Cleaning agents
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This document discusses various cleaning agents used in hotels. It outlines different types of cleaning agents such as detergents, acid cleaners, solvent cleaners, disinfectants, deodorants, laundry aids, polishes, floor seals, and abrasives. It also provides details on the uses of water, detergents, acids, solvents, disinfectants, deodorants, polishes, and floor seals in the cleaning process. Proper storage of cleaning agents is emphasized to ensure safety.
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Cleaning agents
- 1. CLEANING AGENTS Submitted by: Submitted to: Harshdeep Singh Diljeet Singh Gursimran
- 3. Removing of dust & dirt. Polishing of floors. Sweeping of floors.
- 4. Make the environment shining and dazzling. Draw the attention of guests. To maintain the reputation of hotel.
- 5. Detergents Acid cleaners Solvent cleaners Disinfectants Deodorants Laundry aids Polishes Floor seals Abrasive
- 6. Water is known as universal solvent. It is prime agent in cleaning. There are two types of water- Soft water & Hard water. Soft water is widely approached for providing best cleaning results. Hard water is not always good for cleaning as it contains chemicals.
- 7. Detergents are pure soap or organic chemicals. Soapy det.- They are made of animal or vegetable fat. Usage- washing skin or clothes Synthetic det.- Made from organic chemicals derived from petroleum.
- 8. Acids used as cleaning agents may vary from mild acid e.g acetic acid or strong concentrated hydrochloric acid. Citric acid and acetic used for metal cleaning. Oxalic acid for removing stubborn water stains from hard floors.
- 9. These cleaning agents are used extensively for dry cleaning and for stain removal. They all have strong fumes so should used properly. Methylated spirits, turpentine, white spirit, acetone etc.
- 10. Disinfectants should only be used in the areas where harmful germs are likely to exist. e.g Phenol, Halogens Deodorants are agents for disguising bad smells. They are widely used in guest rooms, bathrooms, and in public areas.
- 11. Laundry aids which are used as cleaning materials contain stiffening agents and fabric conditioners. Polishes are applied to a surface to give it a shiny look and also prevent from finger prints and scratches e.g- Metal polishes, Furniture polishes, Floor polishes.
- 12. It is applied to a floor to form a semi permanent protective barrier which will prevent the entry of dirt, liquid, grease stains.
- 13. Abrasives are substance or chemicals that is used for cleaning stubborn dust or rust from hard surfaces by rubbing actions. Fine abrasives- Jewellers rouge Hard abrasives- Sand paper, fine ash etc.
- 14. Ensure that the storage are sturdy. Heavier must be kept on the bottom shelf. Label all containers. Ensure that the lids are tightly secured.