Perform Mensuration and Calculation

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  • SANITATION IS CRUCIAL IN ANY BUSINESS. PROPER SANITATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTING HARMFUL ORGANISMS FROM ENTERING FACILITIES. PRODUCTS, SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS MUST BE PRECISELY CALIBRATED AND PROPERLY PREPARED TO BE EFFECTIVE.
  • MENSURATION
    • IS DESCRIBED AS THE BRANCH OF GEOMETRY CONCERNED WITH MEASURING LENGTH, AREA, OR VOLUME.
    • IT CAN ALSO REFER TO THE ACT OR PROCESS OF MEASURING.
  • CALCULATION
    • A PLANNED PROCESS THAT CONVERTS ONE INPUT INTO AN OUTPUT.
    • THE PHRASE IS EMPLOYED IN DIFFERENT CONTEXTS, RANGING FROM ALGORITHMS TO COMPETITION STRATEGIES OR EVEN RELATIONSHIP COMPATIBILITIES.
  • Metric Conversions
    • 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg)
    • 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g)
  • Time Measure
    • 1 minute = 60 seconds
    • 1 hour = 60 minutes
    • 1 day = 24 hours
    • 1 week = 7 days
    • 1 year = 12 months
  • Standard Conversions
    • 1 ounce (oz) = 16 drams (dr)
    • 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)
  • Metric to Standard Conversions
    • 1 gram (g) = 0.035274 ounces (oz)
    • 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.20462 pounds (lbs)
    • 1 kilogram (kg) = 35.27396 ounces (oz)
  • Standard to Metric Conversions
    • 1 ounce (oz) = 28.34952 grams (g)
    • 1 pound (lb) = 453.59237 grams (g)
    • 1 pound (lb) = 0.45359 kilograms (kg)
  • Celcius to Fahrenheit:
    • °F=(°C×9/5)+32
  • Celcius to Kelvin
    K=°C+273.15
  • Fahrenheit to Celsius
    • °C=(°F−32)×5/9
  • Fahrenheit to Kelvin
    K=(°F+459.67)×5/9
  • Kelvin to Celcius
    • K − 273.15 = °C
  • Kelvin to Fahrenheit
    • (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 32 = °F
  • RATIO
    • THE QUANTITATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO VALUES SHOWS HOW MANY TIMES ONE VALUE CONTAINS OR IS CONTAINED BY THE OTHER.
    • IN HOUSEKEEPING, IT WOULD DIFFER DEPENDING ON THE SORT OF HOTEL AND THE NUMBER OF ROOMS.
  • PROPORTION
    • IT IS DEFINED AS COMPARING TWO RATIOS.
    • IF a = b = c = d, then a, b, c, d are said to be in proportion and written as a:b::c:d or a/b = c/d
    • b and c are called the means
    • a and d are the extremes
    • For a proportion, an a : b = c : d, product of means = product of extremes
    • b*c = a*d
  • A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that have the same units. You can express it as a fraction.
    Ratio=\text{Ratio}=ab\frac{a}{b}
  • THE FIVE-STEP PROCESS FOR SUBSTITUTING CHEMICALS
    1.  DETERMINE WHICH CHEMICAL YOU WANT TO EVALUATE, SUBSTITUTE, OR PHASE OUT.  
    2. DETERMINE POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES.  
    3. ALTERNATIVES SHOULD BE EVALUATED, COMPARED, AND CHOSEN.  
    4. PROBE, IMPLEMENT, AND IMPROVE.  
    5. KEEP YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMED.
  • SUBSTITUTING IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS REPLACING A CHEMICAL WITH ANOTHER, AND THE PROCESS MAY DIFFER FOR EACH CHEMICAL. FACTORS THAT WORK FOR ONE SURFACE OR PROCESS MAY NOT WORK FOR ANOTHER.
  • White Vinegar
    • White vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer.
    • It can be used as an all-purpose cleaner on most surfaces around your home.
