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Cleaning-Is a process
Housekeeping-Refers to the of removing dirt,dust
management of duties and chores and grime by using
involved in the running of
household,such as
methods such as
Cleaning,Cooking,Home dusting,shaking,sweepi
Maintenance,Shopping and Bill ng,mopping,washing
payment or polishing

The tools and equipments used by the *DUSTER-DUSTER

housekeeper ARE USED FOR
REMOVING DUST
AND FOR WIPING
VARIOUS
SURFACES

*Dustpan-Used to *Mops-Useful
collect dust and dirt tools in wiping
with a help of a dirt and dust from
broom the floor

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*Brooms-used in *Bucket or pails-

used for holding
sweeping dirt and water or detergent
dust from the while cleaning
floor and other
areas that need *Garbage bins-to
cleaning hold gathered
garbage and trash
while cleaning

Brushes-use for specific cleaning purposes.

*Toilet brush-use for cleaning bidets and toilet bowl.
*Sink brush-used for unclogging sink.
*Scrub brush-use for cleaning sturdy dirt from floors and walls.
*Carpet hand brush-an alternative for vacuum in cleaning the carpet.
*Cane hairbrush-soft nylon brush used to prevent damage to cane
surfaces.
*Soft hand brush-used to collect dust
*Wall brush-soft brush with long handles to clean hard to reach walls.
*Feather brush-used to clean delicate surfaces like
lampshapes,television,etc.

* Caddy basket -used to

hold small tools and
chemicals while
cleaning.
CLEANING
*Squeegee - used to
gather water while
EQUIPMENTS
cleaning window
glasses.

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*Floor Scrubber and Polisher- used in
scrubbing, stripping, and polishing hard
floor surfaces, vinyl, wood parquet, etc.
Use the appropriate pad for scrubbing,
stripping, and polishing. Give the wax
on the floor enough time to dry before
polishing.
*Upholstery Steam Cleaner-used to clean
carpet and upholstery. It had been fitted
with an upholstery wand for maximum
reach when dealing with tight, hard-to-
reach crevices of upholstery.
Vacuum Cleaner This is used in removing
dust and small pieces of debris from the
floors, upholstery, furnishings, walls, and
ceilings. It comes with different flexible
attachment such as crevice nozzle,
upholstery cleaning brush, floor cleaning
brush, etc. Among the five cleaning
equipment, the most commonly used by a
room a cleaning guestroom are the
vacuum cleaner and polisher.
Parts of a Floor Polisher
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*High Pressure Washer-This equipment is
designed to remove soil from the surface with
the help of water and steam subjected to high
pressure. Water under pressure dislodges the
dirt from the surface.
*Carpet Shampoo Machine-This equipment
is used for deep cleaning and stain removal.
The cleaning agents are simply mixed with
hot water and detergents. The detergent is
injected on the carpet piles and extracted
back by a wet vacuum built into the same
machine.
Parts of Vacuum Cleaner
How to Safely Use Electric Equipment
*Voltage of the machine and supply should be same.
*Plugs must be used correctly.
*Machine and socket must be switched off before
plugging in or disconnecting.
*Check the cable and flexes if properly clamped into
plugs.
*Loose cable should lie behind the machine as close
to the wall as possible and passes over door handles
if passing the door way.
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Scheduling and Performing One's Task Employee scheduling
will depend greatly on the occupancy of the hotel. The number
of occupants varies depending on the season. The executive
housekeeper is the one who decides on this matter. The standard
practice in assigning rooms to housekeepers is 16 rooms per
room attendant. The productivity standard in cleaning an
occupied room takes about 30 minutes, then 6 minutes in
cleaning the bathroom, and 4 minutes in loading carts and tea
breaks. A hotel room with 100 rooms and all are occupied needs
8 room attendants per shift. There is also a software that can be
used to aid the complexities of the task such as the Visual Rota..
SAMPLE ROOM ATTENDANT WORK SCHEDULE
Tools and Equipment Care
•Perform basic preventive maintenance.
•Execute clean up practices on the tools and equipment that must
be maintained.
•Keep all cutting tools sharp. Use the right tool for the job.
•Ensure tools are in safe working order. Attach a "do not use" tag
to damaged tools and notify the maintenance department.
•Clean up and pick up after yourself as you go, Good maintenance
practices on the job site must be maintained.
•Manufacturer's instructions for operation and maintenance should
be followed. All equipment must be inspected before and after use
and all defects should be reported.
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Assignment or distribution of tasks should be fair and
equal. No employee must be overburdened with tasks.
Rotation of tasks is also considered to avoid monotony.
Common task for all employees is to provide service for
the guest. The executive housekeeper should make sure
that rotation of employees on different floor is observed
and each floor should have an equal employee to work
on the entire tasks
Maintain Cleaning Tools, Materials, and Equipment
Proper selection and maintenance of equipment are
important factors to consider Selecting the proper
tool for the job and using the tool properly will
increase efficiency and reduce maintenance problems.
Purchase tools that are well made and suited to the
intended use. Commercial usage may entail more
heavy-duty demands on equipment Always follow the
routine "clean up while in use and clean up before
keeping it."
*Maid's Cart or Trolley Care and Maintenance
•All soiled linen bags and thrash bags should be emptied.
•Thorough cleaning of maid's cart is done once a week.
The wheels may be oiled during the cleaning for smooth
movement of the trolley.
*Safekeeping of Cleaning Tools and Equipment Hand
tools:
•Store hand tools in a clean dry storage area.
•Protect surfaces of cutting tools in storage.
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Equipment:
•Store equipment in a clean dry storage area.
•Rinse and clean spray equipment after each use.
•Clean and check wheel-driven gears.
•Clean maid's carts after use.
•Carts and trolleys should never be used as general
dumping grounds when not in use.
•When storing maid's cart, it should be clean and then
stored and locked.
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Safekeeping of Cleaning Tools, Equipment, and
Chemicals
•Provision should be made for correct storage of all
equipment. There should be space for each machine.
•Shelves, cupboards, and drawers for all spare parts
(e.g., mop brush, mop heads, and mop pads) should be
provided.
•Storage place should be equipped with power points.
•Proper lighting should be provided.