Homecare housekeeping unit,laundry processes

HOUSEKEEPING IN HOMECARE

1. HOUSEKEEPING

2. CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIALS OBJECTIVES Explain meaning of cleaning Importance of cleaning Identify cleaning equipment Identify cleaning materials Outline factors to consider in selection of equipment and materials Use of cleaning equipment and materials Improvisation

3. Explain meaning of cleaning Cleaning is a process of removing dust, dirt or any other undesirable materials like stains, spots, contents of an ashtray Dust collectively refers to the loose particles, which are very easily moved by air and settle on any surface. It is easily removed with the help of a dry cloth. Dirt refers to dust which sticks to any surface with the help of moisture or grease. It is more difficult to remove dirt as compared to dust. Dirt has to be removed either with a detergent or any other cleaning agent.

4. Importance of cleaning Preservation of surfaces, fittings and fixtures To promote health and safety and the welfare of people. To provide a socially acceptable environment To prevent the spread of infection and diseases To control the amount of dirt and dust in an establishment To improve the general appearance of the establishment and provide aesthetic appearance environment.

5. Identify cleaning equipment Dustpans Buckets and basins Carpet sweeper Vacuum cleaner Floor polisher

6. Identify cleaning materials Detergents Soaps Bleaches Disinfectants Stain removers Air freshener Mops Brooms and brushes Dusters Cleaning cloths Rubber gloves Aprons Boots/shoes

7. Classify cleaning equipment - Labour saving - The various pieces of mechanical equipment used in the housekeeping department are usually powered by electricity or gas. All kinds of brooms raise and disperse dust, so that, with the advent of the more hygienic process of vacuum cleaning, brooms are used less often for cleaning purposes in hotels. Manual -Manual equipment can include all types of equipment that clean or aid in the cleaning process by directly using maneuver, operation and energy of employees Power operated

8. Outline factors to consider in selection of equipment and materials Amount of work Surface to be cleaned Cost of purchase and operation Methods of operation whether manual or power driven Storage space Safety Skills for running the equipment Versatility

9. Use of cleaning equipment and materials Instructors manual Right purpose Care and maintenance Skills required

10. Improvisation Ashes Charcoal Sand Twigs Old blankets/clothing Newspaper Salt Lemons juice

11. Vacuum cleaner

12. Floor polisher

13. buckets

14. detergents

15. bleaches

16. disinfectants

17. Cleaning cloths

18. Brushes and brooms

19. Protective gears

20. Dust pan

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