Facade cleaning with facadeBRUSH in use at IKEA

Facade cleaning made easy: The facade cleaning device in use at IKEA Karlsruhe

Even if you can't see it on the façade of the 20,000 square meter IKEA in Karlsruhe with its dark blue, the white border at the top edge and the catchy yellow, weather influences and exhaust fumes leave their mark. The new building from 2020 is exposed to the elements, which leads to visible soiling over time.

The challenge of façade cleaning

The company Schneider Fassaden, which was responsible for the outer skin of the building (4,000 square meters of glass façade and 16,000 square meters of metal façade), therefore decided to put the cleaning out to tender. Manual cleaning of such a large area would not only be extremely time-consuming, but also costly and challenging to implement.

This is where the facade cleaning device comes into play: the perfect application for the facadeBRUSH v-line model from hyCLEANER, which was specially developed for large facades.

What is a façade cleaning device?

A façade cleaning machine is a special machine for cleaning the exterior walls of buildings, especially glass and metal façades. These devices replace or support manual cleaning by working more efficiently, safely and cost-effectively.

How does a façade cleaning device work?

• It uses water, brushes and sometimes cleaning agents to remove dirt such as dust, exhaust fumes, algae or bird droppings.
• Some appliances work fully automatically or are operated by remote control.
• They can be attached to façade lifts, cranes or cable systems.
• Some models, such as the hyCLEANER facadeBRUSH v-line, are designed for large areas.

Advantages of a façade cleaning device

✔ Time-saving: Large facades can be cleaned faster than by hand.
✔ Cost-efficient: Reduces labour costs and minimizes the use of expensive cleaning agents.
✔ Safety: Workers do not have to move manually at dangerous heights.
✔ Environmentally friendly: Many devices use little water and no chemicals.

Areas of application for façade cleaning devices

Façade cleaning equipment is used in various areas, including:

• High-rise buildings & office buildings
• Shopping centers & furniture stores (e.g. IKEA)
• Hotels & glass façade buildings
• Industrial operations & warehouses

The future of façade cleaning: Automated solutions

With the further development of cleaning robots and automated solutions, façade cleaning will become even more efficient and sustainable in the future. Companies are increasingly relying on intelligent systems that not only save time and money, but are also environmentally friendly.

Thanks to innovative solutions such as the hyCLEANER facadeBRUSH v-line, buildings can be kept clean and presentable in the long term. Especially for large areas such as the IKEA in Karlsruhe, the use of such modern cleaning technologies is a real benefit.

Would you like to find out more about which façade cleaning device is suitable for your building? Then contact us for an individual consultation!