GROUP 7
USE OF HOUSEKEEPING
TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND
EQUIPMENT
Good housekeeping in public areas, be it a hotel or building requires very
thorough cleaning. With a clean and sanitized environment, house guests and
occupants are protected from possible diseases. For a thorough cleaning, the
establishment must be equipped with appropriate cleaning and sanitizing
equipment, tools, and supplies.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
A. Floor Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning tools Usage and Maintenance
It is used to eliminate loose soil and dust
particles
from carpet surfaces, upholstered furniture
Vacuum cleaner 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.
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.
This is used to pick – up dirt and particles from the
carpet. Press the handle and push towards the dirt to
vacuum-sweep the carpet.
Carpet sweeper
This and is called an “all-purpose vacuum” as
it is
used for both dry and wet surfaces and also for
absorbing water in flooded or wet surface.
Carpet Extractor
Hydro vacuum cleaner
This extractor is used when the carpet is
heavily
soiled. It penetrates into the inner surfaces of
the
Carpet Extractor carpet and removes embedded soil or dirt.
Carpet Dryer
To be used for drying carpet after extraction. It
expedites drying by about 50%.
Carpet Dryer
B. Floor Cleaning Tools
For mopping, floor striping and waxing.
Floor Mop
Use to wring and flush out excess water in the
mop
during damp mopping.
Mop wringer
This is needed to remove excessive water from
the
window. It also speeds up the drying process.
Make
sure that rubber strips are supple. Have it
replaced
Window Squeegee the moment it turns hard and brittle.
Floor Squeegee
This is needed 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 replace the moment it turns hard and
brittle.
Floor Squeegee
Soft broom is for fine and flat surfaces like vinyl
and wood. Stick broom is ideal for rough
surfaces
like grounds.
Soft Broom
Cleans surface with the natural finishing of
wooden
handle to grab it with ease.
Stick Broom
To be used to dust mop the floor during follow
up
cleaning
Dust Mop
Warning sign to alert people that the floor is
wet
and slippery and they should not step on it. It
is a
Caution Sign tool for the prevention of slips and injuries.
C. Other Cleaning Tools and Materials
Carrier of amenities and cleaning supplies
during
room make-up.
Room Boy’s Cart
Container for cleaning chemicals and tools.
Caddy Box
Should not be used for painted surfaces,
mirrors
and glass panels, nor with scouring powder.
Scouring pads 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 insure that there is no soap
left
on the pads.
Green: for scrubbing purposes only; White: for
cleaning painted surfaces, glass mirrors and
porcelain.
This is used for dusting wooden furniture.
Make
sure the cloths are clean; otherwise the dusty
cloth
will merely rub the dust unto the surface being
dusted.
Dusting Cloth
It is use for drying bathroom walls and floor
tiles
after they are cleaned. Make sure the cloths are
Cleaning Towels dry. If the walls and tiles are not wiped dry,
water
marks will develop.
This cloth is used for polishing metal surfaces
like
bathroom fixtures. Used cloths that are made of
Polishing Cloths
fiber to be able to absorb the water left behind
during the cleaning process.
This brush is meant for brushing away dust
from
rough surfaces as rattan, wicker-work, etc.
Hand Brushes Make
sure that the brush is not left immersed on the
cleaning water for a long time.
For dusting furniture and fixture. Use dusters
for
dusting furniture and fixtures.
Duster
It is used for cleaning toilet bowls. Toilet brush
should be kept after use in the storeroom either
in
a holder on in a plastic bag hanging on one end
of
the trolley. Never leave the brush with other
cleaning equipment elsewhere as they contain a
lot
of dirt and bacteria that can contaminate other
Toilet Bowl Brush cleaning materials.
Use this broom to remove cobwebs in the
ceiling.
Clean the bristle of the broom after use and at
Ceiling Broom the
end.
For cleaning in between surfaces of tiles. Brush
the
cleavages in between tiles using this tool, then
sweep away the dust.
Grouting Brush
To be used for picking up dirt and cigarette
butts
found on ashtrays. Wash and rinse after use;
Tong give
special rinse at the end of the day to make sure
that
there is no soap left in the pads.
To be used for cleaning surfaces. Wash and
rinse
Sponges after use; give special rinse at the end of the
day to
make sure that there is no soap left in the pads.
For scrapping embedded dirt and candles that
stick
to floors.
Putty Knife/ Scrappers
To be applied in hinges of doors so as to
prevent
squeaking sounds from the door. Use sparingly.
Once there is no squeaky sound, wipe excessive
Oilers soil
away as it can spill on floor or carpet and cause
stain.
To prevent an accident, try to reach high areas
to
be cleaned using this stair. Then fold and
return to
Portable Stairs its storage after use.
Used for fumigation so as to eliminate pest and
mosquitoes. Spray the area while windows and
doors are close. Leave it closed for at least 15
minutes. Then open to allow vapors and bad
Insect Sprayer smell
to evaporate. Then remove dead mosquitoes.
Protection of cleaners against contamination
during cleaning process.
Hand Gloves
Serves as eye protection when handling
dangerous
chemicals while cleaning.
Googgles
Trash receptacle is for the disposal of trash.
The
plastic liner helps to capture soil moisture, as
well
as germs and fungi that would have embedded
into
the lining of the trash can. If these are not
eliminated, they can cause foul smell, aside
from
Trash Receptacles harbouring more bacteria.
with
Plastic Liners
How to Safely Use Electric Equipment
* Voltage of the machine and supply should be the 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.
