At DOC Cleaning we aim to always update and innovate to meet the tailored needs of each client, one positive way we have achieved this aim is through our colaborative robotics (cobotics) model.
The future of commercial cleaning doesn’t just mean adopting the latest technology, but evaluating where it is best suited and how it can provide the best experience depending on the environment. This case study will discuss some of these environments, and how we have adapted to meet higher standards, improve productivity, and a greater overall experience.
Cobotics case studies
Liberty
Liberty, a department store, presents a high-pressure cleaning environment with extensive square footage and constant public footfall. Traditionally, achieving high-productivity floor care at this scale is labor-intensive, our team would prioritise repetetive, large area tasks over detailed, customer facing work. The challenge was to increase measureable operational efficiency without compromising the quality of the service delivery enhancing the guest experience.
At Liberty we were able to scale output with the Phantas Unit To meet the high-volume requirements of the department store, we identified the Phantas cobotic machine as it best fit the clients needs, achieving increased productivity and efficiency. The Phantas is designed for large-scale floor coverage, handling the most repetitive, time-intensive vacuuming tasks with high-speed consistency.
By allowing the Phantas Unit to do this heavy duty work, our cleaning professionals have been able to focus on high-value areas, such as sanitization, glass cleaning, and shop floor presentation. This cobotic collaboration means technology drives productivity whilst personal attention to detail provides the quality finish.
Key benefits:
- Avg. Productivity Rate: 314.19 sqm/hr
- Time Efficiency Gain: 20.38%
- Time savings ≈3 hours/week
Head Office
Our Head Office presents a dynamic, occupied workspace that requires a tailored approach. With open-plan desks, meeting rooms, and breakout areas, the office is active throughout the day. Standard cleaning schedules often leave a “service gap” where highly used areas become unclean between scheduled deep cleans.
Maintaining high visual standards in a professional environment without distrupting workflows, ensuring the office stays presentable throughout the day without the need for intrusive, full-floor re-cleaning.
In our active, Head Office, our solution focused on unobtrusive, continuous support. We deployed the ZACO robotic vacuum to operate discreetly maintaining high standards in a cost effective manor during operational hours.
Rather than scheduling disruptive, full-floor re cleans, the ZACO continuously cleans so they are required less frequently. This ensures that meeting rooms, breakout areas, and workspaces are always ready and presentable throughout the business day. The result is a seamless service model that maintains impeccable standards without impacting the productivity of the office staff.
Key benefits:
- Maintain unobtrusive high standards during operating hours
- Continuous visual standard
- Reduced requirement for full re-cleans, allowing focused high impact cleaning
Conclusion
The use of cobotics in our operations shows purpose driven innovation is a driver of both efficiency and quality. By using the Phantas unit for high-volume productivity and the ZACO for unobtrusive maintenance, we can see that cobotics provides measurable value. As DOC Cleaning continues to grow, cobotics will work alongside us to keep innovating and adapting to industry needs.
Integrating the right tools for every environment, so that our clients benefit from the perfect balance of operational efficiency, consistent service standards, and the human touch that defines our reputation.
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DOC Cleaning is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience delivering professional cleaning services, with a portfolio spanning cultural landmarks, corporate headquarters and commercial spaces across the UK.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to building trusted partnerships, investing in our people and innovating for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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