Texture: it refers to the surface quality –
how something feels when we touch it. Smooth, straight & neat
textures collect less dust as compared to rough texture, raised patterns
& grooves.
Floor plan:
The furniture to be bought according to the size of the room. Enough
place should be available in between of the furniture so that the
cleaner may clean them easily.
Design:
Furniture should be so designed that the cleaning under and behind them
is easy. Furniture on castor wheels is easy to move. Bed frames should
not have raised edges as it may graze the hands of bed maker. Drawers
should slide easily and handles well placed.
Colour: medium toned colour should be used so that the dust is not visible. Dark colors show dust and dirt. Light colors show stains.
Carpets: dark colored and shorter pile carpets are preferred since they are easy to clean.
Upholstery:
should have minimum of decorative items like buttons as it becomes
difficult to clean around them. Upholstery should be easily detachable
for easy cleaning. Upholstery may have stain resistant chemicals applied
on its surface. Bed covers are provided so that the bed does not get
crumbled or dirty during the day time.
Surfaces:
Tables should have easily maintained finishes. Laminates and stone top
tables are easy to clean as compared to wood. Wooden tables may have
glass pieces kept on them so that the wooden surface does not get
scratched. Brass and silver surfaces become tarnished easily.
Lighting:
The fixture should such that they can be easily opened for cleaning.
Decorative light fixture should be lacquered instead of brass since
brass tarnishes easily.. The lamp shades should be of the material which
is easy to clean.
Bathroom:
Non slip, easily drained surface, tiled walls, moisture proof lighting.
Ceramic bath tubs are easy to maintain as compared to marble Bath tubs
but are delicate and may crack on mishandling. Grouting should be done
on the edges of bathtub & tiles. Shower curtain made of plastic be
used which are easy to clean.
Corridor: should have easy clean material on its lower part of the wall called DADO.
No smoking rooms: should be maintained separately as the smell of cigarette is not easy to remove.
COVED SKIRTING – helps in maintaining a room clean since there are no edges which would trap dirt.
