ABM : EDUCATION: Basic Cleaning Techniques Training

BETCO U: Basic Cleaning Techniques Training The job that you do is very important to the image of your facility and to the well-being of the people who come through the doors everyday. Be proud of your profession. The professional cleaner’s basic information  Safety  Preparation  Specific cleaning tasks Characteristics of Cleaners  Wetting  Penetration  Emulsification  Rinsing Situations Affecting Cleaners  Time  Abrasion  Chemical dilution  Temperature Work Smarter, Not Harder  Prepare chemicals and equipment  Top to bottom, dry to wet, back to front  Dirtiest to cleanest  Clean in the same direction  Finish one task before starting another Think Safety  Read all product labels  Read and understand MSDS sheets  Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Practice Universal Precautions  Place caution signs  Report any unsafe conditions Preparation  Supply checklist  Check PPE items  Review tasks to be performed  Ask questions  Take note of inventory levels Cleaning Tasks  Wiping  High dusting  Dusting  Policing  Trash removal Cleaning Tasks  Dust mopping  Wet mopping  Procedure  Type of mops and  Auto scrubbing, standard floor machine, burnisher Cleaning Tasks  Window cleaning  Polishing  Clean up  Cleaning of equipment and tools  Disinfection The Custodial Closet  Store only needed items.  Limit the number of chemicals and other items to a minimum.  A place for everything and everything in its place.  Keep the area clean.  Inspect on a regular basis.  Have up to date MSDS information. Brian Harrod Advanced Building Maintenance 333 Mamaroneck Avenue #301 White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 697-0767