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Cleaning Services
Damp Dusting
Damp dusting is used to make sure that dust is not allowed to escape into the air when it is removed from a surface. The damp cloth traps the dust, making it easier to be removed.
Assemble equipment: Correct colour cloth - damp dusting bucket, gloves, chemical.
 Fill bucket with 1 litre water and chemical – following the instructions on the chemical ( if you have di culty reading please advise your line manager).
 Put on disposable gloves when you get to the area you are going to clean.
 Damp Wiping: Using a damp cloth with water or sprayed with cleaning solution and wrung almost dry, wipe surface ensuring to cover all the area and edges.
 Start at the highest point working to lowest point or dirtiest to cleanest area.
 Remove dust from the corners and edges Do not ick dust or your duster.
 Rinse the cloth as necessary in clean solution and wring out until almost dry.
 If a surface looks wet, then dry it with a dry cloth.
 Remove gloves and wash your hands.
 Return equipment to the cleaning cupboard, ensuring
it’s clean and safely stored.
Wet Mopping
Wet mopping is used on hard oors where there is a need to decontaminated or communal area that needs regular cleaning for both hygiene reasons as well as appearance.
Communal, wash rooms, kitchens and heavily used areas - use the method below but using the correct coloured mop and bucket
Assemble equipment: Blue bucket, blue mop handle, clean mop head, chemical, hazard sign, clear bag and disposable gloves.
 Fill the mop bucket with hot water and add the correct amount of chemical according to the dilution rates
 Put clean mop head onto mop handle and place mop
head into water.
 Using the mop handle to steer, push your bucket to the
area to be cleaned.
 Put out hazard signs,
 Ensure to wring out the mop thoroughly to remove
excess water.
 If moping a walkway or area where people may be walking
you must ensure to complete this in sections s one part can dry before you complete another – this allowing access without the risk of slips and falls.
 Start at the furthest point from the door and pull out any light furniture or equipment so you can access behind/ underneath them.
 Run the mop along the edges of the oor and then using a gure of eight bring the mop across the oor, ensuring that all areas of the oor are covered.
 If water appears dirty, wash the bucket out and replace with fresh water and chemical.
 When you have completed mopping clean out mop and wring dry – empty mop bucket and stand mop upwards inside.
 Remove your gloves and wash your hands.
 When oor is dry remove hazard signs.
 Return equipment to the cleaning cupboard, ensuring
it’s clean, ensure to store it safely.