Start with the basics of housekeeping
From one quality control to another, I see the same non-conformities, and these come from a lack of basic knowledge. It is therefore necessary to return to the basics of housekeeping by ensuring that the basic techniques are well understood before moving on to the next level. Let's look at some important points to teach an employee from the start and what should be a priority in a housekeeping quality control.
Microfiber linen
It doesn't take 2-3 cloths to clean an entire building, you need several.
A microfiber cloth folded into 8 parts can clean:
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- 1 side of cloth can clean a table (or desk) and 2 chairs for example.
- 1 to 2 sides per toilet unit
When all 8 sides of your laundry have been used, put it in a soiled laundry bin and take a clean one.
Count the number of microfiber cloths that you have at the start of your work routine. You should have the same number of soiled linens when you return.
Be orderly
Start at the front door and work your way along the wall. Then, follow the steps line by line (just like in this classroom). Being organized will help you avoid forgetting anything and get everywhere!
The basis is also to give the necessary importance to bathrooms
Restrooms are one of the most important rooms in the building. Every user of the building will visit them! So the more traffic there is in the building, the more frequently they must be cleaned. be increased. If there is one task that should never be forgotten, it is changing the end of the toilet paper roll!
Toilet paper, hand paper and hand soap should never be missing
Make it a priority to check and correct the bathrooms. And again, the more organized you are, the less likely you are to make mistakes or forget things. A little trick would be to always clean in the same order. Here's a work sequence that could be applied:
- Check and change sanitary supplies and garbage bags
- Cleaning the entrance door and wall
- Sinks, mirrors, dispensers
- Bathroom
- Urinals
- Floors
***This work sequence must be validated according to the configuration of the restroom. *** Here is an article about hygienic cleaning of bathrooms.
Household cleaning products
The basics of housekeeping also include knowing what household cleaning products are used for. It also includes following certain basic rules, such as:
Never mix two products
Household cleaning product manufacturers must test their products according to WHMIS 2015 principles. And these tests produce the Safety Data Sheet. If you mix two products together, it is no longer possible to know what chemical reaction the "new" product will have. And the chemical reaction can be very dangerous for both humans and surfaces. Here is an article dedicated to theuse of chemicals.
The Sinner Circle
THE Sinner's Circle is an excellent learning experience to master. This principle essentially states that to clean efficiently, we must respect four elements: mechanical action, chemical action, temperature and contact time.
Preparing the cleaning trolley
A housekeeping trolley must be OWN And Tidy, since you can't clean with dirty things! The article on the preparing the cleaning trolley is a good reminder. This is the worst non-compliance I encounter! It is rare that I encounter a clean and uncluttered cleaning cart!
There are many other topics to cover to fully understand the basics of housekeeping. However, let's focus on mastering the points above and we'll have already made a lot of progress. So, this week, let's focus on:
- Use the right amount of microfiber cloth, folded into 8 parts. pre-soaking method will be able to guide you well;
- Be organized by having logical washing sequences that allow for hygienic cleaning while allowing for efficient cleaning without forgetting anything.
- Read household cleaning product labels carefully to use the products correctly.
- Take the time to efficiently prepare the cleaning cart with a good stack of microfiber cloths.
- Naturally, this article cannot replace real housekeeping or WHMIS 2015 training. Consult our training calendar to find out the next available dates.
