HOUSEKEEPING ROUTINE WORDS
(Define each word so that they may understand meaning)
1. Abrasive : Is the act of rubbing or grinding down.
2. Agitating : Is the process of moving an item with a forceful action process.
3. Blotting : Is the process of drying or soaking up a liquid spill using an absorbent material (ie. clean rag)
4. Buffing : Is the process of polishing a surface.
5. Bonneting: Is the process of carpet surface cleaning, using a cloth pad and rotary machine. This process is discontinued on the Holland America Line ships
6. Cleaning: Is the act of freeing an item from dirt or contaminating matter. It is the action of making an item unsoiled.
7. Color-fast: Having color that will not run or fade. For carpets or fibers, (ie. solution-dyed nylon)
8. Contaminating: Is the act of polluting ( making foul or dirty) or infecting.
9. Consuming: Is the act of usage of an item or a product (i.e. chemicals)
10. Conserving: Is the act of respecting and protecting the general environment, and elements of the area that you work in.
11. Delivering: Is the process of assisting and putting an item or a service in the possession of another person, usually for the purpose of consumption.
12. Disinfecting: Is the act of killing germs (micro organisms or microbes that can cause disease) and bacteria (single-celled bodies that live by relying on others and cause disease)
A disinfectant chemical should stay on the surface for a minimum of six minutes to kill most of the germs and bacteria.
13. Drying: Is the act of extracting moisture from an item. Commonly used in laundry with flatwork ironers and dryers.
14. Dusting: Is the act of removing small dust/ airborne particles from an item or surface. Dusting is done to create a cleaner environment.
15. Ergonomics: Is the science of proper body movements and functions, to avoid injury. (i.e. do not pull a cart, rather, push a cart) (i.e. bend your knees when lifting a heavy item...)
16. Carpet Extracting: Is the process of deep cleaning the fibers of carpet via the extraction/suction method. This process requires a carpet extractor machine.
17.Laundry Extracting: As related to Laundry, it is the act of drawing out water from linen in a spin cycle of a washer machine.
18. Feeding: As related to laundry, it is the act of feeding damp sheets, table linen and napery through the feeding side of the flatwork ironer.
19. Finishing: Is the final step in the process of a production effort.
20. Folding: As related to laundry, it is the final production act whereby the sheets, table linen and napery are usually bent in the middle causing them to double in thickness for the purpose of space conservation and storing.
21. Mopping: Is the action or process of moving a clean absorbent material (rayon or cotton depending on actual task) on a floor to either apply or pick up liquids. This includes a mop head attached to a handle in order to clean, prepare, wax or pick up.
22.Organizing: Is the act of assembling or making ready an item for use or action.
23. Removing: Is the process of eliminating or physically relocating an item.
24. Rinsing: Is usually the middle act of flushing a surface to remove chemical, and to neutralize a surface or item in preparation for the application of the final process. (i.e. rinsing chemicals out of a laundry wash cycle or rinsing a floor after stripping)
25. Sanitizing: Is the process of freeing any item from possible health effects. It is the final act after washing and rinsing. (100 ppm bleach)
26. Scrubbing: Is the act of cleaning, using an abrasive action.
27. Sealing: Is the process of adding a protective coating to shield a surface.
28. Separating: Is the act of setting apart items from others
29. Shining: Is the action of polishing to a high gloss appearance.
30. Soiling: Is the act of making an item unclean.
31. Sorting: Is the act of organizing and separating items/ assignments into categories or classifications.
32. Surfactant: Is a surface-active agent needed to break down dirt. (ie. detergent is a surface-active agent)
33. Storing: Is the process of placing items in a designated location. We store chemicals separate from supplies and equipment,In order to maintain a safe environment.
34. Stripping: Is the first action in the process of removing a wax-like build up or protective material from a surface. This step is usually done to prepare a surface for re-sealing.
35. Sweeping: Is the process of passing a broom over an area to collect debris/ dirt.
36. Vacuuming: Is the process of passing an electric sweeper machine at has the suction power to pick up and collect dirt for disposal.
37. Washing: Is usually the first process in attempting to break down dirt. It usually is accompanied by chemical to assist with the surfactant process.
38. Wiping: Is the process of rubbing with cloth or paper, in order to clean or dry, by using a 5-overlapping method.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
HOUSEKEEPING ROUTINE WORDS
