CARPET CARE II

CARPET CARE II

Maintenance Plan and Schedule – the five elements

A customized comprehensive carpet care program consists of five elements:

1. Soil Containment – isolation of soil entering the building using mats at entrances.
2. Vacuuming – scheduled frequency for removal of dry soil using a CRI approved “Green Label” vacuum.
3. Spot and Spill Removal System - using professional spot removal techniques.
4. Interim Cleaning – scheduled frequency appearance cleaning for all traffic areas.
5. Restorative Cleaning – scheduled frequency deep cleaning to remove residues and trapped soils.

There are some conditions where appearance change must be expected. In areas where
the oily material from asphalt sealers is tracked into the building, carpet and other
flooring may become yellowed over time. Check the traffic lanes often for slight dulling
of color; this indicates a build up of soil. It is virtually impossible to remove all of this
material once it has penetrated the fiber of any carpet. Entrance mats and scheduled
cleaning can reduce this phenomenon. Areas where large amounts of sandy soil enter the
building may become dull in appearance over time. This is due to abrasion of the fiber
surface, affecting the reflection of light. Frequent vacuuming helps to minimize this
problem.

A thoughtfully designed and implemented maintenance program performed by qualified
personnel, properly equipped and trained, is essential for optimal long-term performance.
If you don’t maintain it, you can’t
expect it to stay clean.


Carpet Performance

Start with the right carpet choices that lead to the best end-use carpet performance.
1. Specifications : Was the carpet properly specified in relation to the intended use of the carpet at its location?
2. Color Selection : Was the proper color selected to meet traffic conditions,intensity of sunlight, etc.?
3. Installation : Was the carpet installed according to CRI’s Standard for Installation Specification of Commercial Carpet1?
4. Maintenance : Has a scheduled maintenance plan been designed to serve the needs of the location?

Carpet performance is directly related to specification, installation and proper
maintenance. When the right style of carpet is chosen and it is professionally installed, a
professionally designed and instituted maintenance program will increase the life
expectancy and performance of that carpet. Color selection is critical in long term
appearance retention. For example, a light color cut pile is a poor choice in heavy traffic
areas; a darker color loop pile will retain its appearance longer and is a better choice in
heavy traffic areas. Facility managers and maintenance supervisors who understand this
concept can increase the longevity of the carpet and save on future capital replacement cost.
There is a big difference between cleaning carpet and maintaining carpet. Cleaning is the
removal of apparent soil. For many commercial carpet owners, cleaning takes place
irregularly, on an “as needed” basis. Soiling, however, is a cumulative process which, if
allowed to go too far, cannot easily be reversed. Maintenance, in contrast to cleaning,
is a scheduled on-going process of soil removal designed to maintain carpet’s daily
appearance at a consistent level of cleanliness.

Carpet performance is most effectively enhanced and maintained when the following
exist:

• Cleaning is the process of locating, identifying, containing, removing, and properly disposing of unwanted material. This means removing unwanted substances from an environment or environmental compartment. When exposure is reduced, the probability of an adverse effect is also reduced.

•  Constant attention to and application of principles of maximum restorative cleaning and minimum residue, especially as they apply to safety, the proper and effective use of chemicals, carpet extraction machines, and vacuum cleaners.

•  A recognition that carpet care must take all of the following into account, the management of sources of unwanted substance that can get into the carpet; the activity levels; design of carpet; the Environment in which carpet is installed; and ventilation.

Consistent management program emphasizes:

  - Effective cleaning systems directed at maximum restorative cleaning, minimum
residue, safety, and ease of use Cost effective cleaning strategy, plan, schedule
  - Training and recognition of cleaning technicians  Periodic inspection,
assessment and management review of cleaning programs

Read More

CARPET CARE 1

CARPET CARE 1

Purpose of Cleaning and Maintenance

Carpet Shampoo

Your commercial carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms
and overall facility image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the
beginning. A consistent and effective carpet maintenance program can maintain the
initial facility image and dramatically extend the life of your monetary investment. It is
the goal of this publication to assist you in preserving the original appearance of your
commercial carpet.
There are many valuable reasons we clean or maintain any object, including carpet. The
incentive for an effective cleaning and maintenance program is magnified when we
recognize these activities contribute to the following:

- Allows for the healthy reuse of space and materials.
- Maintains the value of property and reduces the rate of depreciation.
- Contributes directly to personal security, comfort, and productivity.
- Accents aesthetics.
- Creates a unique psychology that enhances quality of life.
- Encourages topophilia (affection for place).
- Elevates a sense of well-being, which is the essence of good health.
- Sends caring messages and image.
- Promotes human dignity.
- Manages waste and hazards and contributes to environmental protection.
- Ensures sanitation – reduces adverse exposure levels.
- Serves as a form of insurance that reduces risk and prevents crisis.

