3.
Yourself
◦ Clean & smart
appearance
◦ PPE
Gloves
Suitable footwear
Plastic apron
Work area
◦ Ventilate the area
◦ Hazard warning signs
◦ Removing furniture or
large debris
◦ Protecting
surrounding surfaces
Preparation
4. Choose and use the correct machinery & equipment for
the job!
5. Before
using electrical equipment…..
Check the power supply cables and plug for damage, report and label
if necessary, isolate machine and do not use
Ensure hands are dry when plugging or unplugging electrical machinery.
When plugging a machine into an electric socket, make sure the
switch is in the off position
Always make sure to plug the machine into a free plug socket. If
non-available, ask a supervisor before unplugging any other machines
Ensure that portable appliance testing (PAT) has been undertaken in
the last 12 months. If not, do not use, remove and report to
supervisor/manager, do not use, label as faulty and remove from use.
Before starting and after use, carefully check that internal dust bags are not full,
check the internal filters are clean and free from debris and brushes or pads are not damaged or worn
Health and safety
6. Don’t
forget!
Always keep cable behind the machines.
Do not place cable over shoulder at any time.
Place a safety sign over the lead/cable
Remember non-electrical equipment needs checking for safety too. This may
include mops, buckets, brushes or mop-sweepers
Report any issues with work area and/or equipment
All equipment should be left clean, dry and tidy in storage area after use.
Health and safety
7.
Chemicals
◦ Remember to follow manufacturers instructions
◦ Ensure you have the correct chemical for the
type of flooring and the task in hand
◦ Always follow dilution rates
◦ Remember to wear PPE when handling cleaning
agents
Health and safety
8.
Prepare area
Keep mop head in contact with the floor
AT ALL TIMES
Maintain a leading edge
Cover floor area systematically
Remove soilage with a dustpan & brush
Mop head MUST be suction cleaned after use
Dry Sweeping - Method
10.
Prepare area
Apply cleaning solution to the floor using the
mop
Mop the floor using a figure of 8 stroke with each
pass overlapping
Clean edges by ‘cutting in’ parallel to skirtings
Use an abrasive pad on stubborn marks
Damp Mopping - Method
11.
Ensure bucket is always behind line of work
When wringing out mop stand in front of the
wringer and press down firmly
Remember to change the cleaning solution
when dirty
Try and leave the floor as dry
as possible
Damp Mopping - Method
12.
Prepare area & machinery – Remember to adjust the vacuum cleaner
if needed for the surface being cleaned
Switch the vacuum cleaner on.
Start vacuuming the floor at a point furthest from the door, paying
particular attention to edges and corners.
Suction clean the floor in parallel, overlapping lanes covering all the
floor area. Several passes may be needed.
On completion, re-wind the cable.
After use, all equipment should be checked,
cleaned, dried and returned to the storage
area.
Suction cleaning - Method
13.
Prepare area & check machinery
Ensure you have the correct pad for the task and floor
surface
Buff the floor using overlapping passes to ensure an even
appearance
Remember to ‘cut in’ parallel to skirtings
Always position cable behind the line of work
Check and turn the pad as necessary
Always mop sweep the floor after buffing
Buffing - Method
14.
Prepare area & check machinery
Ensure you have the correct pad & cleaning agent for the
task and floor surface
Spray a fine mist over an area of about 2m² taking care
not to over spray onto other surfaces
Pass machine over the damp area and buff until dry and
polished. Overlap to ensure an even appearance
Spray cleaning - Method
15.
Spray clean adjacent to skirtings by ‘cutting in’
Always position cable behind the line of work
Check and turn the pad as necessary
Always mop sweep the floor after spray cleaning
Check floor for even appearance after completion
Spray cleaning - Method
16.
Remember all equipment should be checked and cleaned after
use
Any damage should be reported to the appropriate person
Cleaning solutions should be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly way
Cleaning cupboards should be secured after use
Remove hazard warning signs and close ventilation when
appropriate
Return furniture to its original position
After tasks are completed…
