Specialist Industrial Cleaning Across County Clare
County Clare is home to one of Ireland's most concentrated industrial clusters. Shannon Free Zone — established in 1959 as the world's first free trade zone — hosts over 170 companies across aviation, medical devices, electronics, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Major industrial employers include Ei Electronics (Europe's largest smoke alarm manufacturer), Lufthansa Technik (aircraft MRO with massive hangar facilities), GE Aviation (jet engine components), Element Six (De Beers Group synthetic diamond supermaterials), Zimmer Biomet (orthopaedic medical devices), Molex (electronic connectors), Jaguar Land Rover Software, and Modular Automation (precision automation systems).
Optus Glean provides specialist industrial cleaning for manufacturing, production, and warehouse facilities across County Clare. Our teams are trained in the specific requirements of aviation MRO, medical device cleanrooms, electronics manufacturing, food processing, and general industrial environments. We hold Safe Pass certification, COSHH training, and site-specific safety qualifications required to operate in these demanding settings.
Industrial Facilities We Clean in Clare
Shannon Free Zone — Aviation MRO and Aerospace
Shannon Free Zone is a global centre for aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Lufthansa Technik Shannon operates one of the largest aircraft maintenance hangars in Europe, capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft. GE Aviation manufactures and services jet engine components at its Shannon facility. The International Aviation Services Centre (IASC) hosts additional aviation services companies. Industrial cleaning in aviation MRO environments requires specialist knowledge of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, aircraft-safe cleaning products, hangar floor maintenance, component workshop cleanliness, and paint shop cleaning. Our teams complete FOD awareness training and follow aviation-specific safety protocols.
Shannon Free Zone — Medical Devices and Electronics
Zimmer Biomet manufactures orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments at Shannon under strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and cleanroom conditions. Ei Electronics produces millions of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms annually in its Shannon factory. Molex manufactures electronic connectors. Element Six produces synthetic diamond products for industrial applications. These facilities require production floor cleaning, cleanroom maintenance to ISO 14644 standards, controlled environment protocols, and specialist decontamination procedures. Our teams are trained in gowning, contamination prevention, and the particular cleanliness standards of each manufacturing discipline.
Shannon Free Zone — Technology and Precision Manufacturing
Modular Automation designs and builds precision automation systems at Shannon, requiring spotless assembly environments. Jaguar Land Rover Software operates its Clare facility with technology-company cleanliness expectations. Across the zone, dozens of smaller manufacturers, engineering firms, and technology companies occupy units that require regular industrial cleaning of production areas, R&D labs, workshops, and associated office space.
Ennis Industrial Estates and Rural Clare
Beyond Shannon Free Zone, County Clare has industrial estates in Ennis and smaller manufacturing operations in towns across the county. Food processing companies, engineering workshops, construction supply businesses, and agricultural enterprises all require professional industrial cleaning. Ennis industrial estates on Gort Road and Quin Road host a variety of manufacturing and distribution businesses that we service from our regional base.
What Our Clare Industrial Cleaning Includes
- Factory floor cleaning — Machine scrubbing, degreasing, anti-slip treatments, line marking maintenance
- Production area cleaning — Equipment surfaces, conveyor systems, workstations, packaging areas
- Cleanroom maintenance — ISO 14644 compliant cleaning, gowning protocols, contamination monitoring
- Aviation MRO cleaning — Hangar floors, component workshops, paint shops, FOD prevention
- Warehouse cleaning — Floor scrubbing, racking cleaning, loading bay maintenance, line marking
- High-level cleaning — Overhead structures, roof beams, lighting, ventilation ducts, high-level pipework
- Shutdown and turnaround cleaning — Planned deep cleans during maintenance shutdowns
- Welfare area cleaning — Canteens, locker rooms, washrooms, offices within industrial facilities
Industrial Cleaning Pricing in Clare
Industrial cleaning in Clare is priced based on facility size, sector requirements, and frequency. Typical 2026 rates:
- Hourly rate: €18 to €30 per hour (depending on specialisation)
- Small industrial unit (up to 500 sqm): €800 to €1,500 per month
- Medium factory (500–2,000 sqm): €1,500 to €4,500 per month
- Large manufacturing facility (2,000+ sqm): €4,500 to €15,000+ per month
- Aviation MRO / cleanroom: Priced on bespoke basis following risk assessment
- One-off deep clean / shutdown clean: €6.00 to €15.00 per sqm
All pricing is fixed following a detailed site survey and risk assessment. There are no hidden charges.
