Cleaning agents

CLEANING AGENTS

Submitted by: Submitted to:Harshdeep Singh Diljeet SinghGursimran

Cleaning & Cleaning Materials

WHAT IS CLEANING ?

Removing of dust & dirt. Polishing of floors. Sweeping of floors.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? Make the environment shining

and dazzling. Draw the attention of guests. To maintain the reputation of

hotel.

TYPES OF CLEANING AGENTS

Detergents Acid cleaners

Solvent cleaners Disinfectants Deodorants

Laundry aids Polishes

Floor seals Abrasive

WATER 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.

DETERGENTDetergents 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.

ACID CLEANERAcids 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.

SOLVENT CLEANERS

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.

DISINFECTANTS & DEODORANTS

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.

LAUNDRY AIDS & POLISHES

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.

FLOOR SEALIt is applied to a floor to form a

semi permanent protective barrier which will prevent the entry of

dirt, liquid, grease stains.

ABRASIVE

Abrasives are substance or chemicals that is used for cleaning stubborn dust or

rust from hard surfaces by rubbing actions.

Fine abrasives- Jeweller’s rouge Hard abrasives- Sand paper, fine ash

etc.

STORAGE OF CLEANING AGENTS

Ensure that the storage are sturdy.

Heavier must be kept on the bottom shelf.

Label all containers. Ensure that the lids are tightly

secured.