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Effective Housekeeping For Public Areas and Offices

Housekeeping for public and offices

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Effective Housekeeping For Public Areas and Offices

Housekeeping for public and offices

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Effective

Housekeeping
for Public
areas and
Offices

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Sub Topics:

1.The Housekeeping and its


scope
2.Types of housekeeping
3.Public areas
4.Procedures in cleaning public
areas and offices

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What is Housekeeping?

is the management
and routine support
activities of running
and maintaining an
organized physical
institution occupied
or used by people.

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2 Major Types of
Housekeeping

Domestic
housekeeping

Institutional
Housekeeping 5
Different standards of
cleaning
1.Physically clean
2.Chemically clean
3.Bacteriologically clean
4.Entomologically clean
5.Ecologically clean

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5S Method
1.Sort or seiri – waste segregation
2.Straighten or seiton – orderliness
3.Shine or seiso – regular cleaning
4.Standardise or seiketsu –
procedures
5.Sustain or shitsuke – progressive

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Common tools and
1. Soft broom equipment
2. Hard broom
3. Dry and wet mop
4. Glass Squeegee
5. Rags
6. Buckets
7. Dust pan
8. Sponge
9. Scouring pad
10. Vacuum cleaner
11.Floor polisher

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Common chemicals or cleaning
agents
1. Detergents – like powder and liquid
detergents
2. Acid cleaners – muriatic acid
3. Alkaline cleaners - degreaser
4. Solvent cleaner – glass cleaner
5. All purpose cleaner
6. Deodorizer – air spray and albatros
7. Laundry products- fabric softener
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PUBLIC AREAS

PUBLIC AREA An area to which


the public has
an access

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Examples of
public areas:
1. Entrance
2. Lobby
3. Front desk
4. Offices
5. Public restroom
6. Staircase
7. Guest corridor/hallways

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ENTRANCE
What is Required
entrance? equipment
 Soft broom
 An opening spaces  Hard broom
such as door passage  Push brush
or gate that allows  Dry mops
 Glass cloth
access to a place.  Dust pan
 Where people get their  Vacuum cleaner
first impression of the  Dusters
establishment from the
entrance lobby .
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Entrances Cleaning
Procedures
 First of all removed dust and dirt .
 The entrance doormats and runner should be vacuum cleaned and daily clean.
 The entrance door glass should be clean .
 The door glass clean two times in a day. When public traffic is high then door
glass clean may be up to 4 times in a day.
 Brass knobs and handles should be polished weekly.
 The floor of entrance should be mopped frequently throughout the day.

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LOBBY AREA
LOBBY
What is lobby? Equipment Required
 These areas are provided as a  Vacuum cleaner
common meeting points for the guest.  Dust pan
 Lobby area is near the reception, bell  Bucket
desk.  Dry mop
 Lobby is a central hall, large waiting  Wet mop
room of the hotels.  Dusting cloth
 Carpet shampoo machine
Lobby Area Cleaning Procedure
DAILY CLEANING
 Lobbies cleaning are done in daily basis and periodic basis.
 Ash pot, and upholstery should be cleaned immediately.
 Flower arrangement should be done daily and indoor plants watered as required.
 Glass surface and windows be cleaned daily.
 Doors and door knobs should be clean daily.
 Carpeted areas should be vacuum cleaned daily.
 Hard floor should be mopped regularly.

PERIODIC CLEANING
Some cleaning tasks is need not be carried out daily. So scheduled on a periodic basis, for once in a
week, once in a month, once in six months or once in a year.
High level dusting, to clean ceiling and other hard to reach areas such as tops of the fans and cornices
should be done once in a week. Very high ceiling may be dusted once in a month.
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FRONT DESK CLEANING
FRONT DESK CLEANING PROCEDURE

 Empty wastepaper baskets as and when required in the day.


