CHAPTER 8:

CLEANING TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT
◦Cleaning tools and equipment are very essential
to make the work of the housekeepers easier
and faster. The correct choice as well usage
helps the property in terms of cutting cost, labor
and time.
A. MAID’S CART
MAID’S CART or TROLLEY – used to stock a given
number of linen, equipment and supplies to service
an allotted number of rooms.

Arrangement of Articles in the Maid’s cart

• Lower shelf – carries heavier like bed pad, bed
sheets and bed spreads.
• Middle and top shelf – pillow slips and bath linen.
• Top tray – guest supplies such as matches,
laundry bags & forms, sewing kits, ball pens,
guest stationary, soaps, shampoo bottles, toilet
tissue and tissue rolls and shower caps among
others. Cleaning agents can be also found here
for easy access.
Cleaning equipment are placed below the trash
bag.
In stocking cart, pointers are to be followed such as:

a. Keep cart and caddy tidy

b. Place the supplies in designated areas on cart
c. Do not overload cart
d. Ensure adequate supplies on cart and in caddy
e. Restock cart and caddy at end of shift in order to prepare for the next
shift or day.
B. CLEANING TOOLS

HAND BRUSH CLEANING CLOTH SPONGES

SCOURING PAD SHOE POLISH BRUSH COBWEB BRUSH
TOILET BOWL BRUSH GARBAGE BAG PLUNGER
 MOP BUCKET WITH
GLOVES WARNING SIGN WRINGER DUST MASK
EYE GOOGLES SPRAYER MAID’S CADDY
SHOES/BOOTS SQUEEGEE GARBAGE BINS/RECEPTABLES
DUST PAN AND HAND BRUSH TONGS DUSTPAN
UTILITY MOP BUCKET FLOOR PADS
 C. CLEANING EQUIPMENT

UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANER CARPET SWEEPER
POLISHER EXTRACTOR HAMPER CART LADDER
 D. CLEANING CHEMICALS

POWDERED DETERGENT BLEACH DISINFECTANT DEODORIZER

DEGREASER METAL POLISH SEALER STRIPPER
SOFTENER WINDOW CLEANER MARBLE POLISH ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
Other cleaning chemicals used in housekeeping:

1. Ammonia – softens hard water and emulsifies grease.

2. Methylated spirit – a type of alcohol used to remove grease stains.
3. Wood polish – polish wood surface, leather and imitation-leather surface.
4. Insecticides – for fumigation process.
5. Muriatic acid – a very strong chemical used in removing cement and tough stains.
6. Drain cleaners – to declog drains.

Tips in using cleaning products and tools:

1.Use products properly:

• Follow instructions
• Prevent waste
2. Be sure that cleaning tools are in good condition before use.
3.For vacuum cleaner:
• Check bag and filters daily; replace if required
• Check cords for fraying
• Check plugs for loose connections
• Check handle carefully to prevent damage
• Use even strokes to cover entire area
• Start vacuuming at furthest point of the exit
• Avoid hitting furniture and baseboards
• Look for and pick up small items with your hands, not with vacuum cleaner
• Use appropriate attachments for surfaces
- crevice tool for ledges, corners and furniture corners
- small brush for furniture, upholstery, and drapes
- floor brush for hard-surfaces floor
- power nozzle for carpet
• Clean vacuum cleaner
• Report problems to maintenance department
4. For step ladder:
• Place level, stable surface
• Open and lock into position
• Move ladder closer to object rather than extending reach
5. For toilet bowl brush:
• Use only on inside of toilet bowl
• Swish around bowl
• Ensure upper rim o bowl is cleaned
• Store in caddy
6. For push mop (dry rust mop):
• Clean mop head
7. For floor mop (wet mop):
• Clean after use
• Rinse with disinfectant
• Squeeze out excess water
• Hang to dry
8. For dusters:
• Cover areas with strokes in one direction
• Clean after use
9. For cleaning buckets:
• Label buckets and use for specified duties only
• Check that water temperature is not too hot
• Do not overfill (at least ¼ full only)
• Clean after use
10. For rags and sponges:
• Use clean, damp rag for dusting
• Have separate sponges/rags for cleaning bathrooms
• Do not use sponges/rags used on toilets on any other surfaces
• Clean after use (wash and allow to dry)
11. For gloves:
Use proper gloves for various tasks:
• Disposable gloves for stripping beds
• Heavy duty gloves for toilets
• Industrial strength gloves for handling hazardous materials such as
needles
• Wash and disinfect reusable gloves after each use
12. For nozzle bottles:
• Use only for products authorized by property
• Label accordingly
• Rinse nozzle before re-filling
• Check for leaks or cracks
• Replace if needed
THANK YOU!!!