FLO: Lesson 3 Flashcards
Carrier of amenities and cleaning supplies during room make up.
Roomboy’s Cart
used to stock all necessary guest supplies in accordance with the allocated numbers of rooms that are required by housekeeping department in effectively performing hotel operations.
Roomboy’s Cart
It is a very effective housekeeping tool as it is capable of carrying large amount of supplies and equipment.
Roomboy’s Cart
It can also reduce the valuable time of a housekeeper as it provides an assurance regarding availability of all guest supplies together.
Roomboy’s Cart
Used to eliminate loose soil and dust particles from carpet surfaces, upholstered furniture and even hard surfaces.
Vacuum Cleaner
To be used in scrubbing, stripping and polishing hard floor surfaces and also vinyl, wood parquet, etc.
Floor Polisher
Used to pick-up dirt and particles from the carpet.
Carpet Sweeper
Is called an “all purpose vacuum” as it is used for both dry and wet surfaces and also for absorbing water in flooded or wet surface.
Hydro-Vacuum Cleaner
Used when the carpet is heavily soiled. It penetrates into the inner surfaces of the carpet and removes embedded soil or dirt.
Carpet Extractor
Used for drying carpet after extraction. It expedites drying by about 50%.
Carpet Dryer
For mopping, floor stripping and waxing.
Floor Mop
Used to wring and flush out excess water in the mop during damp mopping.
Mop Wringer
Needed to remove excessive water from the surface and corners. It also speeds up the drying process.
Floor/Window Squeegee
_______is for fine and flat surfaces like vinyl and wood. ______ is ideal for rough surfaces like grounds.
Soft Broom and Stick Broom
Used to dust mop the floor during follow up cleaning
Dust Mop
Warning sign to alert people that the floor is wet and slippery and they should not step on it. It is a tool for the prevention of slips and injuries.
Caution Sign
Container for cleaning chemicals and tools.
Caddy Box
Should not be used for painted surfaces, mirrors and glass panels, nor with scouring powder.
Green: for scrubbing purposes only
Yellow: for cleaning painted surfaces, glass mirrors, and porcelain.
Scouring Pads
Used for dusting wooden furniture.
Make sure the cloths are clean; otherwise the dusty cloth will merely rub the dust onto the surface being dusted.
Dusting Cloths
Used for drying bathroom walls and floor tiles after they are cleaned. Make sure the cloths are dry. If the walls and tiles are not wiped dry, water marks will develop.
Cleaning Towels
This cloth is used for polishing metal surfaces like bathroom fixtures. Use cloths that are made of fiber to be able to absorb the water left behind during the cleaning process.
Polishing Cloths
This brush is meant for brushing away dusts from rough surfaces such as rattan, wickerwork. Make sure that the brush is not left immersed on the cleaning water for a long time
Hand Brushes
Used for dusting furniture and fixtures.
Dusters
Should be kept after use in the storeroom either in a holder or in a plastic bag hanging on one end of the trolley. Never leave the brush with other cleaning equipment elsewhere as they contain a lot of dirt and bacteria that can contaminate other cleaning materials
Toilet Bowl Brush
Used to remove cobwebs in the ceiling.
Clean the bristle of the broom after use and at the end of each shift.
Ceiling Brooms
For cleaning in between surfaces of tiles. Brush the cleavages in between tiles using this tool, then sweep away the dust.
Grouting Brush
Used to protect the hands from getting into direct contact with the dirt that maybe a source of bacterial contamination and disease.
Tongs
Protection of cleaners against contamination during the cleaning process
Hand Gloves
Serves as eye protection when handling dangerous chemicals while cleaning.
Goggles
The receptacle is for the disposal of trash.
Trash Receptacles with Plastic Liners
For stripping or removing embedded dirt or wax.
Stripping Chemical
To seal floors, cover holes and to prepare the floor for finish.
Sealing Chemical
This is a buffable wax used for resilient floors like vinyl, linoleum, and rubber tile. It can also be used for concrete floors and marble.
Emulsion Wax
This is a kerosene-based wax that is used for wooden floors.
Solvent Wax
To be used for polishing stone floors, wood and resilient floors.
Paste Wax
For shampooing carpet
Carpet Shampoo
Used to remove stains or spots on carpets
Carpet Stain Remover
Use this chemical to remove grease, oil, dirt carbon, ink, mildews, soils and waxes on floors
Degreaser
For buffing so that the gloss of the floor will be maintained.
Buffing solution
Used along with the extractor when extracting carpets
Extracting Solution