The appearance of carpet depends upon several factors – color, pattern, density, fiber, and
a viable carpet maintenance program. In order to keep carpet products performing their
best, designing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance plan is very important.
Great care should be taken when choosing carpet colors, patterns, and textures. These
features combined with fiber quality and construction standards engineered to meet
performance requirements are important factors.
Next Page>>>

Read More

LAUNDRY

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT:    

Here are the pieces of equipment can be found Hotels or Cruise Lines:
EQUIPMENT:

WASHER

1. Washer: Are machines intended for washing sheets, towels, and tablecloths and napkins. The machines are usually separated internally by three (3) compartments and have to be loaded equally so they are balanced.

DRYER

                               
2. Dryers: Are machines that are used to dry fabrics.Industrial dryers have a cool down period as part of the cycle.  Dryers  are used to dry towels and clothing/uniforms.

Folde / Roller / Flatwork Ironer

3. Flatwork ironer: Is a very large machine were sheets, pillow cases and table linen are pressed and dried.  They are fed into one side, pass through hot rollers, as they are pressed and dried. They exit through the backside of the machine and go to the folder.

SAFETY FIRST

- Check equipment and tools before usage.
- Be sure that the linen cart does not overflow and that linen remain in cart.
- Be aware of guest and crew safety while working with bins in the area.
- Linen/ terry separation.
- Stain treatment at point of separation.
- Proper loading of washers (do not overfill).
- C.A.T.
- Productivity and work ethic.
- Dryer loading.
- Drying process plus cooling cycle.
- Linen/ terry unloading.
- Lint trap cleaning.
- General Laundry cleanliness.
- Flat ironer operation.
- Linen folding technique.
- Quality control at separation process.
- Clean linen storage and distribution.

4. Folder: Is an automated piece of machinery that handles the final process of production from the flatwork ironer. It is where linen is automatically folded by blasts of air, in preparation for distribution and storage.

Dry Cleaning Unit

5. Dry-cleaning Unit : Is the process of cleaning fabrics without using water. Chemical solvents are used in this process. The dry-cleaning machine is the most sophisticated and hazardous machine in your work area and requires a well- trained individual to operate. These machines are being phased out from several cruise line and Hotels.

Wet Cleaning Unit

6. Wet Cleaning Unit: This machine washes garments with special environmentally-friendly detergents (orange oil, banana oil and soy). They are very similar to the Dry cleaning machines however they do not use hazardous chemicals, and are safe for discharging in laundry drains. These machines are replacing the dry cleaning machines, pictured above.
                             

Presser

7.Pressers: This is a machine that clothing is ironed on.These machines operate with steam or Electric. They come in different sizes and shapes to accommodate different types of garments.

Thermopacth

8. Thermopatch: This machine is designed to attach temporary labels on clothing. It is important to do so to identify each garment received, so they can be assembled afterwards   attach temporary labels on clothing. It is important to do so to identify each garment received, so they can be assembled afterwards.

Laundry Chart

9. Laundry Carts: Carts are large buckets made of hardened fire resistant fiber, used to transport and hold linen. They have a minimum of four wheels and are intended for heavy-duty transport.
                              

Linen Storage

10. Linen Storage Room:    This is a location where all clean and finished items are stored.


11. Laundry Flow:  Is the process of moving linen through the production steps, from the source to completion.
                           LINEN FLOW CHART:  LAUNDRY FLOW CHART

Laundry Flow Chart

Read More

TOOLS

There are several Tools which are commonly used in Housekeeping Department, here the listed Tools for basic knowledge :

A. Cleaning Tools

Applicator Refill

1.  Applicator Refill : A Tool for Window Wash Applicator that are available in varied styles, colors and designs. These can be fitted into any of window panes and are suitable for application in residential houses, apartments, commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals and modern office blocks. These versatile product are made with highest grade material making them appropriate for every kind of cleaning works.
 
2.  Applicator Set :

APPLICATOR SET

A Tool for Window Wash Applicator that are available in varied styles, colors and designs. These can be fitted into any of window panes and are suitable for application in residential houses, apartments, commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals and modern office blocks. These versatile product are made with highest grade material making them appropriate for every kind of cleaning works.


