Maintenance and

Storage of Cleaning

Tools and
Maintenance is the systematic care and protection of tools and
equipment and other machines in order to keep them in a safe,
usable condition that limits downtime and extends productivity.
Thus, 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”.
A. Correct
Maintenance of
Cleaning Tools and
Equipment
 A further part of a health and safety strategy is
to maintain tools and equipment regularly. This
helps to identify safety problems before they
become a serious hazard. Only qualified people
should carry out the maintenance. They should also
keep records of their inspections.
Furthermore, when it comes to management, there
is one important way to follow the rules and to
manage the safe use and maintenance of tools and
equipment. This is to assess and control the risks.
Employers should conduct risk assessments that
cover the setting up, use and maintenance of tools
and equipment at work. The risk assessment process
must identify the environments in which workers
will use the tools and equipment at work. The risk
assessment process must identify the environments
in which workers will use the tools and equipment;
any local conditions that may affect safety; and how
the workers will actually use each item in practice.
Risk assessments such as these let employers
know what orientation and training they need to
run. The assessments also show what
information employers must make available in
the form of posters, user guides and safety
signs.
By limiting risks in this way, employers have
some control over potential hazards.
Specifically, employers should:
-Place guards on machinery to protect
fingers and limbs
-Ensure that system controls have
appropriate warning devices
-Insist staff wear personal protective
clothing as necessary
-Arrange for maintenance when equipment
is safely shut down and not in use.
Tools and
Equipment Care
and Maintenance
 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 should be followed.
 All equipment must be inspected before and after
use and all defects should be reported.
When it comes to the use of cleaning equipment, the following general
rules need to be followed:

1. Check electrical appliances and equipment before use. Check if

there are frayed wires, loose plugs and connections. NEVER use any
appliances that is defective.

2. Handle equipment with care and make sure it does not bump on hard
surfaces.

3. Clean and store equipment in their proper location immediately after

use.
4. Empty dust bags of dry vacuum cleaners before they overload
and after each use.
5. Follow manufacturer’s operating instructions.
6. Schedule a regular check-up of equipment to prevent serious
breakdown.
7. 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 surfaces.
B. Proper
Storage/Safekeepin
g of Cleaning Tools
and Equipment
a. Hand Tools:
 Store hand tools in a clean dry storage
area.
 Protect surfaces of cutting tools in
storage
b. Tools and Equipment:
 Store tools and equipment in a clean dry storage area.
 There should be space for each tools and equipment
stored.
 Clean and spray equipment after each use.
 For the equipment with wheels, clean and check wheel-
driven gears.
 The storage of all cleaning tools and equipment
should also be a well-ventilated area.
 Perform basic preventive maintenance.
 Execute clean up practices on the tools and
equipment that must be maintained.
 Use the right tool for each job.
 Ensure tools are in safe working order.
Attach a “Do Not Use” tag to damaged tools.
 Clean up and pick up after yourself as you
go. Good maintenance should be followed.
 Manufacturer’s instructions for operation and
maintenance should be followed.
Types of Chemicals
for Cleaning and
Sanitizing
Tools and Equipment
 Cleaning is the removal of dirt by physical or chemical means
while sanitation is the process of reducing or getting rid of microbes
on surfaces to make them hygienic. Sanitizing touchable surfaces
kills the germs and microorganisms that soap and water cannot.
Moreover, it is important to clean, sanitize and store equipment
properly for us to avoid bacteria from penetrating. Cleaning and
sanitizing the equipment is essential and the most important aspects
of a sanitation, therefore different types of chemicals for cleaning and
sanitizing are to be used.
Some considerations on the selection of cleaning chemicals
before used. Cleaning chemicals should be:
 mild
 of good quality
 bactericidal
 of a wide microbe spectrum
 none corrosive
 pleasant in terms of odor
Types of Chemicals
for Cleaning and
Sanitizing
Cleaning is the removal of dirt by physical or chemical means while
sanitation is the process of reducing or getting rid of microbes on
surfaces to make
them hygienic. Sanitizing touchable surfaces kills the germs and
microorganisms
that soap and water cannot. Moreover, it is important to clean, sanitize
and store
equipment properly for us to avoid bacteria from penetrating. Cleaning
and sanitizing
the equipment is essential and the most important aspects of a
sanitation, therefore
different types of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing are to be used.
Some considerations on the selection of
cleaning chemicals before used.
Cleaning chemicals should be:
 mild
 of good quality
 bactericidal
 of a wide microbe spectrum
 none corrosive
 pleasant in terms of odor
Types of Chemicals for Cleaning and
Sanitizing
Cleaning agents or chemicals are used to make
the cleaning job easy. They
are substances used to remove dirt, including
dust, stains, bad smells, and clutter
on surfaces. Here are the following chemicals
or cleaning agents:
1. Detergents. These are made from pure soap or organic
chemicals. There are
two types of detergent:
a. Soap detergent. It comes in flakes for washing delicate fabrics
and powder for
washing soft fabric.
b. Synthetic detergent. It is made from organic chemicals
derived from
petroleum. It is used for cleaning task and for washing up the
floors. It
may be in forms of powder, liquid, gel or crystals.
2. Deodorants. These are used
for hiding bad smells. They
counteract stale odors
and sometimes introduce
fragrance in the area. They are
used in guest rooms,
bathrooms and in public areas.
3. Acid Cleaner. It is used to dissolved
hard water deposits, remove mild rust
stains, and eliminate soap film from
around the sink and on shower doors.
They
are useful in removing tarnish from brass
and copper.
4. Laundry Aids. These help and
contribute to the cleaning action of
laundry
detergents and offer special functions and
benefits. Types of laundry cleaning
aids includes fabric softeners, enzymes,
conditioning agents, dry-cleaning fluids,
brightening agents and more.
5. Alkaline Cleaners. These are particularly
good in removing grease.
6. Polishes. These are applied to a surface to
form a hard-protective layer and thus
guard against finger marks, stains, and
scratches. They also create a pleasant
shine on a hard surface. Examples are metal
polish, furniture polish, and floor
polish.
7. Solvent Cleaners. These are used
extensively for dry cleaning and for
stain
removal and useful for cleaning grease
or polishing surfaces. They all have
strong fumes and should be used in a
well- ventilated room.
8. Floor Seal. It is applied to a
floor’s surface to form a semi-
permanent protective
barrier to prevent dirt, liquids,
grease stains, and bacteria from
penetrating.
9. Disinfectants. These are used
to kill harmful germs. Examples
are:
a. Phenol. It is used in dilute or
concentrate solution to disinfect
surfaced in Hospital
b. Halogen. Its elements chlorine and
iodine may be used as disinfectants.

10. Abrasives. These are used to

remove very stubborn stains of
various
surfaces.
Safe Use of Cleaning Chemicals
-Read container labels and follow directions.
-Make sure all chemical containers are not
leaking or damaged.
-Label all chemicals correctly.
-Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at
all times while handling chemicals.
-Do not mix chemicals.
-Do not sniff contents of containers.