 Damp-dust the desk taking care to wipe under the telephone wires and
computer cables.
 The front panel of desk, should be clean .
 All the railing and fixtures should be damp-dusted. If made of brass, they
should be polished according to a schedule.
 Damp dusting of telephones should be done on daily basis.
 Damp dust the computer component and fax machine and then with a dry
duster.
 Make sure while dusting the computer component, computer must be
switched off.
OFFICES
CLEANING
 Establish a Cleaning Schedule
 Gather the Right Cleaning Supplies
 Declutter and Organize
 Dust Surfaces
 Vacuum and Clean Floors
 Sanitize Surfaces
 Clean Windows and Mirrors
 Refresh Restrooms
 Regularly Clean Air Vents and Filters

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PUBLIC RESTROOMS

 This refers to the washrooms


and toilet meant for use by
the general public.
 The sanitary fittings
commonly found in
washrooms are urinals, and
vanity unity.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
CLEANING
PUBLIC RESTROOMS CLEANING
PROCEDURE
 Damp mop the floor of the restroom twice a day.
 The weekly cleaning of CR involves alkaline detergent and in case of
heavy soiled and stained CR with a lime scale problem, acid cleaner need
to be used.
 Cleaning of vanity mirrors is carried out during night.
 Acid cleaner may require frequent in urinal cleaning.
 Cabinets should also be cleaned once a week.
 Hand driers should be checked and cleaned.
 Soap solution should be replenished in dispenser.
 Toilet and toilet areas should be cleaned on daily basis.
DINING ROOM CLEANING
DINING ROOMS

A dining room is a room for


consuming food. In modern times
it is usually adjacent to the kitchen
for convenience in serving,
although in medieval times it was
often on an entirely different floor
level.
DINING ROOMS CLEANING
PROCEDURE
 Collect all the cleaning equipment and dining area keys.
 Open all the drapes and blinds for letting in the natural light.
 Observe the entire area to plan the work.
 Align all the chairs away from the table to make room for cleaning.
 Clean the carpet area, using vacuum cleaner.
 Remove any food stains from the carpet using appropriate cleaner.
 If there is no carpet on the floor, sweep and mop it.
STAIRCASES CLEANING
STAIRCASES CLEANING PROCEDURE
 Using your broom, sweep horizontally across the top stair. Make sure to get any
visible debris all to one side of the stair.
 The appropriate way of cleaning staircases are is to divide them into half
lengthways and clean one half way at a time.
 This is not only to prevent dirty foot steps on wet floor, but also take safety
precaution so that no accident take place due to slipping on wet surface.
 The various tasks are done in different periodicities – weekly, monthly or less
often.
 Carpets should be suction cleaned daily and stains should be attend
immediately. For this type of cleaning the back pack vacuum cleaner are the
best for suction cleaning.
 Hard floor staircase should be suctioned cleaned and then damp mopped.
 Damp dust the banister and handrail daily.
GUEST CORRIDOR

While cleaning of the


corridors necessary
boards indicating the
public area cleaning is
carried on must be
displayed prominently.
GUEST CORRIDOR CLEANING
GUEST CORRIDOR CLEANING PROCEDURE
 Guest corridors should also be divided into sections for cleaning.
 Many hotel’s corridors are fully carpeted. These carpets should not only
look attractive but also be sturdy and durable to withstand everyday wear
and tear.
 Carpets should be vacuum cleaned daily and shampooed once in six
months.
 The wall skirting’s and baseboards all along the corridor should be
cleaned.
 Any finger marks on the walls should be cleaned immediately.
 The wall skirting should be cleaned regularly.
Conclusion :
In conclusion, a clean area is essential for productivity,
employee satisfaction, and creating a positive
impression on clients. By following this detailed step-by-
step approach, establishing a cleaning schedule,
gathering the right supplies, and paying attention to
every detail, you can maintain an good office
environment. Remember, a clean office is a reflection of
your professionalism, care for your clients, and
commitment to excellence.
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