Invisible no more: New Australian tech is making every mop stroke measurable
Cleaning Edge Solutions has invested millions of dollars into the development and rollout of its proprietary desktop platform, CESgo, in what industry leaders are describing as a major shift in how businesses manage cleaning, hygiene, and operational accountability.
The investment signals a new era for commercial cleaning across childcare centres, schools, aged care, offices, transport hubs, retail environments, and industrial sites, where services are no longer invisible—businesses can now measure and verify them in real time.
Founder Clayburn Figredo said the company is redefining what modern cleaning looks like in Australia.
“We are not just cleaning buildings. We are creating operational transparency and real-time visibility,” Figredo said.
“CESgo is the result of a multi-million-dollar investment into technology that gives businesses clarity, control, and confidence.”
A new standard in operational visibility
The desktop-based CESgo platform captures every aspect of cleaning operations in real time, allowing businesses to see exactly what is happening across their sites.
Cleaning Edge staff log in and out digitally, with attendance and hours automatically verified. Structured workflows outline every task, and staff members upload photographic evidence directly into the system.
Clients can view completed services, timing, staff involved, and the results delivered, removing the uncertainty that has traditionally surrounded outsourced cleaning.
“For decades, cleaning has been a blind spot for many organisations,” Figredo said.
“Now businesses can see the work, the results, and the value in real time.”
From invisible service to measurable performance
The platform transforms cleaning from a reactive, checklist-based activity into a performance-driven function.
Images, reports, and digital sign-offs clearly document hygiene outcomes. The system embeds site requirements and task schedules, ensuring consistency across locations and shifts.
“This is accountability elevated,” Figredo said.
“Every hour is captured, every job is documented, and every outcome can be verified.”
The result is stronger oversight, improved service quality, and better operational control.
Centralised communication and faster problem resolution
CESgo also functions as a communication hub between businesses, site managers, and Cleaning Edge teams.
Clients can log requests, raise concerns, and track progress in near real time. The platform assigns, monitors, and resolves issues, creating a clear record of action and accountability.
“Communication is one of the biggest challenges in outsourced services,” Figredo said.
“Our technology creates a single source of truth, ensuring nothing is missed, and every request is followed through.”
Reducing risk and supporting governance
With increased scrutiny around hygiene, infection control, and workplace standards, organisations are under pressure to demonstrate operational oversight.
Figredo said traditional paper-based reporting and fragmented communication systems no longer meet modern demands.
“Boards, executives, and regulators want data, not assumptions,” he said.
“CESgo provides a digital audit trail that strengthens governance, supports reporting, and reduces risk.”
The platform lets businesses generate detailed reports quickly, providing evidence of cleaning performance, service delivery, and operational compliance.
A permanent shift in the cleaning industry
Cleaning Edge believes the future of the industry lies in technology-enabled service delivery.
“This is not about mops and buckets,” Figredo said.
“It is about intelligent systems, data, and measurable outcomes.”
By investing heavily in proprietary technology, Cleaning Edge is positioning itself at the forefront of a new era in which cleaning services are defined by transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.
“The expectations of businesses have changed permanently,” Figredo said.
“They want visibility and control, and they also want proof. CESgo delivers that.”
Andy Andersons: legacy meets innovation
For more than 45 years, Andy Andersons has supported Australian organisations with reliable, high-quality cleaning and facility services. A long-standing family business with deep industry roots, Andy Andersons became an entity of the Cleaning Edge Group in 2021, combining decades of legacy experience with the group’s national scale and innovation.
Today, the company draws on more than 100 years of combined expertise to deliver industrial cleaning, commercial cleaning, aged care cleaning, and facility maintenance services. Andy Andersons remains committed to safety, integrity, and exceptional service.
Cleaning Edge Solutions: scaling cleaning through technology
Cleaning Edge Solutions is one of Australia’s leading commercial cleaning and facility management providers, specialising in large-scale, high-risk and clinical environments. Founded in 2008 by Managing Director Clayburn Figredo and headquartered in Mulgrave, Victoria, the company has built a national reputation for innovation, strict compliance, and advanced infection-control standards.
With ISO certifications across quality, safety, environment, and food safety, Cleaning Edge Solutions delivers services to major organisations across health, government, education, transport, retail, and aged care sectors. Its operations span commercial and industrial cleaning, facilities maintenance, waste management, and property development.
Known for its commitment to excellence and social impact, Cleaning Edge Solutions is dedicated to elevating national cleaning standards and creating safer, healthier environments for all Australians.
Visit: www.cleaningedge.com.au
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