3.  Bottle Sprayer : Is the most common type of chemical container. These bottles are usually 32 oz. in size.

Chemical Bottle Sprayer

<

There 3 types of Bottle Head
           1. Trigger sprayer : This type of bottle top sprays out a mist or stream of chemical
             

             2. Squirt top/Flip Top : This type of bottle top allows chemical to pour out, as you squeeze the  bottle.

Flip Top Bottle Head

3. Foamer head : This type of bottle top sprays out the chemical as a foam. It is designed to safeguard your health as the  user. Foamer heads are intended to reduce the fumes of a strong chemical and make breathing easier.

Foamer

     DO NOT USE A CHEMICAL THAT REQUIRES A FOAMER HEAD WITHOUT ONE!!

4.  Broom :  An implement for sweeping consisting of a long handle to which is attached either a brush of straw, bristles, or twigs, bound together, or a solid head into which are set tufts of bristles or fibres

BROOM

5.  Bucket : A deep, cylindrical vessel, usually of metal, plastic, or wood, with a flat bottom and a semicircular bail, for collecting, carrying, or holding water, sand, fruit, etc.; pail. Various Bucket Colors can be found around us, but usually in the hospitality industry Bucket color is for special purposes, eg; Red Color is for Cleaning Solution, Grey Color is for Rinsing and White Color is for Sanitizing.


7.  Caddy :

Chemical Caddy

Is a tool to assist you to carry your daily work chemicals and tools. The caddy is to be cleaned daily after usage.
Food or personal items are not to be stored in your Caddy

8.  Duster Cotton Cloth and SET:  It can be used for dry Moping

9. Dustpan : Capture dirt, soil, and debris

10. Floor Brush
11. Push BROOM
12. Floor Squizer

13. Glass Squizer
14. Hand brush
15. Hand gloves
16. Handgloves Disposable
17. Heavy duty steptool
18. Ladder
19. Lamb wool Duster :

20. Microfiber Duster stick :

21. Mop Bucket Double :

22. Mop Bucket Wringer :

23. Mop Cloth
24. Mop Stick
25. Pad Color
26. Pad Twister 17 Red
27. Pad Twister 20 Red
28. Pad Twister 17 White
29. Pad Twister 20 White
30. Bonnet PAD
31. Carpet Spotting Brush
32. Permagrib Pad driver with Plate
33. Dyna-Scrub Brush 15"- Medium (maroon)
34. Polypropylene Brush 15"- Soft
35. Room Attendant Trolley
36. Scotbrite
37. Scraper

38. Telescopic 3,6m
39. Toilet Brush

B. Precaution Tools

1. Yellow Sign
2. Safety Chain
3. Safety Cones
4. Respirator
5. Goggle
6. Masker
7. Hand gloves
8. Hand gloves Disposable
9. MSDS

Read More

CLEANING TOOLS

CLEANING TOOLS

RAG / DUST CLOTH

1. Rag / Cleaning Cloth / Dust Cloth
In hospitality Industry  Cleaning Rag or can be named Dust Cloth is very important cleaning kit. Some Hospitality Industries use special Rag with different Color for used  for different purposes.
 The Purposes for recycling programs many Hotels and Cruise Line using Out of Order Towel and Linen for Rag or dust cloth, and basically here is the explanation and proper way how to use RAG or DUST CLOTH efficiently.
 - Let's take a rag
 - Lay the rag flat.
 - How many squares do we have here? 
 - Fold in half, from side to side.
 - Now fold it in half, this time from top to bottom.
 - So now we have one quarter

- If you look at this 1/4 rag, you have a top surface and if you turn it    
  over, you have a bottom surface, which means you can use this rag on two sides.
- Now if you turn the rag around, bringing the inside out, you have another two sides to use.
  That makes it  side three and side four.
- Now if you turn the rag inside out, you have another four sides to use.
- So in total, this rag, if properly folded will have eight (8) sides.

Now, many of you probably would hold a rag in a clump or bunched up.  Using it this way, you will not gain the full use out of the rag, nor will you be touching the surface in a consistent manner.
Now that you have learned a new technique, you can see how one rag can be used up to eight (8) times.
   
For your safety, when using a rag, place it in your hand so it covers your fingers and palm, including the outer side of the hand.
This way if you are cleaning a wall, for example, and there is a sharp edge or nail sticking out, the rag will be first contact point, instead of your skin. This will prevent injury or cut.  Always have the rag extend     beyond your hand, next to the little finger

   

Read More