Hospitality Cleaning Floors

Summary

This training video from Viwanda Foundations outlines essential housekeeping procedures, focusing on floor cleaning techniques. It details the preparation and execution of dry mopping, wet mopping, floor scrubbing, and floor finishing. Each section emphasizes the importance of using the right tools and methods, such as holding mops at a 45-degree angle and employing zigzag movements with floor scrubbing machines. The video concludes with a reminder to inspect the cleaned areas and return furniture to its original arrangement, ensuring a thorough and professional cleaning process.

Takeaways

• 🧹 Takeaway 1: Prepare for dry mopping by gathering necessary materials, including a dry mop and dustpan.
• 🧹 Takeaway 2: Clear the floor of any large debris or trash before starting the dry mopping process.
• 🧹 Takeaway 3: Hold the dry mop at a 45-degree angle and push it straight ahead to effectively remove dust.
• 🧼 Takeaway 4: For wet mopping, gather all required materials such as cleaning solution and a wet mop with a water tank.
• 🧼 Takeaway 5: Always place a 'wet floor' sign on the floor being cleaned to ensure safety.
• 🧼 Takeaway 6: Mix cleaning solution with water in the mop's tank, dip the mop into the solution, and rinse as needed.
• 🧽 Takeaway 7: For floor scrubbing, prepare by using a floor cleaning machine and ensure it's in working condition.
• 🧽 Takeaway 8: Move the floor scrubbing machine in a zigzag pattern, overlapping passes to cover the entire floor area.
• ✨ Takeaway 9: After scrubbing, use a wet vacuum cleaner to dry the floor and wet mop it again if necessary.
• ✨ Takeaway 10: For finishing, use a floor cleaning machine with a buffing head and spray a shining solution on the floor.

Q & A

What is the first step in preparing for dry mopping?

The first step is to read all the material needed, such as a dry mop and a dustpan. You may also use a brush to pick up large trash items.

How should a room attendant hold the dry mop while cleaning?

The room attendant should hold the dry mop stick at a 45-degree angle and push it straight ahead.

What should be done if the mop becomes soiled during dry mopping?

The attendant should clean the mop whenever it becomes soiled.

What materials are needed for wet mopping preparation?

For wet mopping preparation, you need a cleaning solution, a wet mop, and a water tank. Additionally, place a wet floor sign on the floor to be cleaned.

Describe the process of wet mopping floors.

Fill the mop tank with water and mix in the cleaning solution. Dip the wet mop in the solution, hold it at a 45-degree angle, and mop the floor. Rinse and clean the mop when it becomes soiled.

What preparation is required before using a floor scrubber?

Prepare by gathering all materials, including the floor cleaning machine with a scrubber head, scrubbing pads, a dustpan, and checking if the floor machine is in working condition.

How should the floor scrubber be operated?

The attendant should put the power cable over their shoulder and move the machine in a zigzag fashion, overlapping each pass to ensure the entire floor is covered.

What is the procedure for finishing or polishing floors?

Prepare by reading all necessary materials and using a floor cleaning machine with a buffing head and buffing pads. Spray a shining solution on the floor and move the machine in the same fashion as during scrubbing.

What should be done after completing the floor cleaning process?

Inspect the area to ensure the floor is clean and free of dirt or slush. Place all cleaning equipment back and rearrange the furniture and carpets as they were before.

Why is it important to clear the floor of large debris before starting cleaning?

Clearing the floor of large debris ensures a more effective cleaning process and prevents damage to cleaning equipment.