How to/Next Step Floor Care Procedures Manual .pdf

FLOOR CLEANING PROCEDURES
DUST & DAMP MOPPING
To remove loose surface debris using a Dry Mop: dust, dirt and other particles
from the surface of a hard floor; to remove dirt and moisture from
hard floors using a Damp Mop method. Damp Mopping is distinguished
from Wet Mopping, by the amount of cleaning solution used during the
mopping process. Damp mopping employs the use of a partially to fully
wrung-out mop head.
Chemicals
• Next Step 4 Neutral Cleaner
Equipment
• Wet floor signs
• Dust mop
• Clean cotton mop head and handle
• Mop bucket with ringer
• Broom and dustpan
• Putty knife
• Wet pick-up vacuum, if available
Heavily soiled floors
If floors are heavily soiled, increase time cleaning
solution remains on floor. Agitating with a floor
tool will also aid in soil removal. Concentration and
Temperature should follow label directions.
Procedures
1. Assemble your equipment
2. Remove any freestanding objects from the floor. Vacuum the walkoff
mats and set aside.
3. Dust mop the entire floor. Remove with putty knife any gum or other
debris that may be stuck to floor. Caution: Be careful not to gouge
floor.
4. Post wet floor signs indicating wet area(s).
5. If Next Step 4 Neutral Cleaner is not automatically dispensed, mix
according to label directions with cool water. Caution: Hot water
will soften floor finish and may cause deterioration.
6. Damp Mopping / Light Soils: Dip mop head into cleaning solution
and wring out. Apply in an overlapping figure-eight mopping
pattern. Allow to dry. Proceed to Steps 10 and 11. Change cleaning
solution often.
7. Wet Mopping / Heavy Soils: Dip mop head into cleaning solution
and lightly tamp in wringer. Apply in an overlapping figure-eight
mopping pattern. Be sure to get into corners and along edges.
8. Allow cleaning solution to remain on floor for 5 minutes, then, pick
up with mop head or wet vacuum. Change cleaning solution before
it becomes heavily soiled.
9. Rinsing is necessary in heavily soiled areas, using clean mop head
and clean water. Apply rinse water and pick up with mop or wet vacuum,
changing rinse water as it becomes soiled. Allow floor to dry.
10. Thoroughly rinse out mop heads, buckets and wringers, and return
to their appropriate place.
FLOOR CLEANING PROCEDURES
DUST MOPPING and
DAILY AUTOSCRUBBING
Same purpose as outlined Dust & Damp Mopping above.
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