CLEANING PREMISES
CLEANING
 It is a process of using cleaning agents to
remove all kinds of dirt.
TERMINOLOGIES
ABRASIVES - these can be a substances or chemicals that
depend on their rubbing or scartching action to clean dirt
from hard surfaces.
ALKALINE CLEANERS - alkaline - based cleaning agents
are used in laundry and are particularly good for removing
grease.
CLEANING AGENTS- are use to make the cleaning job
easy.
TERMINOLOGIES
DETERGENTS- are made from pure soap or organic
chemicals.
DEODORANTS - are agents used for hiding bad smells.
DISINFECTANTS- are use to kill harmful germs.
FLOOR SEAL- is available in solvent or water-based form.
it is applied to floor’s surface to form a semi-permanent
protective barrier that prevents dirt, liquids,grese stains, and
bacteria to penetrate.
TERMINOLOGIES
POLISHES- are cleaning agents that are applied to a
surface to form a hard protective layer and thus guard
against finger marks, stains and scratches.
pH(POWER OF HYDROGEN) - the pH scale measures
how acidic or basic substance is. The pH scale ranges from
0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, less than 7 is acidic, and
greater thaan 7 is basic
CLEANING TOOLS
DUSTER - materials for
duster are made of soft
cotton,flannel or artificial
feathers. It is used for
removing dust and wiping
various surfaces.
DUSTPANS- used to collect
dust and dirt with a help of a
broom.
MOPS - useful tools in
wiping dirt and dust from the
floor.
Floor mop
magnet mop
Big floor duster
Micro floor squeeze mop
BROOMS used in sweeping dirt and dust from the floor
and other areas that need cleaning.
BRUSHES
TOILET BRUSH - is used
for cleaning bidets and toilet
bowl.
SCRUB BRUSH- for
cleaning sturdy dirt fromm
floors and walls.
SINK BRUSH- used for
unclogging sink.
CARPET HAND BRUSH is an alternative for vacuum
in cleaning the carpet.
BRUSHES
CANE HAIR BRUSH -is a
soft nylon brush used to
prevent damage to cane
surfaces.
WALL BRUSH - is asoft
brush with a long handles to
clean hard to reach walls.
SOFT HAND BRUSH- used
to collect dust.
FEATHER BRUSH- is used
to clean delicate surfaces
like lampshades, television,
etc.
BUCKET / PAILS - used for
holding water or detergent
while cleaning.
GARBAGE BINS - are
available in plastic with lid to
hold gathered garbage and
trash while cleaning.
CADDY BASKET -used to
hold small ools and
chemicals while cleaning.
SQUEEGEE- used to gather
water while cleaning window
glasses.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
FLOOR SCRUBBER AND
POLISHER - ued in
scrubbing, stripping and
polishing hard floor surfaces,
vinyl, wood parquet, etc.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
UPHOLSTERY STEAM
CLEANER - used to clean
carpet and upholstery. It had
been fitted with an
upholstery wand for
maximum reach when
dealing with tight, hard-toreach crevices of upholstery
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
HIGH PRESSURE
WASHER- is designed to
remove soil from the surface
with the help of water and
steam subjecter to high
pressure.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
CARPET SHAMPOO
MACHINE - used for deep
cleanng and stain removal.
The cleaning agent are
simply mixed with hot water
and detergents.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
VACUUM CLEANER - used
in removing dust and small
pices of debris fromm floors,
upholystery, furnishing, walls
and ceilings. It comes with
different flexible attachment
such as crevice nozzle,
upholystery cleaning brush,
floor cleaning brush, etc.
PARTS OF VACUUM CLEANER
PARTS OF FLOOR POLISHER
HOW TO SAFELY USE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
 Voltage of the machine and supply should be same.
 Plugs must be used correctly.
 Machine and socket must be switched off before plugging
in or disconnecting.
 Check the cable and flexes if properly clamped into
plugs.
Loose cable should lie behind the machine as close to the
wall as possible and passes over door handles if passing
the door way.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT CARE
 Perform basic preventive maintenance.
 Execute clean up practices on the tools and equipment
that must be maintained.
Keep all cutting tools sharp. use the right tool for the job.
Ensure tools are in safe working order. Attach a “do not
use” tag to damaged tools and notifying the maintenance
department.
 Clean up and pick up after yourself as you go.
Manufacturer’s instruction for operation and maintenance
should followed.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT CARE
 All equipment must be inspected before and after use
and all defects should be reported.
MAID’S CARTS OR TOLLEY CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
 All soiled linen bags and thrash bags should be emptied.
 Thorough cleaning of maid’s cart is done once a week.
The wheels may be oiled during the cleaning for smooth
movement of the trolley.
SAFEKEEPING OF CLEANING TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
 Store hand tools in clean dry storage area.
 Protect surfaces of cutting tools in storage.
EQUIPMENT
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Store equipment in clean dry storage area.
Rinse and clean spray equipment after each use.
Clean and check wheel - driven gears.
Clean maid’s carts after use.
Carts and trolleys should never be used as general
dumping grounds when not in use.
 When storing maid’s cart, it should be clean and then
stored and locked.
 The storage area of maid’s cart and all other cleaning
equipment should be dry and well - ventilated.
SAFEKEEPING OF CLEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS
Provision should be made for correct storage of all
equipment.
There should be spacce for machine.
Shelves, cupboards and drawers for all spare parts (e.g.,
mop, brush, mop heads, and mop pads) should be
provided.
 Storage place should place should be equipped with
power points.
SAFEKEEPING OF CLEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS
Storage place should be equipped with powerpoints.
Proper lighting should be provided.
ACTIVITY 1.2
Identify atleast five maintence activities performed by
your mother, father, brother, sister and yourself in your
house.
MAINTENANCE
ACTIVITIES
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MOTHER
FATHER
BROTHER
SISTER
YOU