Cleaning Supplies and Materials – Purpose and Proper Usage

Scouring Pads
Purpose
Green

• For scrubbing purposes only

White

• For cleaning painted surfaces, glass mirrors, marble and porcelain

Proper Usage

• (Green) Should not be used for painted surfaces, mirrors and glass panels. Neither should it be used with scouring powder.

• (White) Always make sure the pads are wet before using them.

• (White) Wash and rinse after each use. Also rinse at the end of each day to ensure that there is no soap left on the pads.

Dusting Cloths
Purpose

• For using wooden and painted parts

Proper Usage

• Make sure that clothes are clean otherwise the dusty cloth will merely rub the dust unto the surface being dusted.

Cleaning Towel
Purpose

• Used for drying bathroom walls and floor tiles after they are cleaned.

Proper Usage

• Make sure the clothes are dry.

Polishing Cloths
Purpose

• For polishing metal surfaces like bathroom fixtures

Proper Usage

• Use cloths that are made of fiber to be able to absorb the water left behind during the cleaning process.

Hand Brushes
Purpose

• For brushing away dust from rough surfaces, such as rattan, wickerwork, etc.

• Also used for cleaning tiles

Proper Usage

• Always make sure that the brush is not left immersed on the cleaning water for too long.

Toilet Bowl Brush
Purpose

• For cleaning toilet bowls

Proper Usage

• Toilet brush should be kept after use in the storeroom either in a holder or in a plastic bag hanging on one end of the trolley. Never leave the brush with other cleaning equipment as this may contain a lot of dirt and bacteria.

Mop with Mop Handle
Purpose

• For manual floor mopping

Proper Usage

• Clean water must be retained in one bucket while water has to be squeezed into another bucket.

Floor and Window Squeegees
Purpose

• Used to remove excessive water from the surface and corners; it also speeds up the drying process.

Proper Usage

• Make sure that the rubber strips are supple. Have it replace the moment it turns hard and brittle.

Ceiling Brooms
Purpose

• For removing cobwebs in the ceiling

Proper Usage

• Clean the brittles of the brooms after use and at the end of each shift.

Oilers
Purpose

• Used in hinges of doors to prevent squeaking noises

Proper Usage

• Use sparingly. Once there is no more squeaky sound, wipe excessive soil away as it can break on floor or carpet.