Why Clare Industrial Companies Choose Optus Glean
- Shannon Free Zone expertise — We understand the specific requirements of aviation MRO, medical device, electronics, and precision manufacturing environments. Our teams hold relevant sector-specific certifications.
- Safety first — All operatives hold Safe Pass certification and complete site-specific inductions, COSHH training, manual handling, and sector-specific safety courses (FOD prevention for aviation, GMP for medical devices).
- 24/7 availability — Industrial facilities at Shannon Free Zone operate around the clock. We provide cleaning teams on all shifts including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Fully insured — €6.5M public liability and €13M employer's liability insurance. All staff Garda vetted.
- Shutdown planning — We plan and execute shutdown deep cleans in coordination with your maintenance schedule, deploying additional teams to complete work within tight turnaround windows.
- Bundled services — Combine industrial cleaning with office cleaning for administrative areas, window cleaning, and washroom services under one contract.
Related Cleaning Services in Clare
- Office Cleaning Clare — Administrative offices at Shannon Free Zone and Ennis
- Healthcare Cleaning Clare — Hospitals, clinics, and care facilities
- Hotel Cleaning Clare — Hotels and hospitality venues
- Post-Construction Cleaning Clare — Builder's cleans for new industrial builds
- End of Tenancy Cleaning Clare — Commercial unit handover cleans
- Carpet & Floor Cleaning — Industrial floor restoration and maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions — Industrial Cleaning in Clare
What industrial facilities do you clean at Shannon Free Zone?
We clean manufacturing, aviation MRO, medical device, electronics, and technology facilities across Shannon Free Zone. This includes factory floors, production areas, cleanrooms, hangars, warehouses, and associated office and welfare areas for companies including Ei Electronics, Lufthansa Technik, GE Aviation, Element Six, Zimmer Biomet, Molex, Jaguar Land Rover Software, and Modular Automation.
How much does industrial cleaning cost in Clare?
Industrial cleaning in Clare costs between €18 and €30 per hour depending on specialist requirements. Small industrial units start from €800 per month. Medium factories cost €1,500 to €4,500 per month. Large manufacturing facilities are €4,500 to €15,000+ per month. Aviation MRO and cleanroom facilities are priced on a bespoke basis. All pricing is fixed after a site survey.
Do you provide aviation MRO facility cleaning?
Yes. We clean aviation MRO facilities at Shannon Free Zone including Lufthansa Technik and GE Aviation. Our teams are trained in FOD prevention, aircraft-safe cleaning products, hangar floor maintenance, component workshop cleaning, and paint shop decontamination. We work around aircraft maintenance schedules and shift patterns to ensure zero disruption to MRO operations.
Can you clean medical device manufacturing facilities?
Yes. We provide GMP-compliant cleaning for medical device manufacturers at Shannon Free Zone including Zimmer Biomet. Our teams are trained in cleanroom protocols to ISO 14644 standards, gowning procedures, contamination prevention, and the specific cleanliness requirements of medical device production. We maintain documented cleaning verification for regulatory audits.
Do you clean warehouses and distribution centres in Clare?
Yes. We clean warehouses, distribution centres, and logistics facilities across County Clare including Shannon Free Zone, Shannon Business Park, and Ennis industrial estates. Services include floor scrubbing and degreasing, racking cleaning, loading bay maintenance, welfare area cleaning, and periodic deep cleaning. We work around goods movements and shift patterns.
What safety certifications do your teams hold?
All industrial cleaning operatives hold Safe Pass certification. Teams complete COSHH training, manual handling, working at height, and confined space awareness. Aviation teams hold FOD awareness certification. Medical device teams are GMP trained. All staff are Garda vetted and complete site-specific safety inductions before commencing work at any industrial facility.
Do you provide shutdown and turnaround cleaning?
Yes. We plan and execute shutdown deep cleans for manufacturing facilities across Clare. During scheduled maintenance shutdowns, we deploy additional teams to deep clean production lines, machinery, overhead structures, ventilation systems, and floor areas. We coordinate with your maintenance planners to ensure cleaning is completed within your shutdown window.
Can you handle food processing facility cleaning?
Yes. Clare's food processing operations require specialist cleaning to HACCP, FSAI, and BRC standards. We provide production area cleaning, equipment decontamination, cold store cleaning, and hygiene auditing. Our food industry teams use food-safe cleaning products and follow all food safety protocols. Documented cleaning records are maintained for audit purposes.