Energy-optimised machine control for cleaning devices

The apparatus has a machine control system (112) to provide two different actuation strategies for the apparatus. Each actuation strategy comprises information about required energies for loads (116). The machine control system transmits information about the required energies for the associated loads to a contactless control element (114) e.g. stepless electronic relay, via a bus system (120) e.g. controller-area networkbus system, in line with a selected actuation strategy. The contactless control element applies the respective required energy to the associated load. The transportation apparatus transports items to be cleaned through the cleaning apparatus using a pump motor and/or a blower motor. An independent claim is also included for a method for controlling a cleaning device.