How to organize cleaning of warehouses and production areas without interrupting processes
Modern warehouses and production facilities operate 24/7. Stopping processes even for an hour means losing profit, disrupting logistics, and reducing productivity. However, cleanliness cannot be neglected: the accumulation of dirt, dust, and debris is a direct threat to personnel safety, stable equipment operation, and product safety.
Thanks to modern technologies, including Waybot's robotic cleaning systems, it is now possible to organize cleaning without stopping production processes. Components such as robot technical support, cleaning robot maintenance, Waybot service, and on-site support play an important role in this.
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Why contamination must be prevented in manufacturing
Cleanliness in a warehouse or production facility is not a matter of aesthetics, but an element of industrial safety. Contamination can:
cause staff to slip and fall;
impair the performance of forklifts, robots, and conveyor belts;
clog ventilation and drainage systems;
cause product damage, especially in the food or pharmaceutical industries.
However, many facilities cannot afford even short “cleaning breaks.” This creates a need for cleaning to take place simultaneously with work processes.
Waybot robots: cleaning on the move
Waybot cleaning robots are designed to work in busy environments where employees, equipment, and vehicles are constantly moving. Their key advantages include:
autonomous navigation with lidar and 3D cameras;
obstacle avoidance algorithms;
operation in all lighting conditions;
the ability to set individual routes;
intelligent zoning of space according to the level of contamination.
Thanks to cloud management and service support, these machines are able to perform cleaning exactly on schedule without interfering with main operations.
How to organize uninterrupted cleaning: key stages
1. Facility audit and preparation
Before introducing the robot, an inspection of the warehouse or workshop is carried out. Waybot specialists assess:
the width of aisles;
equipment routes;
the area of maximum passability;
the location of equipment and furniture;
the facility's loading schedule.
At this stage, it is determined where cleaning can be carried out during peak hours and which areas are better to clean at night or during breaks.
2. Zoning of premises
Areas are divided according to:
intensity of contamination (intensive, medium, low);
traffic level;
time when the area is available for cleaning.
The robot is trained to respond to zoning: for example, to clean near machines after a shift and warehouse aisles every night.
3. Setting up cleaning scenarios
Intelligent programming allows you to set:
spot cleaning of specific areas depending on the degree of contamination;
interval passes — every 2–3 hours;
cleaning on signal from contamination sensors (if connected);
combined schedules: daily + weekly deep cleaning.
This allows you to maintain perfect cleanliness without disturbing people and equipment.
4. Equipment selection
The robot model is selected depending on the type of floor, contamination, and traffic:
a compact robot for narrow corridors between racks;
a powerful floor cleaning robot for concrete floors in workshops;
a device with dry/wet cleaning for combined coverings.
Waybot offers various configurations, including models with turbo brushes, liquid collection function, HEPA filtration, and different movement modes.
What cleaning robots do in warehouses or manufacturing facilities
Typical tasks performed by Waybot robots:
Cleaning between shelves, where dust accumulates in hard-to-reach places;
Cleaning access roads and loading areas, where dirt accumulates particularly quickly;
Maintaining sanitary conditions in production facilities with high requirements (food, pharmaceutical production);
Cleaning dust and debris near operating equipment;
Cleaning common areas: changing rooms, corridors, sanitary facilities.
And all this without stopping conveyors, transport systems, and warehouse logistics.
Robot technical support: the key to uninterrupted operation
The reliability of a robot depends not only on its initial configuration, but also on operational support. That is why Waybot's robot technical support includes:
24/7 remote monitoring of the device's status;
online diagnostics and notifications about the need to replace consumables;
assistance in emergency situations (stuck, cannot see the route, sensor failure);
software and route updates.
Connection to the Waybot Control cloud management system allows you to track the status of the robot in real time from a tablet or PC.
Cleaning robot maintenance: prevention is better than repair
No equipment lasts forever without maintenance. Regular maintenance of cleaning robots helps avoid downtime and extends the machine's service life. Maintenance includes:
cleaning and replacing brushes, filters, and tanks;
checking the condition of cameras and lidars;
updating software and downloading new floor plans;
maintaining the chassis and batteries.
Waybot offers scheduled maintenance under contract, which saves the customer from worries and guarantees high efficiency every day.
Waybot service and on-site support
When cleaning must be uninterrupted, on-site support is especially important. Waybot's service department provides several levels of support:
Basic level: remote support;
responses to requests within 24 hours;
automatic updates.
Advanced level: regular visits by engineers for preventive maintenance;
personalized on-site support;
prompt troubleshooting.
Maximum level (premium service): 24/7 on-site support;
on-call engineer with access to spare parts warehouse;
configuration of new routes and zones at the customer's request;
technical monitoring of all robot operating parameters.
With this approach, customers can be sure that the robot is always up and running and ready to work — regardless of shifts, schedules, and unforeseen situations.
Real-life scenarios for uninterrupted cleaning
✔ The warehouse operates around the clock
Solution: The Waybot robot cleans automatically at night and follows zoned routes during the day. Sensors prevent collisions with personnel and equipment.
✔ Narrow aisles and dense shelving
Solution: use of a compact Waybot model with precise navigation. Aisles are scanned and memorized in the map, and routes are adapted to real conditions.
✔ Increased hygiene requirements
Solution: a robot with wet cleaning, a filtration system, and antibacterial water treatment is used. Scenarios include regular washing of areas with increased contamination.
Conclusion: non-stop cleaning is a reality
Non-stop cleanliness is not a compromise, but a technological norm. Using Waybot's intelligent solutions allows you to integrate cleaning into your daily production cycle without disruptions or the risk of downtime.
Thanks to robots with adaptive navigation, cloud management, technical support, and maintenance, you get:
Stable cleanliness 24/7
Reduced cleaning costs
Increased safety
no downtime or interference with logistics;
reliable on-site support and remote technical support for the robot;
well-thought-out maintenance of cleaning robots with prevention rather than “resuscitation.”
Switch to a new cleaning model with Waybot's service, and your warehouse will be clean and your processes will be uninterrupted.
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