siivouksenMaintenance

SiivouksenMaintenance is a term used in Finnish-speaking facilities management to describe an integrated approach to cleaning activities and related maintenance tasks within a building or site. The concept emphasizes that cleaning should be planned, performed, and evaluated as a systematic process linked to overall facility performance, safety, and sustainability. The term combines Finnish siivouksen, meaning cleaning, with maintenance, reflecting the aim to maintain hygiene levels as part of asset care.

Scope typically includes routine cleaning, sanitization, waste management, floor care, surface disinfection, equipment cleaning, and the maintenance of cleaning machinery. It also covers hygiene-related topics such as allergen control, pest management, chemical handling, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The approach seeks to align cleaning activities with broader facility management goals, such as occupant safety and comfort.

Key processes involve creating cleaning schedules, establishing standard operating procedures, training staff, managing cleaning chemicals, and maintaining equipment. Regular audits, feedback loops, and documentation support continuous improvement. Digital tools, checklists, and sometimes sensors may be used to track cleanliness levels, equipment condition, and consumables usage. Metrics commonly include cleanliness scores, incident rates, downtime reductions, and cost per square meter.

Benefits of siivouksenMaintenance include improved cleanliness and consistency, better cost control, extended asset life, and easier regulatory compliance. Challenges can include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring data quality, and keeping standards up to date with changes in regulations and practices. The concept is commonly applied in offices, healthcare facilities, schools, and industrial sites, and is often implemented alongside general facilities management and workplace hygiene policies. There is no single universal standard, with implementations varying by organization.