Business Spotlight - Cleaners

Business Type Spotlight – Cleaners

For cleaning businesses, electrical equipment is the backbone of daily operations – from hoovers to carpet cleaners and floor polishers. But did you know that these items are also some of the highest risk when it comes to electrical safety? ⚡

👉 Why PAT Testing is Crucial for Cleaners

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) helps identify hidden faults before they become dangerous. In the cleaning industry, where equipment is constantly on the move, plugged in and unplugged multiple times a day, wear and tear happens fast.

A common issue we see? Damaged electrical flexes.

Hoover leads being stretched around corners.

Carpet cleaner cables worn from being wound and unwound daily.

Flexes crushed in doors or frayed from constant use.

Left unchecked, these faults can lead to shocks, fires, or costly downtime for your business.

👉 Case Studies

✅ A local cleaning company recently had a PAT test on their vacuums. Two had exposed wiring on the flex that the team hadn’t noticed. Immediate repairs prevented potential injury and kept the machines safe to use.

✅ Another case involved a carpet cleaner that repeatedly tripped fuses – testing revealed internal wiring damage that could have caused a fire if left in service.

👉 Why Cleaners Need More Frequent Testing

Unlike an office kettle or printer, cleaning equipment gets heavy daily use in tough environments. That’s why cleaning businesses should test their equipment more regularly than most industries – not just annually, but in line with usage levels and risk.

✅ Protect your team

✅ Protect your clients’ properties

✅ Protect your business reputation

PAT testing isn’t just a tick-box exercise – it’s a vital safety step to keep your cleaning business running smoothly and safely. 🧹✨