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JULY 2012
Equipment should be checked for wear and tear.
Machinery and equipment to be stored in accordance with supervisor’s instructions.
Sponges should be rinsed with clean water.
Brushes, pads and mop head to be hung up to dry.
Clean spray bottles and rinse nozzle.
Tanks must be flushed clean and left open to dry.
Cleaners Room to be left clean and tidy at all times.
BROOMS
Brush broom head to remove dirt and dust
Broom must be stored upright, head up, not on bristles.
When dirty, brooms should be washed in germicidal solution.
CLOTHS/DUSTERS
Cloths should be washed periodically and hung out to dry.
CARE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT
BUCKETS
Rinse bucket in clean water.
Buckets should be stored upside down in Cleaners Room.
MOPS
Remove any loose mop strands.
Mops should be rinsed and hung to dry.
Remove fringes and hand wash in warm germicidal solution. Rinse.
Do not machine wash or dry.
To be stored upright, head on top.
VACUUM CLEANER
Empty bag after use.
Wipe machine with damp cloth and then dry.
Clean brushes after use.
Store correctly in Cleaners Room.
BUFFING MACHINE
Brushes, pads to be removed from machine.
Brushes, pads to be cleaned when soiled.
OH&S
Always check electrical cords and general safety of electrical equipment before use.