9. Water is known as universal solvent.
It is prime agent in cleaning.
There are two types of water- Soft water &
Hard water.
Soft water is widely approached for providing
best cleaning results.
Hard water is not always good for cleaning as
it contains chemicals.
10. Detergents are pure soap
or organic chemicals.
Soapy det.- They are
made of animal or
vegetable fat. Usage-
washing skin or clothes
Synthetic det.- Made
from organic chemicals
derived from
petroleum.
11. Disinfectants should only be used
in the areas where harmful germs
are likely to exist. e.g Phenol,
Halogens
Deodorants are agents for
disguising bad smells. They are
widely used in guest rooms,
bathrooms, and in public areas.
12. Acids used as cleaning agents may
vary from mild acid e.g acetic acid or
strong concentrated hydrochloric
acid.
• Citric acid and acetic used for
metal cleaning.
• Oxalic acid for removing stubborn
water stains from hard floors.
13. Laundry aids which are used as
cleaning materials contain
stiffening agents and fabric
conditioners.
14. Polishes are applied to a
surface to give it a shiny
look and also prevent from
finger prints and scratches
e.g- Metal polishes,
Furniture polishes, Floor
polishes.
15. Alkaline-based cleaning agents are
used in laundry and are good for
removing grease.
1. Sodium Carbonate (Washing
Soda)
2. Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
3. Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
16. These cleaning agents are used
extensively for dry cleaning and
for stain removal.
They all have strong fumes so
should used properly.
• Methylated spirits,
turpentine, white spirit,
acetone etc.
17. It is applied to a
floor to form a semi
permanent
protective barrier
which will prevent
the entry of dirt,
liquid, grease stains.
18. Abrasives are substance or
chemicals that is used for
cleaning stubborn dust or rust
from hard surfaces by rubbing
actions.
Fine abrasives- Jeweller’s
rouge
Hard abrasives- Sand
paper, fine ash etc.
19. Ensure that the storage are sturdy.
Heavier must be kept on the bottom shelf.
Label all containers.
Ensure that the lids are tightly secured.
20. Always use mild cleaning agents, as
they are more pleasant to use and
less likely to cause damage or injury
to the ones handling them.
21. Strong-smelling agents should be
avoided due to their offensive smell,
which might cause harm to the ones
handling them and to the
environment.
22. Buy polishes in manageable amount
to avoid wastage because they
evaporate and dry in a short span of
time.
23. Read the container label and follow
the directions stated on it.
Make sure that all chemical
containers are not damage.
Label all chemicals correctly.
24. Wear personal protective equipment
at all times when handling chemicals.
Refrain from mixing chemicals with
other chemicals.
Avoid sniffing the contents of
chemical containers.
25. Vacuum cleaner – a
cleaning equipment
that uses an air to
pump to create a
vacuum to suck up dirt
and dust.
26. Floor polisher / Floor
buffer – an electrical
appliance used to clean
non-carpeted floors,
such as hardwood,
plain concrete, marble,
tiles, and linoleum.
28. Carpet sweeper – a
cleaning equipment
that is used to pick up
small particles and dirt
in the carpet.
29. Carpet extractor – a cleaning equipment that is
used for dry foam cleaning of carpets. It removes
dirt that sticks or penetrates into the carpet layers.
30. Room boy’s cart or
trolley – used for
stacking and carrying
supplies and materials
near the area where
the cleaning is done.
31.
32. Lay down the floor polisher on
its side. Attach the brush by
inserting it and giving it a twist
to lock. Stand the polisher on a
dry, flat, and even flooring.
Check the attachment of the
floor polisher brush if it holds
firmly.
33. Plug in the electric cord.
Hold the handle of the floor
polisher with bot hands
equally apart from one
another so as to secure
balance of the handle.
34. Tilt the handle at about 30°- 40°
angle.
With one hand, pull the lever up
to operate the floor polisher. The
lever is usually found below the
handle.
The right lever moves the floor
polisher, and the left lever slows it
down or puts it into a full stop.
35. Hold the lever firmly as
the floor polisher moves
across the floor.
Guide the direction of
cleaning by moving the
handle in the direction
you want it to go.
36. Remember:
Never force the polisher to
move in the direction and at
the speed that you want.
Guide it gently but firmly as
it moves across the floor.
37. To stop the floor polisher,
release your hold on the
lever and return the
handle to its straight
position.
