Silsden Primary School shares success story after years of deployment
Abbee Ltd is proud to share the outstanding results achieved by Silsden Primary School, a long-term user of our robotic cleaning technology.
David Hardman, Premises Manager at Silsden Primary School, has seen firsthand how intelligent deployment of robotic cleaning can transform operations and deliver substantial cost savings when combined strategically with traditional labour.
Real-World Results: The Numbers Speak for Themselves
The school currently operates 15 Abbee units, achieving an impressive 44 hours of cleaning work daily across two shifts with a four-hour recharge between deployments. The financial impact has been remarkable:
£0.33 per working hour operational cost per Abbee
£0.66 to clean two average-sized rooms versus £5 using traditional labour
87% reduction in labour costs for suitable areas
“Obviously, a robot cannot do a cursory or half-hearted job, so will require longer to service the same area, but that is immaterial when you are not paying them!” notes Hardman.
Strategic Deployment: Understanding the Difference
The key to success lies in understanding where robotic cleaning excels. Silsden Primary School deploys their Abbee fleet in uncluttered spaces including atriums, corridors, halls, and KS 2-5 classrooms.
“A minute spent removing large debris prior to deployment is all it takes—the Abbees do the rest and have no bad habits. They leave no edges, and they report for work every day,” explains Hardman. “This leaves staff free to apply themselves to more detailed work.”
Beyond Cost Savings: Additional Benefits
The school has discovered several unexpected advantages:
Improved air quality: The robots’ meticulous cleaning nature reduces airborne dust and allergens
Less dusting required: A direct corollary of reduced airborne particles
Encouraged tidiness: Staff naturally maintain clearer spaces for optimal robot performance
100% reliability: Abbees consistently report for duty without fail
Service Excellence That Sets the Standard
Hardman reserves particular praise for Abbee’s customer service approach:
“As a company, Abbee are a FM Manager’s dream to deal with. The contract includes all maintenance and servicing costs—the service is fast, friendly, unquestioning and supererogatory. Someone will ring you every month just to check your Abbees are working well and deal with any issues. I wish all my contracts did that!”
All maintenance and repairs are conducted on-site at the customer’s convenience, with no additional costs—a service model that demonstrates our commitment to genuine partnership.
A Recommendation Built on Experience
After years of deployment and proven results, Hardman’s conclusion is unequivocal:
“I have no hesitation in recommending Abbee to anyone willing to reflect on their practice and change a mindset.”
About Abbee Ltd
Abbee Ltd provides innovative robotic cleaning solutions for commercial and educational environments. Our comprehensive service includes equipment, maintenance, and ongoing support designed to help facilities managers achieve measurable cost reductions while improving cleaning standards.
Interested in learning how Abbee can transform your cleaning operations? Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
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