Embodiments of the invention relate to remote fault cleaning for elevators, escalators and automatic doors. A method for controlling an apparatus being an elevator, an escalator or automatic doors isdisclosed. The method comprises detecting a fault in the apparatus, receiving a remote fault clearing command, clearing one or more faults and exiting a fault state of a controller of the apparatus related to the detected fault, and entering an operation mode for controlling the apparatus. Also, a corresponding control device is disclosed.