BETCO U: Basic Cleaning Techniques Training

The job that you do is very important to the image of your facility and to the well-being of the people who come through the doors everyday. Be proud of your profession.

The professional cleaner’s basic information

 Safety
 Preparation
 Specific cleaning tasks

Characteristics of Cleaners

 Wetting
 Penetration
 Emulsification
 Rinsing

Situations Affecting Cleaners

 Time
 Abrasion
 Chemical dilution
 Temperature

Work Smarter, Not Harder

 Prepare chemicals and equipment
 Top to bottom, dry to wet, back to front
 Dirtiest to cleanest
 Clean in the same direction
 Finish one task before starting another

Think Safety

 Read all product labels
 Read and understand MSDS sheets
 Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
 Practice Universal Precautions
 Place caution signs
 Report any unsafe conditions

Preparation

 Supply checklist
 Check PPE items
 Review tasks to be performed
 Ask questions
 Take note of inventory levels

Cleaning Tasks

 Wiping
 High dusting
 Dusting
 Policing
 Trash removal

Cleaning Tasks

 Dust mopping
 Wet mopping
 Procedure
 Type of mops and
 Auto scrubbing, standard floor
machine, burnisher

Cleaning Tasks

 Window cleaning
 Polishing
 Clean up
 Cleaning of equipment and tools
 Disinfection

The Custodial Closet

 Store only needed items.
 Limit the number of chemicals and other items to a
minimum.
 A place for everything and everything in its place.
 Keep the area clean.
 Inspect on a regular basis.
 Have up to date MSDS information.

Brian Harrod
Advanced Building Maintenance
333 Mamaroneck Avenue #301
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 697-0767

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