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JULY 2012
Wipe edge of squeegee blade with clean cloth after each stroke.
Use cloth to clean and dry bottom ledge.
Mop up any spillage’s.
Clean treated glass surfaces in accordance with instructions supplied by manufacturers or suppliers of treated glass
Check ladders before use.
Make sure ladder is resting on firm surface.
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
GLASS CLEANING (Continued)
Make sure ladder is secure before mounting.
Do not climb onto window ledges or unsecured objects, such as chairs, boxes etc.
Safety equipment (harnesses, etc) must always be used for external
window cleaning.
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External window cleaning is a specialist job. If you have not had the training, do not proceed. Inform your
Supervisor.
If cleaning windows, make sure that ladders are used correctly and that all necessary safety harnesses, etc,
are being used.
GENERAL CLEANING TASKS
CARE OF CLEANERS ROOM
All equipment, etc., to be removed from room.
Room to be dusted from top to bottom.
Room to be swept and vacuumed.
Floor to be wet mopped.
All shelves and fittings to be sponged with disinfectant solution.
Where sinks are installed, drains have to be washed with appropriate cleaning material and rinsed.
All equipment and other items to be returned to room. As each item is returned it must be checked for wear and tear, any damage or defect noted
and reported to Supervisor, stock of chemicals and other items recorded and replacement ordered as required to maintain stock levels or replace
worn or damaged items.
In storing equipment care should be taken to ensure driving heads and brushes are not still attached to machines and that mops and brooms are
stored in an upright position.
All chemicals to be stored safety and correctly.
All toxic and hazardous chemicals to be stored in a safe and secure position. Poisons must be stored under Supervision.
All electrical power leads to be checked for fraying or exposed wires.
All switches and power points to be checked.
Safety Notices to be prominently displayed. (ABSA can supply appropriate safety notices).
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Check electrical equipment for wear or damage.
Store equipment and chemicals correctly or they will create a hazard.
Do not lift heavy objectives above your head.
CARPETED FLOORS
CARPET SPOTTING
Spots and spillage’s should be attended to as soon as possible after they occur. The longer the delay the harder it will be to remove them.
Inspect carpet before vacuuming and spot clean if necessary.
Pick up large items by hand.
Use hand brush to pick up dry, loose soils.
Use scraper to remove thick or sticky soils and wipe up residue with a dry or moistened cloth.
For liquid spills blot up as much as possible with absorbent material and then wipe with nominated cloth.
Always use the simplest methods first. Most spills can be removed with water or a mixture of shampoo and water.
Always work in a circular motion, starting outside the stain and working inwards.
After removing spot or stain, sponge the area with clean water and blot as dry as possible with absorbent material.
Brush the carpet pile in the same direction as the rest of the carpet.
Cover the damp area with a piece of furniture.
When the origin of the stain or spillage is known, consult list of recommended materials to be used for the particular liquid or substance
concerned.
Stubborn stains should be reported to the Supervisor.
Care should be taken when attempting to remove stains which require chemical treatment to avoid causing further damage or bleaching of carpet.
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Gloves must always be worn when using chemicals.
CARPETED FLOORS
VACUUM CLEANING - PROGRAMMED
Pick up large and sharp items of litter (eg. pins, paper clips).
Inspect areas to be vacuumed for spots and stains and treat in accordance with carpet spotting instructions.
Make sure machine is switched off before plugging into power point and power switch is off.
Make sure machine is fitted strictly in accordance with manufactures instructions.
Using wand, vacuum traffic areas and other areas where visible soil is present.
Switch machine off before disconnecting from the power point and power switch is off.
Machine to be checked before and after use and any damage reported to Supervisor.
Machine must always be fitted in accordance with manufactures instructions.
Turn vacuum cleaner off if there are any burning smells or unusual noises and report to Supervisor.
Empty bag after use, the more dust in the bag, the less effective the machine, the harder the job.
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