cleaning Flashcards
2 types of detergent
soapy and synthetic
made from boiling animal and vegetable fat with strong alkali (used for skin, clothes and soft fabric)
soapy detergent
made from natural petroleum chemical (used for housekeeping)
synthetic chemical
made from mild to strong concentrated hydrochloric acid. have to use protective gear (mask, gloves & etc.)
acid cleaner
used for metal cleaning
citric acid and acetic acid
removing lime from sanitary ware
dilute hydrochloric acid
removing stubborn water stains from floor or sanitary wares
oxalic acid
2 types of cleaners
alkaline cleaners and solvent cleaners
used for washing clothes and removing grease (need of strict supervision because it is corosive and poisonous)
alkaline cleaners
dry cleaning and stain removal
(mostly used for windows, mirror, picture frames)
solvent cleaners
to kill harmful bacterias and germs
disinfectants
decreasing the number of microorganisms
sanitizing
3 sanitizing methods
radiation, heat and chemicals
methods of using heat to sanitize surfaces
steam and hot water
applied to food factories for packaging
radiation method