Cleaning activities

ISIC v4.0 Code: 812

About cleaning activities

isic code 812 covers a wide range of cleaning activities that are essential for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of various environments. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting other economic sectors by ensuring that workplaces, public spaces, and residential areas are well-maintained and presentable. The cleaning industry is a significant contributor to the overall economy, providing employment opportunities and supporting the operations of businesses across diverse industries.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the cleaning industry involve the application of various cleaning methods and the use of specialized equipment and cleaning agents. These techniques include manual cleaning, such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting, as well as the use of automated cleaning equipment like vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and pressure washers. Cleaning professionals also utilize a range of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and other specialized products to effectively remove dirt, grime, and contaminants from surfaces.

Production inputs

The cleaning industry requires a variety of inputs to carry out its operations. These include cleaning supplies and equipment, such as mops, brooms, rags, detergents, and disinfectants. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including janitors, housekeepers, and specialized cleaning technicians, who possess the knowledge and expertise to perform various cleaning tasks efficiently. The industry also requires access to water, electricity, and other utilities to power its cleaning equipment and facilitate the cleaning process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the cleaning industry is the provision of clean and well-maintained environments. The industry's services are consumed by a wide range of other economic sectors, including 68 Real estate activities, 55 Accommodation, 86 Human health activities, and 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security. The cleaning industry's outputs contribute to the overall cleanliness, hygiene, and aesthetics of these sectors, supporting their operations and enhancing the well-being of their occupants or customers.

Family tree for cleaning activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N'>N: Administrative and support service activities</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N/81'>81: Services to buildings and landscape activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N/812'>812: Cleaning activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N/811'>811: Combined facilities support activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N/813'>813: Landscape care and maintenance service activities</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N/8121'>8121: General cleaning of buildings</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/N/8129'>8129: Other building and industrial cleaning activities</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

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    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level4
class G level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
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