CLEANING CHEMICALS

Floor Cleaning Chemicals

Stripping chemical For stripping or removing

embedded dirt or wax
Sealing chemical To seal floors, cover holes
and to prepare the floor
for floor finish
Emulsion wax This is a buffable wax
used for resilient floors
like vinyl, linoleum, and
rubber tile. It can also be
used for concrete
 Floor Cleaning Chemicals

Solvent wax This is a kerosene-based wax

that is used for wooden floors.
Paste wax To be used for polishing stone
floors, wood and resilient
floors.
Carpet shampoo For shampooing carpet
Carpet stain remover Used to remove stains or
spots on carpets.
Buffing solution For buffing so that the glass
of the floor will be
maintained.
 Floor Cleaning Chemicals

Extracting solution Used along with the extractor

when extracting carpets.
Degreaser Use this chemical to remove
grease , oil, dirt, carbon, ink,
mildews, soils and waxes on
floors
Chemicals for Cleaning Furniture, Fixtures,
Other Areas

Wood Polish To polish wood surface,

leather and imitation-
leather surfaces. Spray it
sparingly and evenly on
the surface.
Chemicals for Cleaning Furniture, Fixtures,
Other Areas

Disinfectants like Lysol, They are used to disinfect

used with a sprayer toilet bowls, urinals, sink
and other areas that are
most vulnerable to bacterial
contamination. Dilution will
depend on the degree of
disinfection. The average is
one cup of Lysol to 1 gallon
of water.
 Chemicals for Cleaning Furniture, Fixtures,
Other Areas
Metal polish To be used for polishing
brush copper and metal
surfaces.

Apply small amount on a

cleaning towel and rub metal
surfaces until the tarnish
disappear. Rinse immediately
and remove left-over polish
with hot water.
Chemicals for Cleaning Furniture, Fixtures,
Other Areas

Air Freshener To be sprayed in the room in

order to remove foul odor in
guestroom, comfort rooms
or any area with foul odor.
Use sparingly.
Chemicals for Cleaning Furniture, Fixtures,
Other Areas

Muriatic Acid This strong chemical shall be

used only for removing
cement or plastic remains
from floors. It is not
advisable in cleaning toilet
bowls since it is very strong
and it can damage the tiles;
Chemicals for Cleaning Furniture, Fixtures,
Other Areas
Lacquer or Paint Use this chemicals to remove
Thinner lacquer or paint from hard
surfaces.
 General Rules in the Use of Cleaning Equipments

 Check electrical appliances and equipment before

use. Check if there are frayed wires, loose plugs and
connections. Never use any appliance that is
defective.
 Handle equipment with care and never bump on
them on hard surfaces.
 Clean and store equipment in their custodial room
immediately after use.
 General Rules in the Use of Cleaning Equipments

 Empty dust bags of vacuum cleaners before they

overload and after use.
 Follow manufacturer’s operating instruction.
 Schedule a regular check-up of equipment to prevent
serious breakdown.
 To avoid electric shock or short circuit, do not expose
equipment to rain or water. Store them indoors to
protect them from getting wet. Electrical equipment
should never be used in wet surface.
 Cleaning Standards

Tasks Standards (expected

results)
1. Ceiling cleaning • Ceiling is free of cobwebs
and dirt.
• Ceiling fan and fluorescent
are thoroughly dusted.
• Spots if any are removed.
2. Sweeping • All swept floors do not have
dust streaks nor does show
mark where dirt was picked
up.
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Tasks Standards (expected

results)
3. Vacuuming • All carpeted areas/upholstered
are vacuumed regularly, kept
clean, free of dust.
• All spots are removed upon
discovery
4. Floor Stripping • Stripping and removal of old
floor finish is done whenever
necessary to avoid yellowing
and build –up in corners,
baseboards or under furniture.
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Tasks Standards (expected

results)
5. Mopping • Water is used sparingly.
Cleaning solutions are
rinsed quickly and the floor
is dried at once.
6 Floor Polishing • Floor finishes are not
allowed to build up in
corners, baseboards or
underneath furniture.
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Tasks Standards (expected

results)
7. Dusting • All surfaces are dust free.
• All corners are vacuumed.
8. Window Cleaning • Window glasses do not have
smudges nor watermarks.
• Window frames and channels
are dust free.
9. Cleaning glass • It is thoroughly cleaned, no
panels, mirrors visible streaks, scratches or
spots.
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Tasks Standards (expected

results)
10. Cleaning of • Ashtray are emptied of soil and
Ashtray cigarette butts, washed and
wipe-dry.
11. Waste disposal • Trash garbage and dirt are
garbage containers disposed immediately.
• Containers are cleaned as often
as necessary.
• Containers are underlined with
plastic.
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Tasks Standards (expected

results)
12. Dusting/Cleaning • It is thoroughly dusted;
of Furniture and surfaces are free of dirt and
Fixtures spots.
• Appliances are arranged in
their
13. Comfort Room and • The floor is mopped, sanitized
Restrooms and dried.
• There is no sign of marks or
streaks on walls, fixtures,
doors, door handles and other
surfaces
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Tasks Standards (expected

results)
14. Grounds • All walkways, parking spaces,
Maintenance planted areas are clean, free of
littered objects.
• Cemented/concrete pavements
are free from spots.