Chemical & Safety Hazards
This 3-letter acronym refers to the documents that explain the hazards of every chemical you use.
What is SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
This tool is used to pick up water from the floor.
What is a squeegee?
This is the first thing you do when you start cleaning a room.
What is dusting (or picking up large trash)?
Before you mop what should you do first?
What is dry mop?
Trained cleaners work smarter, not _____.
What is harder?
Adding this common household cleaner to bleach creates a toxic, mustard-like gas.
What is Ammonia?
This machine is used to restore the shine to a floor.
What is a buffer?
This process goes above and beyond a daily clean to ensure a hygienic environment.
What is deep cleaning?
The type of finish applied to hard floors.
What is wax?
This is the common term for "high-touch" spots like light switches, doorknobs, and pencil sharpeners that require daily disinfecting.
What are touch points?
This is the specific amount of time a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to actually kill germs.
What is Dwell time?
This tool is to help make others cautious of a wet floor to prevent slips & falls.
This is the correct motion to avoid strain when mopping.
What is a figure-eight motion?
It is done every 5 years to remove old finish.
What is a strip and wax?
If a student has an allergic reaction, this is the most common surface where "hidden" allergens like peanut butter are found.
What are cafeteria tables?
This is the most common cause of accidents, which can be reduced by proper cleaning.
What are falls?
This high-tech tool, often used for quick touch-ups in restrooms or gym lockers, applies a fine mist of disinfectant to reach every nook and cranny.
What is C3 machine or KAIVAC?
You should always do this to your hands before putting on gloves.
What is wash them?
This tool is used to neutralize white salt marks on floors.
What is #34A Peroxide cleaner?
PPE stands for this.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
On the pH scale, a cleaner with this number is considered "neutral."
What is pH 7?
This powerful machine uses water and suction to pull deeply embedded dirt out of rugs and carpeted administrative offices.
What is a carpet extractor?
To lift a heavy object, you should use your leg muscles rather than these.
What are back muscles?
These are the most common areas missed by automatic scrubbers.
What are edges and corners?
This specific area of a school is generally considered the "germiest" surface, often harboring more bacteria than a toilet seat.
What is a water fountain (specifically the spigot)?