Housekeeping Dept 6- Ceaning Agent or Chemical

1. 1. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Cleaning Agents or Chemicals

2. 2. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Water  It is the most commonly used medium
for cleaning and rinsing.  The housekeeping staff needs to use only soft water because
hard water cannot dilute detergents properly.  Non-oily and non-greasy stains such as
ink stains can be removed using water.
3. 3. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Vinegar It is used in removing light stains in the
bath.
4. 4. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Bathroom Cleaners  They come in liquid form
for easy cleaning.  They clean, descale, and disinfect the bathroom walls, bathtubs,
bathroom flooring, sinks, and showers.  They often contain phosphoric acid. TASKI /
Diversey R1: Cleaning and Sanitizing of Bathroom / Toilet surfaces Area to be cleaned:
All bathroom surfaces, sink, tub, tiles, floors and fittings How to Dilute: For cleaning : 20
ml in 1 ltr. water For sanitizing : 50 ml in 1 ltr. water Usage of this Cleaning Agent: 
Spray directly on the surface to be cleaned  Leave for 2 seconds  Scrub if necessary
and wipe surface with clean and dry cloth  Replace cloth regularly
5. 5. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com TASKI R9: Removal of hard stains from
Bathroom Walls and Fittings Area to be cleaned: Oil stained floor How to Dilute: 50 -
100ml in 1 ltr. water, as per the stain requirement Usage of this Cleaning Agent: 
Prevent scale dirt on wall fittings  Spray directly on the surface to be cleaned  Leave
for 20 sec  Scrub and drain plain water  Wipe surface and polish all metal surfaces
with clean cloth  Replace cloth regularly
6. 6. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com TASKI / Diversey R6: Toilet bowl cleaner Area to
be cleaned: Toilet bowls and urinals How to Dilute: Ready to use, No need to dilute
further. Usage of this Cleaning Agent:  Heavy duty toilet bowl and urinal cleaner.  Do
not use on stainless steel, enamel, marble and tiles.  Flush around bowl specially
around rim and bowl waterline.  Direct nozzle under toilet rim and evenly over the
surfaces.  Leave for 5 – 10 min.  Flush toilet.  Push water level down with toilet
brush. Toilet Cleaners  They are available in liquid form containing strong hydrochloric
acid.  They remove stains and plumbing scales easily, and restore the shine of their
surface.
7. 7. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com TASKI / Diversey R3: Glass cleaner Area to be
cleaned: Windows, mirrors, glass display cases How to Dilute: 20 – 50 ml in 1 ltr. water
for cleaning all types of glasses and mirrors Usage of this Cleaning Agent:  Spray
directly on a dry clean cloth  Apply to the surface and wipe with a clean dry lint free
cloth  Replace cloth regularly  Buffing dry Glass cleaner
8. 8. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com TASKI / Diversey R2: All purpose cleaning agent
Area to be cleaned: All types of floor and walls How to Dilute: Normal soiling : 20 - 40 ml
in 1 ltr. water Heavy soiling : 50 ml in 1 ltr. water Usage of this Cleaning Agent:  Floor
cleaner for glass and floor like Italian marble, Can be used for wet mopping as well as
scrubbing with a machine.  Wet moping solution to be taken in bucket/mop trolley 
Rinse the mop frequently  Alternatively use scrubbing machine and pickup direct
solution using a wet vacuum cleaner All purpose cleaning agent  This pleasantly
scented product which does not contain any abrasives or bleaches, is ideal for the quick
and gentle cleaning of all hard surfaces (e.g. TV cabinets, photo frames, telephones,
etc.) Including glass and mirrors.  TASKI R2 is recommended for use on shiny floor
surfaces like polished marble, granite, etc.
9. 9. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Clean Air Sprays  They are best for freshening
the hotel corridors, washrooms, bathrooms, and reception areas.  These sprays remove
the pungent smell of tobacco, smoke, and organic wastes. TASKI / Diversey R5: Air
Freshener / Room Freshener Area to be cleaned: Offices. Corridors, washrooms How to
Dilute: Ready to use, No need to dilute further. Usage of this Cleaning Agent:  Do not
spray directly on the floor  Spray upward into the center of the room as required
10. 10. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Surface Sanitizers  They often come in the
form of liquid concentrate.  They are water-based and sanitize the surfaces without
damaging their appearance.  The sanitizers reduce the presence of bacteria to a great
extent. They come with different concentrations and fragrances. Surface Sanitizer
Smartdose  It is a quaternary ammonium chloride-based, no-rinse sanitizer food contact
surfaces.  It can be used in three-compartment sinks and all other food contact surfaces
in facility.  It is safe for soft and precious metals (silver and gold).  It can be used as
cleaner and deodorizer. This sanitizer can be applied by mop, sponge, cloth, paper towel
or (hand pump) coarse trigger sprayer.
11. 11. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com TASKI / Diversey R4: Furniture polish Area to
be cleaned: All wooden floors and furnishings How to Dilute: Ready to use, No need to
dilute. Usage of this Cleaning Agent:  Shake the bottle well before use.  Spray on a
soft dry cloth.  Apply to the surface evenly and start buffing.  Buffed the floor / surface
to high shine.  Replace cloth regularly. Note: Do not use on glasses, floors, stairs and
laminated sheets Furniture polish
12. 12. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com TASKI / Diversey R7: For removal of oil and
grease Area to be cleaned: Oil stained floor How to Dilute: Normal soiling : 20 - 40 ml in 1
ltr. water Heavy soiling : 50 ml in 1 ltr. water Usage of this Cleaning Agent:  For wet
mopping, take solution, bucket and mop.  Rinse the mop frequently.  Alternatively use
scrubbing machine and pickup solution with wet vacuum. Degreaser  This is mainly
used in bars to remove the marks of grease and lipstick that cannot be removed by
traditional washing of glasses and cups.  Degreaser restores the surface shine and
transparency of the glasses and bowls.
13. 13. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Carpet Cleaning Agents  Cleaning and
maintaining the carpets are important tasks of hotel housekeeping.
14. 14. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com . Swimming Pool Cleaners  They are used for
cleaning the swimming pool water.  Some of them are TCCA-90 granules or tablets,
SDIC, hydrochloric acid (HCL), liquid chlorine, and alum.  The pool cleaning chemicals
kill the bacterial and algae growth in the water.  The chemicals like Sodium
Dichloroisocyanurate (SDIC) has 60% of chlorine content and is used worldwide for
disinfecting water.
15. 15. Delhindra/ chefqtrainer.blogspot.com Laundry Cleaners  They are liquid
concentrates with variable amount of peroxide that removes tough stains, bleaches the
linen, and enhances its whiteness. A number of chemicals are used in dry-cleaning: 
Camphor oil  turpentine spirits  benzene  kerosene  white gasoline  petroleum
solvents such as naphtha blends, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and liquid carbon
dioxide.  They remove the stains from silk tapestry without damaging the fibers.