Erasmus+ Project
Erasmus+ Project “CleanMind Initiative”
The international project “CleanMind Initiative” will take place from 2025 to 2027. The project involves three countries – Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. Its aim is to develop and test outcome-based cleaning practices that are grounded in actual needs, research, and environmentally sustainable principles.
As part of the project, various learning materials will be created to provide guidance for cleaning operatives, trainers, and service purchasers. The learning materials focus on implementing effective cleaning methods, using resources efficiently, and applying ESG principles in everyday work.
As part of the project, various learning materials will be created to provide guidance for cleaning operatives, trainers, and service purchasers. The learning materials focus on implementing effective cleaning methods, using resources efficiently, and applying ESG principles in everyday work.
Description of Results-Based Cleaning
The goal is to develop and test results-based cleaning, which is guided by actual needs and measurable results, because currently public spaces are often cleaned too frequently and inefficiently. During the project, we aim to explore how people perceive cleanliness and the need for cleaning. We also want to determine how research findings and ESG principles can help shape more effective cleaning methods. The objective is to change people’s mindset about cleaning—finding ways to create cleanliness while using as few resources as possible.
How We Plan to Achieve Results
Impact of Results-Based Cleaning on Different Resources
The next goal is to investigate how results-based cleaning affects working hours, the use of cleaning supplies and chemicals, and the level of cleanliness. We aim to clearly demonstrate whether research- and need-based cleaning can help reduce resource consumption, improve cleaning quality, and be more environmentally friendly. During this project, we will collect data, conduct comparisons, and carry out real-life experiments in three countries to find a balance between cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and resource use.
How We Plan to Achieve the Results?
Changing people’s mindset to make results-based cleaning effective
Finally, the goal is to focus on developing a web application and supporting materials that help change the way people think about results-based cleaning. We want to show that science-based, needs-based cleaning is not expensive – it helps save time, resources, and money. This work package will support cleaning professionals, trainers, and service buyers in adopting new working methods and applying them in their daily cleaning practices.
How do we plan to achieve this goal?
Summary of the ESG Report
The ESG report provides an overview of how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are applied within the Clean Mind project and their impact on the cleaning sector. It explains how environmental impact can be reduced through measures such as responsible chemical use, eco-labels, and resource efficiency. It also highlights social aspects, including working conditions, health and safety, training, and employee well-being, as well as how strong governance and transparency are integrated into project processes.
ESG raport (PDF)
The report also includes practical examples and key performance indicators (KPIs) to help assess sustainability and support organisations in making informed, data-driven decisions.
Effective Cleaning Report Summary
The Effective Cleaning Report analyses the efficiency of cleaning services by focusing on cleaning results, working methods, resource use, and work organisation. It helps evaluate how well the desired level of cleanliness is achieved, how efficiently time, energy, and cleaning chemicals are used, and how different cleaning methods affect the final outcome. The report also supports data-driven decision-making and helps improve service quality and sustainability.
Effective Cleaning Report (PDF)
Results-Based Cleaning Report Summary
The report provides an overview of results-based cleaning, where the focus is on achieving the required cleanliness and hygiene outcomes rather than measuring the amount of work performed. It also explains the main assessment methods, such as visual inspections and ATP testing, and their role in evaluating cleaning quality.
In addition, the report compares activity-based and results-based cleaning, showing how the results-based approach improves quality, efficiency, and transparency while supporting sustainability and ESG principles.
In addition, the report compares activity-based and results-based cleaning, showing how the results-based approach improves quality, efficiency, and transparency while supporting sustainability and ESG principles.
Results-Based Cleaning Report (PDF)
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