At the end of the year, factories, warehouses, commercial centers, and urban environments all enter their peak cleaning period. Workload increases by 120–200%, requiring scrubber dryers, vacuum cleaners, and sweepers to operate continuously under heavy-duty conditions. This is also the time when most businesses prepare for audits, operational reviews, and new-year budgeting.
For that reason, year-end major maintenance becomes essential to ensure equipment operates reliably, safely, and at maximum performance.
Below are the key reasons why major maintenance is necessary:
1. Heavy year-end usage increases the risk of sudden breakdowns
From November to December, cleaning frequency rises sharply:
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Factories run overtime → more dust, grease, and debris
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Warehouses → higher goods turnover, dirtier floors
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Commercial centers → visitor traffic doubles
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Urban areas → increased demand for pre-Tet cleaning
Without major maintenance, common issues include:
Scrubber dryers: worn brushes/pads, overload on brush motor, weak vacuum motor
Sweepers: reduced suction, clogged filters, torn side brushes, blower-bearing damage
Batteries: shorter runtime, voltage drop, degradation
Water systems: clogged hoses, leaks, faulty sensors
Breakdowns during the busiest season can halt the entire cleaning operation.
2. Components require inspection based on operating hours
Industrial cleaning equipment follows strict maintenance cycles, especially for:
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Vacuum and brush motors (400–800 operating hours)
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Sweeper dust filters (must be cleaned or replaced when >70% clogged)
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Brushes and pads (wear out after 3–6 months)
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Wheels, bearings, belts (degrade over time)
Year-end is typically when components reach their wear limits. Without inspection, this can lead to:
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Increased energy consumption
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Reduced cleaning performance
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Domino-effect component failures
3. Year-end deep cleaning demands maximum machine efficiency
Tasks during this period are heavier than usual:
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Removing accumulated grease and oil
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Collecting large volumes of fine dust
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Sweeping outdoor warehouse areas
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Cleaning zones that are rarely serviced during the year
Machines must perform at 100% capacity, especially:
Sweepers: strong suction, clean filters, properly extended brushes
Scrubber dryers: full battery health, strong motors, fully functioning water systems
Major maintenance ensures equipment meets performance standards before the year-end cleaning “deadline.”
4. Preventing costly repairs at the beginning of the new year
Skipping major maintenance often results in:
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Motor failures → replacement cost 8–20 million VND
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Battery failures → 12–40 million VND per set
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Sweeper filter damage → 10–30 million VND
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Overworn brushes → scratching floors, requiring expensive restoration
Regular maintenance is always more cost-effective than major repair work.
5. Easier to prepare the operational budget for 2025
After major maintenance, businesses clearly understand:
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Which parts need replacement
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Which components are near end-of-life
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Expected maintenance costs for next year
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Whether equipment upgrades are necessary
This enables accurate, transparent budgeting and avoids unexpected expenses.
Conclusion
As factories ramp up to 120% capacity at year-end, dust, debris, and grease accumulate at levels far higher than normal operations. Without proper maintenance and cleaning systems, businesses face risks such as reduced safety, lower equipment productivity, product quality issues, and audit failures.
The key is not simply “cleaning more”, but cleaning correctly—with the right equipment, right procedures, right frequency, and right technical standards. When the cleaning system is properly managed, year-end operations become smoother, safer, and more efficient. This foundation allows businesses to maintain consistent productivity, control costs, and uphold product quality throughout the critical final months of the year.