the environment. Green
personalised experiences for both ensuring thorough cleaning chemicals, on the other hand, are
customers and service providers. without damaging furniture or biodegradable and derived from
One of the primary advantages of fixtures. These advancements not renewable sources, reducing their
incorporating AI into housekeeping only increase efficiency but also carbon footprint. These chemicals
is the optimisation of cleaning minimise the exposure of human are just as effective in cleaning,
schedules. Smart algorithms workers to potentially harmful disinfecting, and deodorizing
can analyse occupancy patterns cleaning agents. spaces without posing a risk to
and foot traffic in buildings to inhabitants or polluting ecosystems.
determine the most suitable Beyond aesthetics The integration of AI can further
times for cleaning, reducing Good housekeeping goes support sustainability efforts in
disruptions and saving resources. beyond simply maintaining an housekeeping. AI algorithms can
Moreover, AI-powered robotics aesthetically pleasing environment; assist in optimizing the usage of

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