Cleaning 1
Wear when cleaning and handling chemicals to protect your hands.
Disposable gloves
To clean windows.
Window squeegee mop
Used ONLY to clean toilets. Must NOT be used for anything else.
Toilet brush
To warn people that cleaning is in progress or there is a cleaning hazard, such as wet floors.
Cleaning safety sign
For washing smooth floors such as tiles or vinyl with water after sweeping or vacuuming.
Mops
Used on hard floor surfaces after cleaning to add shine and help protect surface. Some can vacuum at the same time.
Polishing machines
Wet and dry types. Backpack, cylinder and upright. Used to remove dust and dirt from carpets and other large floor surfaces. They can also be used on furniture and curtains.
Vacuum cleaners
3 Things you could do to prevent injury when lifting
Assess the load before lifting
Ask for help
Mechanical aid/Trolley
Bend at knees
If you don’t know how to use equipment properly, you might
injure yourself
injure other people
damage the equipment and whatever you are cleaning.
3 Types of PPE
non-slip shoes or waterproof boots
thick rubber gloves
goggles
face masks
overalls
rubber aprons.
What does M.S.D.S stand for
Material Safety Data Sheet
3 Things included in M.S.D.S
what a chemical is made from
if it is hazardous
how to handle it safely
first aid instructions if you are exposed to it.
Free points
Free points
3 things to consider when cleaning electrical equipment
Make sure electrical items are turned off and unplugged before you start.
Be careful with sharp edges such as blades.
Wear correct personal protective equipment (PPE) e.g. gloves, rubber apron and safety goggles.
Sanitise the equipment following workplace procedures e.g. spray the equipment with a sanitiser after you have rinsed it.
A sink where you can fill and empty buckets and wash mops. It usually has a grate over the top to rest the buckets while they are being filled, and a chemical trap.
Cleaner’s sink
Used to disinfect, bleach and deodorise. They can attack rubber, plastic and aluminium. They should never be mixed with toilet cleaners or ammonia as they will give off toxic fumes
Chlorine or bleach
Used to clean stains from small areas that other chemicals generally can’t remove.
Spot cleaning agents
Come in different strengths, so always follow dilution instructions on the label. Some detergents are for heavy-duty cleaning e.g. fat, grease and oil on steel, most plastics, glass, ceramics and concrete
Detergents
Used to reduce germs on a surface. Use them on food preparation surfaces.
Sanitisers
Used for scouring and cleaning ceramic or enamel surfaces e.g. toilet bowl or shower basin. Don’t use on surfaces that scratch easily. They can be hard to rinse away, so wipe and rinse as soon as possible after you use them.
Abrasive cleaners
Used to destroy germs. They should be used in toilet, bathroom and change areas.
Disinfectants
Used to protect surfaces and form a barrier against liquids that may harm the surface. Floors can be slippery after they have been polished.
Polishes
Used for a specific cleaning task e.g. removing carpet stains, or cleaning windows and glass, stainless steel, leather, timber or rubbish bins.
Specialist cleaning agents
Used to dissolve heavy grease and oil, but can damage surfaces such as leather. Rinse the surface thoroughly after cleaning with a solvent.
Solvent cleaners
Used to cover up or get rid of unpleasant smells. They are often aerosols. You should spray only a little so they don’t overpower.
Deodorisers