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Another notable advancement up of corn starch which is
is the use of eco-friendly environment- friendly,” Utsav
cleaning products and techniques. Gupta adds.
With growing awareness of
environmental impact, businesses Emerging Trends
are shifting towards biodegradable Several trends
and non-toxic cleaning agents. are reshaping the
These products not only safeguard housekeeping sector,
the environment but also promote reflecting evolving
healthier indoor air quality, crucial consumer preferences and
for facilities like hospitals and regulatory requirements.
hotels. One prominent trend is the
“The Fortune hotels are rise of green cleaning practices.
promoting eco-friendly practices Clients increasingly demand
in day-to-day operations. The sustainable solutions, prompting
AATMAN initiative targets to cleaning companies to adopt eco-
reduce and cut down the usage friendly products and procedures.
of single-use plastics. The guest Certification programs like ROBOTICS
room amenities like toothbrush LEED (Leadership in Energy TECHNOLOGY
and combs come in covers made and Environmental Design) HAS BEEN THE
encourage adherence to green BIGGEST DISRUPTOR
standards, boosting credibility SO FAR IN THE
and marketability. HOUSEKEEPING
There is a noticeable shift SEGMENT.”
towards customised cleaning
solutions tailored to specific Imran Khan
industries. For instance,
healthcare facilities require
rigorous disinfection protocols to
prevent infections, while hotels
prioritize cleanliness for guest use of appropriate machines could
satisfaction. Cleaning companies reduce the overall manpower
are diversifying their service requirements and or optimise
offerings and training programs the same to have cost-effective
to meet these specialized needs methods of cleaning. Battery-
effectively. powered ride on sweepers, dust
Furthermore, the concept of and garbage collectors especially
‘smart buildings’ is gaining in larger uniform areas in hotels,
momentum. Integrated systems malls and healthcare units are
that control lighting, HVAC, and going to be commonplace. For
security are now incorporating large open areas of factories, fuel
cleaning management. driven, or battery-operated larger
Automated alerts for cleaning machines can cater to open non-
requirements based on foot traffic standard or non-uniform areas for
or usage patterns help optimize cleaning which can also reduce
resources and enhance service the considerable demand for
responsiveness. manpower requirement. Trained
Imran opines that operators can be provided for
“mechanization of housekeeping the same through upskilling the
is a fast-moving trend wherein existing manpower.”

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