2. Good housekeeping requires very
thorough cleaning. Being clean means
the absence of visible dirt. Some
critical areas and guest amenities
should not only be cleaned. They also
have to be sanitized. By sanitizing, all
germs and bacteria are killed through
the use of sanitizing chemicals.
3. With a sanitized environment,
houseguests and occupants are protected
from possible diseases. The critical
areas that must be sanitized are those
that come into direct contact with the
body. For thorough cleaning, the hotel,
lodging house, or any building must be
equipped with appropriate cleaning and
sanitizing equipment, tools, and supplies
5. Vacuum Cleaner
Used to eliminate loose soil and dust particles
from carpet surfaces, upholstered furniture, and
even hard surfaces.
Dust bags must be emptied daily.
After using, roll back the wire neatly on the back of
the vacuum cleaner. Place it on one end of the
trolley.
7. Floor Polisher
To be used in scrubbing, stripping, and polishing
hard floor surfaces and also vinyl, wood parquet,
etc.
Use the appropriate pad for scrubbing, stripping,
and polishing.
Give the wax on the floor enough time to dry
before polishing.
11. Hydro-Vacuum or
Wet and Dry
Vacuum
It is an all-purpose vacuum for dry and wet
surfaces. It is used also for absorbing water in
flooded or wet surfaces.
13. Carpet Extractor
It is designed for dry foam shampooing of the
carpets. It removes dirt that sticks to or
penetrates into the carpet layers.
Simply twist handgrips and move the machine
gently from one corner to the other.
15. Room boys Cart or
Trolley
Used for stocking cleaning supplies and chemicals
so as to make cleaning easier and faster.
Wash soiled linen and garbage canvass weekly.
Apply oil to the wheels to prevent rusting and
remove strings or hair strands that maybe found
on the wheel.
18. Scouring Pads
Green: For scrubbing purposes only
White: For cleaning painted surfaces, glass mirrors,
marble and porcelain
Always make sure the pads are wet before using
them
Wash and rinse after each use. Also, rinse at the end
of each day to ensure that there is no soap left on
the pads.
20. Dusting Cloths
For dusting wooden and painted parts.
Make sure the cloths are clean otherwise the dusty
cloth will merely rub the dust onto the surface being
dusted.
24. Polishing Cloths
For polishing metal surfaces like bathroom fixtures.
Use cloths that are made of fiber to be able to absorb
the water left behind during the cleaning process.
26. Hand Brushes
For brushing away dust from rough surfaces such as
rattan, wickerwork, etc.
Also used for cleaning tiles.
Always make sure that the brush is not left immersed
in the cleaning water for too long a time.
28. Toilet Bowl Brush
For cleaning toilet bowls.
Toilet brush should be kept after use in the
storeroom either in a holder or in a plastic bag
hanging on one end of the trolley. Never leave the
brush with other cleaning equipment as this may
contain a lot of dirt and bacteria.
32. Floor and Window
Squeegees
Used to remove excessive water from the surface and
corners. It also speeds up the drying process.
Make sure that rubber strips are supple. Have it
replaced the moment it turns hard and brittle.
36. Oilers
Used in hinges of doors to prevent squeaking noises.
Use sparingly. Once there is no more squeaky sound,
wipe excessive oil away as it can break the floor or
carpet.
38. Tongs
For picking up dirt and cigarette butts on ashtrays.
This is used to prevent the hands from getting into
direct contact with the dirt that may be a source of
bacterial contamination and disease.
40. Trash Bags
Used to underline garbage containers so that the
wet garbage does not penetrate into the corners or
surfaces, a situation that causes odor and
proliferation of bacteria.
Containers of wet garbage shall always be underlined
with trash bags.
Bags should be closely tied before disposal to avoid
the spread of foul odor.
44. Sponges
For cleaning fine surfaces.
Wash and rinse after use.
Give a special rinse at the end of the day to make
sure that there is no soap left in the pads.
46. Buckets
Used with mops for cleaning floors, walls, and other
parts of the building.
Buckets must be emptied when the water is dirty. At
the end of each shift, they must be emptied, dried,
and cleaned. Parts must be lubricated from time to
time.
53. Methylated Spirit
For polishing all glass surfaces such as mirrors,
windows, etc.
This chemical is highly flammable and must never
used near fire or flame. It also has a high degree of
evaporation and should therefore be used in small
areas sparingly one at a time to avoid wastage.
59. Disinfectant
Used to disinfect toilet bowls, urinals, sinks, and
other areas that are most vulnerable to bacteria
contamination.
Always read the instructions before use.
65. Muriatic acid
To be used only for removing cement or plastic
remains from floors.
This is not advisable for toilet bowls since it is very
strong and it can damage the tiles.
Dilution will depend on the thickness of cement or
plastic remains.
71. Emulsion Wax
A buffable wax is used for resilient floors like vinyl,
linoleum, and rubber tile and for concrete floors and
marble.
Always read the instructions on how to use the
product properly.
