Cleaning involves removing dust and dirt from surfaces. It is done to maintain hygienic and safe environments, prolong the life of materials, and avoid contamination. There are two main types of cleaning equipment: mechanical equipment like vacuums that are powered, and manual equipment like brushes and mops that require human power. Factors to consider when selecting cleaning equipment include ease of use, availability of spare parts and after sales service, and cost. Common mechanical equipment includes vacuums of various sizes for different applications, as well as scrubbing and polishing machines, while manual tools include brushes, brooms, mops, dusters and refuse bins.
2. What is Cleaning?
Cleaning is process of removing dust and dirt from
surface.
Cleaning is preliminary task applicable to area for dealing
with dust, germs and stains.
What to clean? It denotes area, Why to clean? It denotes
reason and when to clean it denotes time for cleaning
Cleaning can be proper by using proper chemical along
with required equipment in proper area.
3. Why is cleaning performed???
- To ob t ai n safe an d h y gi e n i c
e n v i ron me n t
- To prolon g li fe of furn i t ure
e q ui pme n t , b ui ld i n g, fab ri c e t c
- To li v e cont ami nat i on fre e li fe .
4. 1. Easy operation procedure
2. After sales service
3. Avaibility of spare parts
4. Reduction of human effort
5. Spending capacity
Equipment selection considerations
5. 1) Mechanical Equipment's
those equipment operated through a machine
with power from electricity.
Eg; Vacuum cleaner, polishing machine
2) Manual Equipment's
those equipment which requires human effort
for its functioning.
Eg; Brushes, Mops
Cleaning equipment are of two
types:
6. A. Small size tank type vacuum cleaner
Used for dry/wet cleaning.
Light weight
Can be operated only via electricity
Only used for residential purpose
Mostly used for cleaning soft floors
Various attachments like adopter, nozzles, dust bag, brush
varieties are available
Mechanical Equipment
7. B. Large tent type vacuum cleaner
Used for cleaning large premises like banquet, lobby
area, restaurant area and cornices even
Used for dry/wet cleaning.
Only used for industrial purpose
Heavy on weight
Can be operated only via electricity
Mostly used for cleaning soft floors
Various attachments like adopter, nozzles, dust bag,
brush varieties are available
Mechanical Equipment
8. C. Up Right Vacuum Cleaner
Only used for residence and small scale organization
Can be operated only via electricity
Used for dry cleaning
It has limited attachment
It lacks flexibility
Mechanical Equipment
9. D. Small Head Vacuum Cleaner
Used for cleaning edges, narrow corners, matress and
upholstery.
Can be carried easily as its light weighted
Can be operated via cellular power and electricity
Very limited attachment
Mechanical Equipment
10. E. Scrubbing Machine
Used for cleaning old layer of polish
Used only for industrial purpose
It has bristles in scrubbing pads
Also used for cleaning surface consisting of piled up strong
stains and dirt
Mechanical Equipment
11. F. Polishing machine
Its used for creating luster shine on surface
Mostly done on hard and semi hard floor
Used for industrial purpose
Operated only via electricity
It polishes surface by using polishing pads on driven wheels
Mechanical Equipment
12. A. Brushes
Operated via hand
Helps to remove dust and stain from cornishes
It has scrubbing, wiping properties
It requires chemical to make it work well
Made up of nylon ,feather or fiber.
It is used for cleaning commode, carpet and hard floor
Manual Equipment
16. B. Brooms & Mops
Operated via hand
Helps to remove dust and stain from cornishes
Made up of nylon ,thread or fiber.
It is required to remove surface dust dirt and litters
Mostly done for hard floors
Manual Equipment
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20. C. Clothes Dusters
It is made up of fabric or linen
Simply it’s a piece of cloth
Cleaning through dusters depends upon quality of linen
Some dusters are used for scrubbing & some for polishing
Manual Equipment