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JULY 2012
Check electrical safety of equipment prior to use.
Power leads to be checked for fraying or exposed wires, any defect to be reported to Supervisor.
Power leads to be kept behind machine at all times to prevent machine from cutting or damaging lead.
Do NOT remove plug by jerking or tugging power lead.
CARPETED FLOORS
VACUUM CLEANING - FULL
Pick up large and sharp items of litter (eg. pins, paper clips)
Inspect carpets for spots and stains and treat in accordance with carpet spotting instructions.
Make sure machine is switched off before plugging into power point and power switch is off.
When using an upright vacuum cleaner brush dust from corners inwards before vacuuming.
Attach the appropriate attachment and commence vacuuming in the pattern indicated overlapping previous works.
Take care not to hit walls, furnishing and fittings.
Use small brush to get dust from hard to clean corners or under
furniture.
Use soft brush attachment for curtains and upholstery.
Switch machine off before disconnecting from the power point and ensure power is off.
Do NOT remove plug by jerking or tugging power lead.
Power leads to be checked for fraying or exposed wires, any defect to be reported to Supervisor.
Power leads to be kept behind machine at all times to prevent machine from cutting or damaging lead.
CARPETED FLOORS
VACUUM CLEANING - FULL (Continued)
Empty bag after use, the more dust in the bag, the less effective the machine , the harder the job.
OH&S
Machine to be checked before and after use and any damage reported to Supervisor.
Turn vacuum cleaner off if there are burning smells or unusual noises and report to Supervisor.
HARD FLOORS
DUST MOPPING
Only clean, dry mops are to be used.
Dust mopping must NOT be carried out on wet, damp or sticky floors.
Mop to be placed firmly on the floor and pushed forward following the pattern as indicated. Mop must NOT be lifted from floor until mopping
completed. Mop should NOT be pushed back and forwards like a broom, but used in one continuous movement.
When mopping is finished mop to be held over waste bin and dirt to be shaken or brushed off.
Equipment to be checked before and after use and any damage or unsafe condition to be reported to Supervisor.
Check that mop handle is smooth.
Do NOT leave mop lying on the floor. When not in use it should be placed in an upright position the mop head uppermost or stored in the
Cleaners Room.
Fringes must always be tied on securely.
OH&S
Take note of any back stretching that may occur. This is unnecessary. Check the method of mopping with
your Supervisor if you feel you are straining your back.
HARD FLOORS
STRIPPING SYNTHETIC POLISHES
It is preferable for stripping to be carried out on a dry day as this helps to ensure quicker drying.
Mix stripping solution in accordance with manufactures instructions (never exceed instructions as this may cause damage to floor).
Apply stripping solution evenly over an area of no more than 10 square metres using large mop. (Care to be taken, not to splash stripper on walls,
furnishings or fittings).
Wait 5 minutes for solution to act.
Strip close to walls, edges, furnishings and fittings with coarse hand pad.
Mop up sludge with same mop as used for applying stripping solution, or use wet-dry vacuum cleaner.
Rinse the area twice with clean mop and water, changing water frequently as it becomes dirty.