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