Primary Reasons
Reduce or eliminate contamination from residues
* Improved product quality
* Comply with legal requirements
* Reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination between batches.
Minimize or eliminate shielding residues or coatings which prevent efficient transfer of heat
* Increased productivity
* Improved product quality
Reduce or eliminate confined space entries
* Improved employee safety and morale
* Increased productivity (less downtime)
* Reduced costs of accidents & insurance premiums
Reduce or eliminate slippery or hazardous floor residues
* Improved employee safety and morale (no safety shutdowns)
* Increased productivity
* Reduced costs of accidents & insurance premiums
Reduce operating and repair costs
* Equipment performs as intended and at designed productivity levels
* Clean equipment costs less to repair because problems can be detected as they occur rather than wait for catastrophic and expensive failures hidden by dirt

Secondary Reasons
Manufacturing and Production
* Quick turnaround between production batches make whatever products whenever needed
* Simplified cleaning process reduces number of items to investigate when problems occur
Marketing and Sales of Product
* Increased customer orientation and service
* Faster deliveries
Lower Carrying Costs Result
in Financial Profits
* As a result of faster turnaround times, product inventory levels can be reduced and payments can be received faster