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Housekeeping : setting trolley or cart .ppt

Here are drawings of a housekeeping cart/trolley and hand caddy: [DRAWING OF CART/TROLLEY] The cart has 3 shelves for storing linens and amenities. There is a trash bag on one side and a linen bag on the other. A vacuum and broom can be placed on the ends. [DRAWING OF HAND CADDY] The hand caddy is a small box with a handle. It has compartments for storing cleaning supplies like all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, gloves, rags, etc. There is also space for a toilet brush.

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I will flash on the TV screen of some pictures and you will guess it. EMOJI CHALLENGE
SETTING UP TROLLEY
CLEANING MATERIALS
BED SHEET
HAND CADDY
LAUNDRY BAG
RUBBER GLOVES
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CLEANING TROLLEY? - A cleaning trolley can reduce the transfer of contamination by eliminating the need for touching products repeatedly when transporting then within the cleanroom.
WHY IS THE HOUSEKEEPING TROLLEY OR MAID'S CART IMPORTANT IN THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT? - They are ideal for the efficient removal and carriage of smaller pieces of cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, linen and rubbish. They eliminate the time wasted in assembling equipment at the work location or moving them from one place to another.
WHAT IS TROLLEY SETTING? - Trolley set up can be loosely defined as arranging all necessary cosmetics, disposals and tools in an orderly manner before starting a service on a client.
HOW WOULD THE TROLLEY BE POSITIONED AT A GUESTROOM? - It should be placed beside the corridor in such a way that guests can move easily. Be careful while moving with cart to avoid any unwanted collision.
- Maid's cart is very important in housekeeping. It is like a giant tool box where all the supplies needed are placed during room service. It should enough space to carry all the supplies needed by a room attendant in a specific shift. The wheels should also be easy to move and maneuver as the contains large of supplies.
- There are three deep shelves in a maid's cart. The lower two shelves are for stocking linens while the top shelf is used for stocking supplies. Heavier linens are placed on the lowermost shelf while the lighter ones are on the top shelves. The cart contains two bags: one for collecting soiled linens and the other one for collecting garbage. It has a storage space for vacuum cleaner and a hand container or caddy. The top of the cart is designed to have partitions for amenities and guest room brochures. It also contains a locked box for storing guest room keys.
WHAT IS HAND CADDY? - Also called "Cleaners boxes", these were originally made of wood or metal but nowadays usually made of plastic. They consist of a box with a handle and fitted tray. They are used by room attendants for carrying cleaning supplies from room to room for guest room cleaning.
Items conveniently stocked in the Hand caddy include:  All purpose cleaning  Spray window and glass cleaner  Bowl brush  Dusting solution  Cloths and sponges  Rubber gloves
•Items placed on the maid's cart are determined based on the room category, guest amenities, and the size of the cart. Below is the standard number of linens usually placed in the maid's cart:
LINEN PAR STOCK BED SHEETS 2 PER BED BEDSPREAD 1 PER BED FACE TOWELS 1 PER GUEST PILLOW CASES 2 PER BED BATH MATS 1 PER BATHROOM MATTRESS PROTECTOR LIMITED NUMBER HAND TOWELS 1 PER GUEST
WHAT IS LAUNDRY BAG? - A laundry bag for dirty linens is usually found at one end of the cart and a trash bag at the other. A broom and vacuum can also positioned on either end of the cart for easy access. For safety and security reasons personal items and room key should not be stored on the bag.
Setting Up Maid's or Trolley with Cleaning Materials - There are common standards to be followed in setting up a trolley or maid's cart. For instance, bed sheets should be placed in one shelf, towel in another shelf, and bathroom amenities should be in a separate shelf. There should be a garbage bag in one corner of the maid's cart with lid and another bag on the other end for storing soiled linens.
- Common supplies loaded on the maid's cart are shampoo, moisturizer, mouthwash, foam bath, shower cap, detergent, toilet rolls, tissue box, soap dish, disposal bag, bath towel, hand towel, face towel, bath mat, bed spread, and pillow covers. - Cleaning supplies should be kept in a separate hand caddy. Examples of items stocked on the hand caddy include: all- purpose cleaning solution, bowl and toilet brush, rubber gloves, color-coded rags, and scrubber.
Steps in Setting up Maid's Cart or Trolley A. PREPARATION 1. Get all items ready. 2. Get assignment sheet from the housekeeping control desk. 3. Clean trolley; wipe all areas using a wiping cloth designated for wiping the trolley. 4. Collect the needed stocks from the pantry. 5. Record all the needed items loaded on the cart on the room assignment sheet.
B. PROCEDURE 1. Start stacking from the bottom shelf, which is intended for bed linens like bed sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases. Arrange neatly. 2. Stack at the middle shelf the bath linens like bath towel, face towel, and hand towel. 3. Place on top of the shelf all the amenities and bathroom supplies. Arrange neatly.
4. Stack the hand caddy with cleaning supplies starting from all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, dusting solution, and bowl brush. Next, the color-coded wiping cloth and sponge, then finally the glass wiper. 5. Place the hand caddy on the base of trolley below the garbage bag and linen bag located at the right side of the trolley. Place trash bag on the left side of the trolley. 6. Position vacuum and sweeping equipment on one side of the trolley.
C. INSPECTION 1. Inspect to ensure that trolley is properly stacked, properly arranged, and clean. 2. Check if the linen bag and trash bin are empty and clean.
Tips in Setting up Maid's Cart  The maid's cart should be clean, well organized, and well stocked with all the supplies needed depending on the number of rooms and the type of rooms be serviced on.  Remember not to overstock the cart as overstocking will cause accidents or damage to the supplies.
 It is important to always record the items loaded on the cart on the room assignment sheet.  Once the shift is over, the maid's cart or trolley must be returned to the floor pantry. Make sure that all its shelves are locked.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN THE CLEANLINESS OF THE HOUSEKEEPING CART/TROLLEY? - All trolley be thoroughly cleaned and wiped daily. The soiled linen bag and trash bags that are kept in the housekeeping trolley should be emptied. The wheels of carts must be well-made and oiled intermittently.
WHAT WAS THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU HAVE LEARNED TODAY?
Draw the cart/trolley and hand caddy