| per maintenance of a building should include the care | | | | Rest floor machine on wheels when cleaning. Wipe |
| and maintenance of the supplies and equipment | | | | off floor machine and vacuum after each use, |
| throughout the building. Every item of supply and | | | | including electric cords. Also inside parts as well as |
| equipment should have a special storage space - a | | | | outside. Keep in repair as needed. To store, remove |
| sort of "home of its own." Labels on chemical | | | | brush and stand upright. |
| containers should be maintained for safety and | | | | Wet Mop Care: |
| prevention of waste. Loose and damaged parts on | | | | Special mops should be labeled. Never interchange the |
| equipment should be observed and prompt repairs | | | | special mops. Mops may be marked "Cleaning Mop," |
| made prior to storage. Following these rules can save | | | | "Rinse Mop," "Finish Mop," etc. |
| much on replacements, lost time, accidents or | | | | Rinse out wet mops immediately after use. Clean |
| breakdowns. | | | | by first soaking in all-purpose detergent cleaner and |
| Proper care and organization of storage closets or | | | | rinsing thoroughly. |
| equipment rooms is also a key factor in caring for | | | | Cut off loose and uneven yarn strands. Always |
| equipment. Not only should these areas be cleaned | | | | clean wet mops before hanging to dry. Keep yarn |
| regularly, but they should be set up with a special | | | | away from wall. |
| place for every item. This includes regular space for | | | | Never twist or squeeze mop very hard. Such |
| hanging brooms and mops, shelves for cleaning | | | | action will break fibers and destroy mop head. |
| agents and brushes, areas for power-operated | | | | Replace worn mop heads. Use old heads to mop |
| equipment and attachments and facilities for washing | | | | up oily dirt. |
| and cleaning these items. | | | | Use care on rough floors to prevent catching of |
| Equipment Maintenance Rules: | | | | strings. |
| Floor Machine and Vacuum Cleaner Care: | | | | Don't store wet mops in contact with other |
| Check wiring for frayed insulation. Always use | | | | equipment. |
| grounding plugs when furnished. | | | | Dust Mop and Broom Care: |
| Keep inventory of repair parts, brushes and | | | | Clean mop heads when necessary. Soak in |
| other accessories. | | | | all-purpose detergent cleaner. |
| Place brushes or block on floor machine by hand | | | | Repair or replace torn tie cords. |
| - never start machine until brush lugs are engaged. | | | | Label special dust mops ("Treated," "Untreated," |
| When brushes are dirty, clean them by soaking brush | | | | etc.) |
| part in cleaning solution and then rinsing. Always keep | | | | Always hang push brooms down to protect |
| wood blocks out of solution and wipe dry when wet. | | | | bristles. |
| Don't tinker with the motor. Have an | | | | Choose proper size dust mop head for the block |
| experienced maintenance person check. | | | | or frame. |
| Keep tank clean, keep valve and lines in repair. | | | | Treat dust mops and leave overnight in closed |
| Wear rubbers and rubber gloves when scrubbing | | | | metal container or sealed plastic bag. |
| floor for safety and health protection. | | | | Don't use dust mops on wet or oily floors. |