By: Louiza Jan Ilumy T. Lacsarom. CLEANING PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT.
TABLE 06. CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.
VACUUM CLEANER. -Use the vacuum cleaner to eliminate loose soil and dust particles from carpet surfaces, upholstered furniture, and even hard surfaces. Dust bags must be emptied daily..
FLOOR POLISHER. -Use this in scrubbing, stripping, and polishing hard floor surfaces and also vinyl, wood parquet, etc..
CARPET SWEEPER. -Use the carpet sweeper to pick up dirt and particles from the carpet..
BRUSHES.
SCRUB BRUSH. -Use this short-bristled brush for general household cleaning..
TOILET BOWL BRUSH. -Use this synthetic bristle brush for cleaning all interior section of the toilet bowl..
TILE AND GROUT BRUSH. -Use this brush to help eliminate stains, soap, scum, mold , and mildew that collect in the grout of tiled surfaces..
DISH BRUSH. -Use stiff-bristled brush for washing dishes and cooking utensils. Some versions come with interchangeable heads for various uses..
BROOMS.
GENERAL-PURPOSE BROOM. -Use this for general cleaning. For sweeping large areas of floor, large broom (10 in wide by 14 in high) is recommended..
SYNTHETIC BRISTLES. -Use this to pick up more dirt and are angled to reach into corners..
WHISK BROOM. -Use this small handheld broom to remove lint and debris from clothes or upholstery. Use a second one for small amounts of dirt around plants, floors and countertops..
PUSH BROOM. -Use this square-back broom for sweeping the garage and basement floors, driveway, patio, and porch..
CEILING BROOM. -Use this to remove cobwebs in the ceiling..
MOPS.
WET MOPS. -These mops, used fo r washing floors, should have a wringing device to keep your hands dry and readily available replacement heads that are easy to change..
DRY MOPS. -These mops are made of synthetic or wool fibers . Use a dry mop to dust bare floors when you do not want to use the v acuum cleaner. Vigorously shake the mop outdoors after each use..
OTHER CLEANING. TOOLS.
FLOOR AND WINDOW SQUEEGEES. -These are needed to remove excess water from the surface and corners. They also speed up the drying process..
TABLE 07. CLEANING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS.
SCOURING PADS. -These should not be used for painted surfaces, mirrors, and glass panels..
DUSTING CLOTHS. - Make sure the cloths are clean, otherwise the dusty cloth will merely rub the dust on the surface being dusted..
CLEANING TOWEL. -Make sure the towel is dry..
POLISHING CLOTH SPONGES. -Use cloth that is made of fiber that absorbs the water left behind during the cleaning process..
TRASH BAGS. -Containers of wet garbage shall always be underlined with trash bags. Bags should be properly tied before they are disposed of to avoid the spread of foul odor ..
BUCKETS. -Buckets must be emptied when water is dirty..
table 08. cleaning chemicals.
WOOD POLISH. -Spray it sparingly and evenly on the surface..
AIR FRESHENER. -Use sparingly..
CARPET STAIN REMOVER. -See procedure as indicated in the container..
DISFECTANT LIKE LYSOL TOGETHER WITH SPRAYER. -Dilution will depend on the degree of disinfection. The average is one cup of Lysol to one gallon of water..
INSECTIDE. -Inasmuch as the chemical is toxic, avoid spraying onto food containers and food items. Remove food within the affected areas during the fumigation..
METAL POLISH. -Apply small amount on a cleaning towel and rub metal surfaces until the tarnish will disappear. Rinse immediately and remove leftover polish with hot water..
MURIATIC ACID. -Hands should not get into direct contact with the acid as this can cause irritation. Never mix muriatic acid with any other chemicals..
PASTE WAX. -See procedure on the label of the container..
SOLVENT WAX. -See procedure on the label of the container..
DRAIN CLEANERS. -Follow instructions as indicated on the label of the container..
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