Tools & Equipments in Housekeeping Operations

October 18, 2013

Types of Equipment
Manually Operated Power Operated

Manually Operated
Gum Boots Gowns & Gloves Face Mask Plastic Broom Dust Pan Duster Hand Brush Round Brush Counter Brush Ceiling Brush Caddy

Manually Operated
Squeegee Plastic Bucket/Pail Mop Mop Wringer/Squeezer Trolley Ladder Spray Dust Mop Housekeeping Linen Cart Housekeeping Utility Cart Caution Signs Sponge

Types of Equipment
Manually Operated Power Operated

Power Operated
Floor Scrubbing/Polishing Machine

Carpet Sweeper

Vacuum Cleaner

Hydro Vacuum

Floor Scrubbing/Polishing Machine

-Used for multipurpose (shampoo, polish, scrub, etc) -Can be applicable for floors & carpets -Use appropriate pad for scrubbing, stripping and polishing. -Give enough time for the wax on the floor to dry before polishing

Carpet Sweeper
-Used to pick up dirt and small particles from the carpet -Press the handle and push towards the dirt to vacuum sweep the carpet -Comes in manual, battery or power operated

Hydro- Vacuum or Wet & Dry Vacuum

-Can also be used in cleaning wet and dry surfaces. -Used to absorb water from floors and to rinse the soiled area with the help of suction and water sprayer. -Come with squeeze attachment which works great in floor cleaning, striping and polishing.

Vacuum Cleaner
-The most common equipment for cleaning which is a handy equipment affixed with nozzles and attachment. -2 Types of Vacuum Cleaners -The upright vacuum (operate on a combined suction) -The floor vacuum ( cylindrical or spherical that works on solely suction)

Recap via Q & A

Two Types of Equipment What does the housekeeper use to: Clean the ceiling Clean the toilet bowl Advise caution to passing guests Clean the carpet Another work for Wet & Dry Vacuum Types of Vacuum Cleaner (position) Title of this report

Any Questions?