Sensors measure
Usage, occupancy, fill levels and presence are measured.
Hardware · Sensors & IoT
Sensors & IoT for cleaning — cleaning based on data
Stop cleaning on a fixed schedule. With sensors and IoT from FacilityApps, you can clean based on actual usage: on-demand cleaning, indoor positioning, people counters, and smart washrooms and entrances. All the data is consolidated in real time on a single platform — evidence-based cleaning.
- Cleaning on request
- Real-time dashboards
- Fewer unnecessary laps
- Data on a single platform
Management
On dates
cleaning based on actual use rather than a fixed schedule
Solutions
5 sensors
on request, positioning, people counter, washroom and entrance
Platform
500+
Cleaning companies in over 20 countries are already using FacilityApps
The problem
Why cleaning on a fixed schedule costs money
A room that is hardly ever used is still cleaned. A heavily used washroom, on the other hand, is left untidy for too long. Without an understanding of actual usage, you end up deploying staff and resources in the wrong places.
- Unnecessary trips through empty spaces
- Busy areas remain uncleared for too long
- You only realise too late that the dispensers are empty and the bins are full
- Paper-based checks do not reflect actual usage
- No data to support the level of deployment and quality
- Labour market shortages call for a more strategic approach
Too much work in the wrong place, and too little where it counts.
How does it work?
From sensor to cleaning task in four steps
Sensors measure, the platform decides, your team takes action — and you make adjustments based on the data.
Data to the cloud
All measurements are collated in real time in a single central database.
Task for your team
When it encounters a threshold, the platform automatically initiates a cleaning task.
Adjust based on the data
Analyse trends and plan your cleaning more and more intelligently.
Key benefits
Smarter deployment, demonstrably clean
Cleaning on request
Deploy staff where they are needed, not where they just happened to be scheduled.
Lower costs
Fewer unnecessary trips and a more efficient use of materials.
Improved hygiene
Busy areas and washrooms are kept up to standard, with fewer complaints.
Backed up by data
Use figures to show clients that the quality is up to standard.
Staying in control when supplies are tight
Make the most of limited capacity by planning more effectively.
All-in-one platform
Sensor data, planning, working hours and quality control all work together.
Solutions · Sensors & IoT
Five sensor solutions for smarter cleaning
Each sensor solves a specific problem and feeds data into the same dashboard. Together, they form the basis for on-demand cleaning — exactly where and when it’s needed.
Cleaning on request
Sensors determine when cleaning is required based on usage. Alerts are triggered when the bin is full or during periods of heavy use. No more unnecessary rounds.
Indoor positioning
Insight into occupancy and movement within the building. Knowing where and when cleaning has taken place. Tailoring cleaning operations to where they are needed.
People counter
Measure the occupancy of a room to schedule cleaning. Clean after a peak in usage. Trends by day, room and period.
Smart laundry room
Sensors monitor visitor numbers, dispensers and waste levels. Refilling and emptying at just the right time. Improved hygiene, fewer complaints.
Smart entrance solution
Monitor usage and soiling at the entrance, where dirt comes in. Clean the entrance whenever there are actual visitors. A well-maintained first impression.
Everything in one dashboard
Each sensor feeds into the same FacilityApps dashboard. A notification immediately triggers a cleaning task — evidence-based cleaning in practice.
For whom
Ideal for buildings with high visitor numbers
Cleaning companiesFacilities management service providersShopping centres & retailHealthcare & hospitalsOffices & airportsEducation & hospitality
Results
Why cleaning companies choose FacilityApps
Using resources more effectively
Cleaning based on actual usage rather than by the hour.
Lower costs
Fewer unnecessary trips and more efficient use of resources.
Improved hygiene
Busy areas and washrooms are kept clean.
Further evidence
Use data to demonstrate your quality and commitment to your client.
Why FacilityApps
Sensors that integrate with your entire operation
Where standalone sensors stop at taking a measurement, FacilityApps goes further. The sensor data is consolidated within the same platform as your planning, time tracking, work orders and quality control. A sensor alert is thus immediately converted into a task or an adjustment to the schedule — without the need for separate systems.
- Sensors & IoT
- Planning
- Time recording
- Work orders
- Quality control
- Asset management (QR/NFC)
- Dashboards & reports
Sensor
Data
Report
Cleaning task
Insight
Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know
What is on-demand cleaning?
With on-demand cleaning, sensors determine when cleaning is required, based on actual usage rather than a fixed schedule. Think of a full bin or a heavily used room: the alert is triggered the moment action is needed.
How does indoor positioning help with cleaning?
Indoor positioning provides insight into the presence and movement of people within a building. This allows you to know where and when cleaning has taken place, and to tailor your resources to where the work is actually needed.
How does a people counter work in the cleaning industry?
A people counter measures how many people are using a space. Based on occupancy levels, you can schedule cleaning for when it’s needed – for example, after a peak in usage – rather than at fixed times.
What is a smart laundry room?
In a smart washroom, sensors measure, amongst other things, the number of visitors, the fill levels of dispensers (soap, paper) and how full the bins are. This data is received in real time, allowing you to plan cleaning and restocking based on actual usage.
What does the smart entrance solution involve?
The smart entrance system measures footfall and dirt levels at the entrance, where there is the most foot traffic and the most dirt comes in. This allows you to tailor cleaning at the entrance to actual visitor numbers and ensure a good first impression.
What is evidence-based cleaning?
Evidence-based cleaning means cleaning based on data from sensors rather than on gut feeling or a fixed schedule. You deploy staff and resources where and when they are needed, and demonstrate quality through measurable data.
Do the sensors connect to the FacilityApps platform?
Yes. The sensors send their data to a central cloud and are consolidated within the FacilityApps-platform, alongside scheduling, time recording, work orders and quality control. This means that a sensor alert is immediately converted into a task or an adjustment to the schedule.