    • Mix a solution of half water and half vinegar in a spray bottle and use it to remove dirt, grease, and grime.
  • Baking Soda
    • Baking soda is a great natural deodorizer and it can also be used as a gentle and effective household scouring agent.
    • It is used to treat hardened stains on easily scratched surfaces.
    • It also kills viruses and brightens up the materials.  
  • Cornstarch
    • Cornstarch is an excellent oil absorber. Mix cornstarch with water to form a paste.
    • It is usually used to clean grease from stoves, vent hoods, cabinetry, and others.
    • You can also use cornstarch to deodorize and refresh carpets
  • Mineral Oil
    • Mineral oil is used to shine furniture.
    • You can use it straight, or add a few drops of essential oil or lemon juice to add a pleasant scent. 
  • Coarse Salt
    • This is used for scouring dried or burned-on food from your cookware.
    • It is also an effective polishing agent for copper pots and pans.
    • Sprinkle salt on the cut side of a lemon half and rub on the copper surface to remove the dirt and grease.  
  • Toothpaste
    • Aside from teeth whitening, toothpaste removes stubborn marks and restores shine to silver.
    • It can also remove water stains from wood like wooden tables for hours. 
  • Thyme Disinfectant
    • Thyme oil is good to use as a bleach.
    • Thyme disinfectant is proven 99.99% effective against the toughest germs.
  • Cleaning the toilet
    • Pour ½ cup of baking soda and about 10 drops of tea tree essential oil into your toilet.  
    • Flush and scrub away while it fizzes.  
    • Rinse with clean water
    • You may also use a spray bottle with vinegar - about 1 cup of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil of your choosing (lemon and lavender work well).
    • When the toilet seals, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe the surface clean.
  • Cleaning the Tub and Shower
    • To get rid of mildew, spray pure vinegar on the area.
    • Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.  
    • Rinse with warm water. Use a soft brush if needed.  
    • For tough stains, add a bit of liquid soap, then scrub and rinse.  
    • This works best if done once every 1-2 weeks (use of 5 drops of essential oils). 
  • Cleaning with a Disinfectant
    • Mix 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap, 20-30 drops of tea tree oil.  
    • Disinfect the area.
  • Windows and Mirrors
    • Combine 1 part white vinegar with 4 parts water add lemons if necessary.  
    • Use a sponge or rag to scrub away.
  • Furniture Polish for an all-purpose furniture polish:
    • Combine ¼ cup vinegar with ½ cup olive oil.  
    • Use a soft cloth to distribute the mixture over furniture.
  • Silver Cleaner
    • Line a sink or bucket with aluminum foil.  
    • Lay out the silver on top of the aluminum foil, and pour in boiling water, 1 cup of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. 
    • Let it sit for several minutes until the tarnish disappears.  
    • Rub it with toothpaste and a soft cloth, rinse it with warm water, and allow it to dry.
  • Wood Cleaner  
    • Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and a drop of lemon in a spray bottle.  
    • Spray onto wood and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use olive oil.
  • Steps in Creating Work Schedules
    1. Calculations in weekly deep cleaning
    2. Additional Duties 
  • Dining rooms can take up to 1 hour. 
  • Hallways, entrances, boot rooms, utility rooms or any outbuildings are parts of the house and can take 30 minutes each to finish cleaning.
  • Additional Duties
    • Cooking
    • Shopping
    • Errands
    • Pet care
  • Cooking
    • Depends on how much cooking you require usually takes 1-5 hours for prepping the amount of food to serve.
    • Add 1 hour for preparation and clean up, 2 hours for lunch preparation and clean up, then 2 or 3 hours for dinner preparation and clean up, depending on the number of guests. 
  • Shopping
    Allow 1 to 2 hours for online ordering, and 2 to 3 hours for a physical shopping tour.
  • Errands
    • Consider the journey travel.
    • Errands could be from picking up a guest at the airport, to posting some letters or collecting an item. Give 2-5 hours for this.