Cleaning Surfaces and Floors Flashcards
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This is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor and also for the work of installing a floor covering.
Flooring
This is the term used to describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface.
Floor Covering
Good-looking flooring could improve the value of the ____ and could possibly attract more ________.
home, visitors
What are the 10 Types of Flooring?
- Hardwood flooring
- Bamboo flooring
- Ceramic tile
- Wood parquet flooring
- Laminate flooring
- Marble flooring
- Carpets and rugs
- Vinyl sheet
- Rubber flooring
- Cork flooring
It is one of the favorite
types of flooring. It presents a combination of beauty and durability that would rarely have on a flooring type.
Hardwood Flooring
One of the latest additions
of flooring types, this flooring is durable, elegant, and comes in a variety of colors usually ranging from honey brown to light tan. It provides a strong, clean surface, but could darken over time or when exposed to sunlight. This flooring should not be left wet.
Bamboo Flooring
When selecting flooring
type that requires
waterproofing, this flooring
is the best alternative. This flooring could be used as floor tiles, indoors, or as counter tops. It is made of porcelain color through tile body are the best to hide scratches or damages due to their composition.
Ceramic Tile
This floorings have a
very different look from
typical hardwoods. They are made up of geometrical patterns composed of individual wood slats held in place by mechanical fastening or an adhesive.
Wood Parquet Flooring
One of the cheapest
flooring types available,
this flooring is very easy to maintain. It provides a strong, durable surface that can resist burns, scratches, and chipping.
Laminate Flooring
These are one of the most
durable and versatile tiles
to use. They can be used for the floors, walls, and hallway columns. These tiles are easily cleaned and maintained. They are also very easy to engrave with stylish textures and designs that suit your artistic tastes.
Marble Flooring
This flooring are squares, like ceramic tiles, which have been
proven to be superior in
choices in every way. This new flooring can be easily installed by most homeowners. Another benefit is that if there is a spill on the flooring, just one tile needs to be replaced.
Carpets and Rugs
This flooring are used to be called linoleum floors and they are available in a variety of colors and styles. This flooring are excellent in bedrooms and kitchens. This type of flooring has an ease of installation and is quite affordable. The most common of this floorings used today are sheet vinyl.
Vinyl Sheet
This flooring would be excellent, like recreation rooms, home exercise rooms, playrooms, and children’s bedrooms. There is very little maintenance required, just a routine wash and occasional sweeping is all it takes. This floors come in many colors as well as cut and inlaid designs, too.
Rubber Flooring
It is a natural harvested
product that comes from
trees in Portugal and Spain. This is retrieved only from mature trees and can only be harvested every 9 years, so it is also very economical. This can be colored in any shade because it easily absorbs stains.
Cork Flooring
(1) Before each step in cleaning, the equipment should be _____, in working order, and appropriate for the floor surface.
clean
(2) The floor area that is to be cleaned should be __________.
blocked off
(3) The equipment should be thoroughly ______, allowed to ___, and stored in the proper ________.
washed, dry, location
(4) Color-coded mops and buckets should be provided for ______________ to be cleaned. This will prevent the spread of _________________ from one area to another and reduce the possibility that these substances will be spread in the process of cleaning a _____.
different areas, foreign substances, spill
What are the reasons for cleaning the floor?
- To prevent injuries due to tripping or slipping- injuries due to slips and trips on level floors are a major cause of accidental injury or death.
- To beautify the floor
- To remove stains, dirt, litter, and obstructions
- To remove grit and sand which scratch and wear down the surface
- To remove allergens, such as dust
- To prevent wear to the surface (Example: by using a floor wax or protective sealant)
- To make the environment sanitary (Example: in the kitchens)
The treatment needed for different types of floors is very _________. For safety, it is most important to ensure the floor is __________________ wet after cleaning and mopping.
different, not left even slightly wet
_______ is used on some floors to absorb any liquids that fall rather than trying to prevent them being _______. The _______ is swept up and replaced _______.
Sawdust, spilled, sawdust, each day,
This was common in the past in pubs and is still used in some butchers and fishmongers.
Sawdust
What is the proper way of cleaning the floor with wood flooring?
- Clear the floor of any furniture that is easy to move.
- Sweep or vacuum all loose dirt and debris.
- Mop the floor, going along with the grain. If the floor has polyurethane finish, dampen a mop with water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Be sure to ring out the mop thoroughly before using it on the floor. Run the mop back and forth, going with the grain of the wood in smooth strokes. If the floor has lacquer or shellack finish, do not use water. This can stain the wood and cause buckling
What is the proper way of cleaning the floor with tile and stone floors?
- Dirt or dust should first be removed with a vacuum cleaner or a broom.
- Have a floor cleaning solution or spray bottle for the appropriate floor. If you are cleaning stone floors (marble, granite, travertine, and others), make sure the cleaning agent states that it is for stones. An acidic tile cleaning solution can be used on ceramic and porcelain floors.
- After spraying the tile or stone floors in a small area, use a mop to clean and scrub the floors.
