W1 SELECT AND
SET UP
EQUIPMENT
AND MATERIAL
All cleaning tasks require the selection of the right
equipment to complete the job. This section identifies a range of cleaning
equipment and provides an indication of use and some relevant
detail.
Overview
The type of cleaning equipment found in businesses will vary. Some have
just the basics – many will have only ‘domestic’ cleaning equipment (that
is, suitable/designed for homes) rather than commercial or industrial
cleaning equipment.
Generally, commercial or industrial equipment is better because it is:
Sturdier
Larger capacity
Fitted with larger electric motors (where
applicable).
The cleaning storeroom
Cleaning equipment is usually kept in a dedicated
storage area – this may be a purpose-built cleaning
storeroom where equipment, utensils, cleaning
chemicals and protective clothing is kept.
Alternatively, equipment may be kept in an assortment
of cupboards or other locations around the premises
as space allows. There are often legislated
requirements applying to the storage of cleaning
chemicals.
A. Floor Cleaning Equipment
1. Vacuum Cleaner. It is used to eliminate loose soil
and dust particles from carpet surfaces, upholstered
furniture and even hard surfaces.
2. Floor Polisher. To be used in scrubbing, stripping
and polishing hard floor surfaces and also vinyl, wood
parquet, etc.
3. Carpet Sweeper. This is used to pick-up dirt and
particles from the carpet.
Hydro-Vacuum Cleaner
This is called “all-purpose vacuum” as it is used for
both dry and wet surfaces and also for absorbing water
in flooded or wet surfaces.
4. Carpet Extractor and Dryer. Carpet
Extractor is used
when the carpet is heavily soiled. It
penetrates into
the inner surfaces of the carpet and
removes
embedded soil or dirt.
Carpet Dryer is used for drying carpet after
extraction.
It expedites drying by about 50%.
B. Other Cleaning Tools and Materials
1. Floor Mop and Mop Wringer. For mopping, floor
stripping and waxing.
Mop Wringer used to wring and flush out excess water
in the mop during damp mopping.
2. Soft Broom and Stick Broom. Soft broom is for fine
and flat surfaces like vinyl and wood. Stick broom is
ideal for rough surfaces like grounds.
3. Floor/ window Squeegee. This is needed to remove
excessive water from the surface and corners. It also
speeds up the drying process.
4. Dust Mop. To be used to mop dust on the floor
during follow up cleaning.
5. Caution Sign. Warning sign to alert people that the floor is
wet and slippery and they should not step on it. It is tool for
the prevention of slips and injuries.
6. Room boy’s Cart. Carrier of amenities and cleaning
supplies during room make up.
7. Portable Stairs. It is use in reaching high areas to be
cleaned safely.
8. Caddy Box. Container for chemicals and tools.
9. Hand Brushes. This brush is meant for brushing
away dusts from rough surfaces such as rattan, wicker
works and etc
10. Sponge. Sponge is used for cleaning fine surfaces.
11. Scouring Pads. Green: For scrubbing purposes
only. White: For cleaning painted surfaces, glass
mirrors and porcelain
12. Dusting cloth. It is used for dusting wooden
furniture;
13. Cleaning Towels. It is used for drying bathroom
walls and floor tiles after cleaning;
14. Polishing cloths. It is used for polishing metal
surfaces like bathroom fixtures.
15. Toilet bowl brush. It is used for cleaning toilet
bowls.
16. Grouting Brush. This brush is used for
cleaning in between surfaces of tiles.
17.Ceiling Broom. Use this broom to remove
cobwebs in the ceiling.
18. Hand Gloves. Protection of cleaners
against contamination during the cleaning
process.
19. Duster. For dusting furniture and fixtures.
20. Goggles. Serves as eye protection when
handling dangerous chemicals while cleaning.
21. Trash Receptacles with Plastic Liners. The
receptacles are 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.
Directions: Study the given lecture above and identify
which tool should be use in each situation below.
Write your answer in the space provided.
___________1. In cleaning the comfort room with
chemicals, Jose should consider his own eyes’ safety.
To be able to do that what tool is he needing?
___________2. Marvin is mopping the floor while
new hotel guests arrived. He needed something to let
the guests notice the wet floor. What is the tool he
needs?
___________3. Anne is looking for a tool that she
can use to organize the cleaning chemicals and
supplies. What is the tool she needs?
___________4. Maria should clean the rattan
chairs and wicker work at the pool area of the hotel.
What is the tool she needs?
___________5. Michael was assigned to clean the
spider web at the top corner of the room, he
needed
something long to be able to clean it. What is the
tool he needs?
