CLEANING

AGENT
Group 8
R O M E O D . TA M O R
RICA JANE VILLOCERO
JIESA MAE ANCIANO
cleaning & cleaning materials
WHAT IS CLEANING ?
> Removing of dust & dirt.
➤ Polishing of floors.
➤ Sweeping of floors.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?

➤ Make the environment shining and

dazzling.
➤ Draw the attention of guests.
➤ To maintain the reputation of hotel.
 TYPES OF CLEANING AGENTS

• Detergents
• Acid cleaners
• Solvent cleaner
• Disinfectants
• Deodorants
• Laundry aids
• Polishes
• Floor seals
• Abrasive
 WATER
• Water is known as universal solvent.
• It is prime agent in cleaning.
• There are two types of water- Soft water
& Hard water.
• Soft water is widely approached for
providing best cleaning results.
• Hard water is not always good for
cleaning as it contains chemicals.
 DETERGENT

Detergents are pure soap or organic chemicals.

• Soapy det.- They are made of animal or

vegetable fat. Usage- washing skin or clothes
• Synthetic det.- Made from organic chemicals
derived from petroleum.
 ACID CLEANER
Acids used as cleaning agents may vary
from mild acid e.g acetic acid or strong
concentrated hydrochloric acid.
• Citric acid and acetic used for metal
cleaning.
• Oxalic acid for removing stubborn
water stains from hard floors.
SOLVENT CLEANERS

These cleaning agents are used

extensively for dry cleaning and for
stain removal.
They all have strong fumes so should
used properly.
Methylated spirits, turpentine, white
spirit, acetone etc.
 DISINFECTANTS & DEODORANTS

Disinfectants should only be used in the areas

where harmful germs are likely to exist. e.g
Phenol, Halogens Deodorants are agents for
disguising bad smells. They are widely used in
guest rooms, bathrooms, and in public areas.
 LAUNDRY AIDS & POLISHES

Laundry aids which are used as cleaning

materials contain stiffening agents and
fabric conditioners.
Polishes are applied to a surface to give it
a shiny look and also prevent from finger
prints and scratches e.g- Metal polishes,
Furniture polishes, Floor polishes.
FLOOR SEAL
It is applied to a floor to form a semi
permanent protective barrier which will
prevent the entry of dirt, liquid, grease
stains.
ABRASIVE
Abrasives are substance or chemicals that is
used for cleaning stubborn dust or rust from
hard surfaces by rubbing actions.
➤ Fine abrasives- Jeweller's rouge Hard
abrasives- Sand paper, fine ash etc.
 STORAGE OF CLEANING AGENTS

• Ensure that the storage are sturdy.

• Heavier must be kept on the bottom
shelf.
• Label all containers.
• Ensure that the lids are tightly secured.
Thank you