Classification of Cleaning Agents
Classification of Cleaning Agents Cleaning agents are classified according to the principle method by which soil or stains are removed from the surface. This will be determined by their composition.The principle classes are: Water Detergents Abrasives Degreasers Acid cleaners Organic solvents Other cleaning agents 1. WATER:Water is the simplest cleaning agent and some form of […]
Floor Seals : Cleaning Agents
Floor seals are semi-permanent finishes applied to a flooring to render it impermeable to protect the surface from dirt, stain and other liquids and to provide an easy to maintain surface. The floor surface must be clean and dry before a seal is applied or it will not ‘key’ to the surface. These acts as […]
Polishes : Cleaning Agents
Polishes are used to give sheen on the surface from which the light is reflected evenly. They do this by smoothing out any unevenness on the surface of article, as in the polishing of the metals. They also provide a protective layer as in case of floor and furniture polishes. Their compositions may be depending […]
With Maintenance
COORDINATION WITH MAINTENANCE From Housekeeping to Maintenance Maintenance Order Slip: It gives the details about the type o maintenance to be carried out in the specific area. When the rooms are off for a certain period of time, this information has to be passed on to engineering so that they can see and check if […]
Food Pick up Area : Food Service Areas ( Ancillary Departments)
Food Pick up Area is the area that connects the Kitchen to the Restaurant from the back-side. This area is an inter link between the Kitchen staff and Service staff and requires proper management for smoothly functioning of the Restaurant. A Chef often referred to as ‘Barker’ is responsible for shouting the orders that are […]
Composition, Care, & Cleaning Of Metal
Composition, Care, & Cleaning Of Metal Hard surfaces are found in various forms, in different areas, in all hospitality establishments.To keep the hotel property looking as fresh as it did the day it first opened, housekeeping employees involved in the care and maintenance of these hard surfaces must know the composition of these surfaces.The type […]
Principles of cleaning, hygiene and safety factors in cleaning
Basic Principles of cleaning in Hotel Housekeeping Department Regardless of the type of the hotel or size of the hotel, the housekeeping department should follow the certain basic principles in cleaning or basic cleaning rules to follow in any kind of cleaning activity, whatever the nature of the surface, material or the soil. The room attendants or room […]
Ceramics : Composition, Care and Cleaning of different surfaces
Ceramics & Stoneware These materials are made from a base of sand and clay and are extremely porous unless a glaze or seal is applied to outer surface during or after manufacture. They are used for sanitary fitting, tableware and kitchenware. Floor as well as Wall Tiles. Manufacture:- Different proportions and types of clay are […]