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BUMI TUNGGAL MAJU SDN BHD TRAINING MODULE

3.7 GENERAL CLEANING

Follow proper cleaning procedures for dust mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and applying floor
finishes. There are common elements to the cleaning process. Before each step, ensure the
equipment is clean, in working order. and appropriate for the floor surface. Then block off the
floor area to be cleaned.

Provide color-coded mops and buckets for each area to be cleaned. This will prevent the spread
of foreign substances from one area to another and reduce the possibility that these substances
will be spread in the process of cleaning a spill.

Once the cleaning process is completed, immediately clean the equipment by thoroughly
washing it, allowing to dry. Then store it in the proper location.

BASIC CLEANING PROCEDURES

To effectively dust mop floors:

• Remove all debris
• Hold mop at a 45-degree angle and push mop straight ahead; do not push backwards and
avoid lifting up mop
• Use a small dust mop for obstructed areas, such as an office or classroom
• When mopping, start at entrance and work from the sides to the center of room
• If furniture is easily moved, move and mop where furniture is located
• Use self-close dustpan and broom to sweep up trash
• Once the floor is clean, brush out the dust mop with a stiff bristle brush or place the dust
mop head in a plastic liner and shake it several times
• Treat dust mop at end of cleaning procedures
• Replace mop head when soiled
• Hang dust mop with yarn facing away from walls.

For floor scrubbing:

• Operate floor machine from side to side while applying solution
• Overlap on each pass to ensure that the entire floor has been covered
• Avoid bumping the baseboards and other fixed objects
• Use a hand pad and holder to scrub corners and other areas not accessible to the floor
machine.

To pick up dirty solution:

• Use a wet vacuum or remove the dirty solution with the first mop
• Dip the clean mop into the clear water and rinse — using the double bucket procedure
• Wring out the wet mop frequently

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