Ch 11 Cleaning Flashcards
What are 4 basic levels of cleaning quality?
- Basic - Visible Dirt
- Prestige - clean even if not dirty
- Clinical - Dirt, bacteria and virus
- Specialized - Data centers
What is prestige cleaning?
Clean surfaces even if not dirty - nightly dusting of furniture and vacuuming.
What items can be used to keep dirt from entering a building in the first place?
- entrapment devices
- entrance vestibules
- efficient hvac systems
- efficient air filters
- exhaust systems
How does an efficient hvac system help to prevent dirt accumulation?
Remove dirt from outside air as well as circulated in the building.
What are the basic facilities and tool that a cleaning staff must be equipped with?
Base of operations.
Proper equipment and supplies
Comfortable uniforms and id
What is material safety data sheet?
Checked for safety and environmental implications before storage and use.
When are powered machines generally used?
To clean large areas. Carpets and floors.
Explain 3 types of vacuum cleaners
- upright
- wet-dry
- Back pack
List 7 classes of cleaning chemical products
- General detergents
- Disinfectants
- Hand cleaners
- Finish strippers
- Floor sealers
- Carpet- cleaners
What is a sealer?
Used to protect floor surface longer then a floor finish
- Water emulsion
- Petroleum
What is the training requirements for workers who may be exposed to cleaning chemicals?
Ensure employees that they are or may be exposed to hazard chemicals
Why Is cleaning so expensive?
Labor is intensive and must cover the entire building
What are the 5 types of cleaning contracts?
- Fixed rate
- Cost plus percentage fee
- cost plus fixed rate fee
- management fee
- incentive contract
What is the primary advantage of a cost plus percentage fee contract?
Flexible cleaning program. Costumer is free to determine contract needs based on change in occupancy.
What is the primary advantage of a cost plus fixed fee contract?
Flexible cleaning programs and eliminates any incentive to increase costs.