WEEK2 LAB

• Dustpans are used to collect dust and garbage from the floor and put it into the dustbin
• Manual Cleaning Tools and Equipment

  • Abrasives
  • Brushes
  • Chambermaid’s Trolley/Housekeeping Trolley
  • Dustbins
  • Dusting Cloths
  • Hand-held window squeegee
  • Gloves
  • Dust masks
  • Dustpans
  • Janitor’s trolley(utility trolley)
• Dusting Cloths are soft cloths used for wiping surface dust
• Chambermaid’s Trolley/Housekeeping Trolley is used to keep all guest room and guest bathroom supplies organized for easy movement and cleaning
• Gloves protect hands from harsh detergents and cleaning products
• Advantages of Cleaning Equipment

  • Equally effective for general as well as tougher cleaning tasks
  • High cleaning capability
  • Reduce work fatigue and increase productivity
  • Save time of hotel housekeeping staff
  • High maneuverability to reach any corner or height of the room
  • Eco-friendly, widely available, and easy to operate
  • Provide protection from injuries occurring while cleaning
• Housekeeping operations


  Cleaning various guest rooms, guest bathrooms, and public areas in the hotel using cleaning equipment to maintain the highest standard of appearance
• Types of Brushes

  • Hard floor brush, soft floor brush, scrubbing brush, toilet brush, flue brush, feather brush, broom, hand brush
• Hand-held window squeegee is used to remove cleaning fluid or water from a glass surface
• Janitor’s trolley(utility trolley) is a tool used for various cleaning tasks in public places
• Dustbins are used to collect daily garbage produced in the hotel
• Classification of Cleaning Equipment

  Manual Cleaning Tools and Equipment
• Dust masks prevent inhalation of dust in the air and protect the lungs
• Water is commonly used for cleaning and rinsing, needs to be soft water for proper detergent dilution, can remove non-oily and non-greasy stains like ink stains
• Box Sweeper


  • Consists of a friction brush that can clean floors and carpets
  • Wider brush provides better cleaning
• Scrubber


  • Handheld electrically operated scrubber used where mopping doesn't suffice
  • Can scrub stubborn and sticky stains on floors
• Mop Wringer trolley


  1. A wheeled bucket that allows its user to wring out a wet mop without getting the hands dirty

  2. Mops are squeezed between two surfaces to remove dirty water from it
• Using a dust mask

  1. Dust is captured on the outside of the mask

  2. Dust masks will leak if they don't fit your face properly

  3. Dust masks don't filter out chemical vapors
• All-purpose cleaners can be used for different cleaning tasks in and around the house, suitable for light cleaning
• Janitor’s trolley (utility trolley)

  • Stores cleaning supplies such as detergents, spray bottles, dustbin, mop, and dusting cloths in a compact manner
  • Can be moved around easily
  • Fulfills the challenge of modern-day housekeeping in hotels
• Vinegar is used to remove light stains in the bath
• Mops


  • Generally made of flat cotton strings or heavy-duty sponges fixed on metal frames
  • Cotton mops have high absorbing ability but need more care
  • Synthetic mops offer almost zero absorbing ability and very less maintenance
• Vacuum Cleaner


  • Majorly used equipment in hotel housekeeping
  • Comes with a suction motor, hose, and various attachments for different cleaning requirements
• Scarifying machine

  1. Used for keeping gardens, golf courts, and lawns in hotel premises

  2. Cuts through the turf and removes moss and dead grass

  3. Helps grow spongy lawn by separating offshoots into individual plants
• Cleaning Agents or Chemicals

  • Water
  • Vinegar
  • All-purpose cleaners
• Tools for cleaning

  • Dustpans
  • Janitor’s trolley (utility trolley)
  • Mops
  • Mop Wringer trolley
  • Scarifying machine
  • Spray Bottles
• Hotel housekeeping involves cleaning floors periodically and keeping them sealed with the right sealer for maintenance
• Carpet cleaning involves soil containment, vacuuming, spotting, interim cleaning, and restorative cleaning
• Carpet cleaning chemicals are often low-moisture, fast-drying cleaners that effectively tackle carpet cleaning issues
• Stain removal

  Non-greasy stains like ink stains can be removed using water
• Stain removal methods

  • Vinegar - used in removing light stains in the bath
  • All-purpose cleaners - suitable for different cleaning tasks in and around the house
  • Bathroom Cleaners - clean, descale, and disinfect bathroom surfaces
  • Clean Air Sprays - freshen hotel corridors, washrooms, bathrooms, and reception areas
  • Degreaser - used in bars to remove grease and lipstick marks from glasses and bowls
  • Deodorizers - destroy bad odors and their source
  • Floor Cleaners and Sealers - used for cleaning and sealing floors in busy areas of hotels
  • Laundry Cleaners - liquid concentrates that remove tough stains and bleach linen
  • Dry-cleaning chemicals - used for removing stains from silk tapestry
  • Surface Sanitizers - water-based liquids that sanitize surfaces without damaging appearance
  • Toilet Blocks - deodorize toilets and leave a fresh smell
  • Toilet Cleaners - remove stains and plumbing scales with strong hydrochloric acid
  • Carpet Cleaning Agents - used for cleaning and maintaining carpets