PREFACE
Floor maintenance is a vital activity in any building which has tile flooring, whether it be a hospital, university or office building. Floors can either reflect a positive or negative image of an institution, depending on how they appear. This paper discusses the proper procedures for the three main steps in floor maintenance: stripping the floor, applying the finish and maintaining the finish.
Everyone that is associated with the field of janitorial supplies and maintenance should have at least a general understanding of the correct procedures in floor care. Examples of such people would include janitorial workers, supervisors, and suppliers. The more informed everybody involved in the process is, the more efficient it becomes. Consequently, time and money will be saved.
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INTRODUCTION
First impressions may play a role in whether a company gets a government contract or wins a bid. For an individual, it may determine if he/she gets a raise, promotion or even a second date! There is no doubt that making a good first impression is very important. Therefore, for a company, hospital or university, the way its floors look is highly important.
Floor maintenance may be thought of as sinkhole of money to some, but to others, it is an investment in the future of the organization. A beautiful plant or building with bright shiny floors can be an advertisement reflecting that company's pride and commitment to excellence. A building that has dull dirty floors may reflect a lack of attention to detail or that the company is second rate.
THis paper will discuss the three main steps in the floor maintenance process: stripping the floor, applying ...
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...more uniform throughout. The liquid is emulsified so that the different components do not separate.
plasticizer: a factory finish on new tile that must be removed in order for the floor finish to adhere.
sealer: an undercoating that is applied before waxing to fill in the tile's pores so the finish does not soak into the tile.
stripping: the fist process in floor maintenance. This is the process by which all the finish is removed from the tile using a stripping solution, mop and/or floor machine.
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WORKS CITED
Dixon, M. February 1988. Resilient floor care: Presenting a high quality image. Maintenance Supplies. 36-40, 58, 62.
R******, Edward, janitorial sales man for 27 years. Personal interview.
Techniques of Floor Maintenance. 1988. Baltimore: Grow Professional Products.
The effects of the institutional settings were weak because there was a lack of validation tools for the environment, equipment, transferring techniques, and maintenance practices. Nevertheless, they were able to see that those who lived in institutional settings recommended things like increased lighting, non-slick floor surfaces, bed stabilizers, and wheelchair safety. Then Friedberg research discovered that slipper socks provided the ability to prevent falls from slipping in water as an environmental modification. Besides from the research of Healy they were able to see that the type of flooring used in the facility can reduce hazardous conditions. Such as the vinyl floors being used for falls and using carpet that prevents injury from falling.
We’ve created a clean-up checklist to be used each EOS. An associate will walk through and verifies work space. The lead/PM will audit the checklist. We’ve added more 5S areas for cardboard and trash bins, pallet storage and cabinets for cosmetic aisle storage.
Physical cleanup activities are underway, but difficult to do at this time because the company is still in operation.
A garage floor withstands the worst of the endless parade of vehicles, equipment, pets, and people that stomp over its surface for years. This constant abuse will eventually lead to a garage floor that is damaged, stained, worn, or ugly. However, it doesn't have to remain in this condition. Garage floor resurfacing is a viable option for any homeowner seeking to renew their garage floor. The benefits of resurfacing a garage floor include:
* Work closely with housekeeping contractors in order to maintain a safe and clean environment for Veterans.
Materiality is a critical feature in all of his projects, and in this case, the architect did not only blend the building with the landscape, by sinking it carefully into the slope, but he also uses genuine local materials to give the space atmospheric ideals. Always working towards a consistent visual appearance, Zumthor uses this quality factor in the interior building method. Using a system of specifically, almost scientifically, arrangem...
“Guidelines for Infection Control” inform us that Dental Assistants should clean floors regularly as well as spills to minimize contamination in the office. Every cubicle in the office should have water and detergent at all times to clean after every use. The entire operatory must be adequately sprayed with CaviCide and wiped with CaviWipes or similar brands. According to CDC, Dental Assistants must also wipe under barriers, and patient chairs should be wiped from head to toe regardless of how expensive the leather is. By the end of the day Dental Assistants are to run suction cleaner or replace if necessary the operatory and saliva ejector tubing’s. It is important as a Dental Assistant to observe any types of dirtiness throughout the dental clinic to help and maintain a healthy and clean
If you’re tired of finding your shoes covered in saliva and picking up pieces fabric, sit back, relax, and take the following tips into consideration to help the situation.
...uld be removing the patina and the aesthetics of ageing of the structure. By doing this you are going down the route of restoration rather than conservation. Also, in the majority of cases this would not come under the principle of ‘minimal intervention’ as cleaning is not fundamental to the preservation of the building.
Firstly, all fire hoses and fire extinguishers were marked on the wall with red paint leading from the floor, and dressed with new fire hose and fire extinguisher covers. Secondly, all overhead hoists and atomizer drop zones were marked with large lettering, red floor paint, and the atomizer drop zones had mounted retractable belt barriers to prevent individuals from walking under suspended loads. The belt barriers would serve as a warning device to let individuals in the area know that an overhead lift was in progress. Next, all railings and stairs were repainted yellow, which also marked all entrances, exits, and a change in walking height on the ground level. All waste bins, consumable materials, and equipment storage locations received labelling and yellow marking floor paint, to ensure everything has a place. Furthermore, the implementation of the 5S boards allowed operators to store their tools for working on the atomizers during plant shutdowns. Lots of derelict equipment or irrelevant equipment that was present in the process area went to another more appropriate location. The last stage ended with revamping the housekeeping check sheet to encourage the continuous improvement and sustainability portion of 5S. Coincidentally, repairing a large process leak during the same period of the Six Sigma implementation that made the housekeeping sustainability factor
Citywide Carpet Cleaning performs pet stain and odor removal. Delivering excellent customer service is the number one thing that we are focused on. We know that our customers expect for us to give them the best service, and we strive to surpass their expectations.
Aviation industry deals with more than thousands of people and also spending millions of funds in order to meet the requirements, satisfy the necessities of people and to produce state-of-the-art aircraft. With its objective it is significant to consider the hazards involved and bring out an output with the least extent and under control risks to prevent any loss in terms of life and even profit.
Ceramic is rugged and easy to maintain and is water proof which makes it popular in tough environments and bathrooms, kitchens, and many more
A dynamic process characterized by repeated episodes of demineralization and remineralisation occurring over a period of time.
Some points should be change such as changing room stuff facilities zone where it shares with the bathroom, and allowing a cross contamination. In addition, the cash machine which is placed inside the kitchen should be out in somewhere. Even the dry food storage should be away from chilled and frozen food while they do not have other choice because of the building size, so be sure that foodstuffs not beside the refrigerator or freezer or any heat/warm sources that would effect their shelf life badly.