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Excerpt from CDC Recommendations on Hand Washing

When hands are visibly dirty or contaminated with pertinacious material or are visibly soiled with blood or other body fluids, wash hands with either a non-antimicrobial soap and water or an antimicrobial soap and water. If hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub for routinely decontaminating hands in all other clinical situations described in items. Alternatively, wash hands with an antimicrobial soap and water in all clinical situations described in items. Do not add soap to a partially empty soap dispenser. This practice of “topping off” dispensers can lead to bacterial contamination of soap. No recommendation can be made regarding the routine use of non-alcohol-based hand rubs for hand hygiene in health-care settings, unresolved issue.

 Antimicrobial Spectrum and Characteristics of Hand-Hygiene Antiseptic Agents*

Note: +++ = excellent; ++ = good, but does not include the entire bacterial spectrum; + = fair; — = no activity or not sufficient.

• Hexachlorophene is not included because it is no longer an accepted ingredient of hand disinfectants

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5116.pdf

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Chair Cleaning

Products                                  Equipment
Shampoo                                  Wet/Dry Vacuum
Spotting Kit                             Spotting Brush
                                                     Air Blower

1. Vacuum chair/upholstry thoroughly
2. If using gallon shampoo mix per instruction and use spray bottle to apply
3. Test inconspicuous area for shampoo effect on fabric     
4. Apply shampoo to fabric.   Be careful to not over wet fabric.
5. Work Shampoo in with Brush
6. Use weighted terry towel or clean wiper on stained areas to help pull out the stain. This will also help in areas that were accidentally over wet with shampoo.
7. Use blower to increase air movement and help speed drying
8. Vacuum chair after shampoo has dried thoroughly.

****USE ENCAPSULATING SHAMPOO TO PREVENT RESOILING.  ENCAPSULATING SHAMPOO DRIES AS A CRYSTAL AND CAN BE REMOVED EASILY BY VACUUMING.  OTHER SHAMPOOS CAN DRY STICKY WHICH ADDS TO THE RESOILING PROBLEM

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RESTROOM CLEANING

 Products                                             Equipment
Big Disinfectant                                 Bucket/Wringer & Pail
Citroxy                                                24oz Looped Green wet mop
Nilium Deodorant/Enzyme        24″ Dust Mop
Exam Gloves                                     Angle Broom & Lobby dust pan
Hand Soap & Deodorant              Wet Floor Signs
Liners                                                  Sponge/Scrubbee
Toilet Tissue & Towels                  Bowl Brush
Glass Cleaner                                    Microfiber Towels & Mops

1. Assemble all products and materials.  It is best if a cart or cleaning basket is prepared for restroom cleaning. 
2. Dilute cleaners in a pail and bucket/wringer 2-4oz per gallon.  Use the dilution station for best results dispensing chemicals
3. Prop door in open position and post wet floor signs or restroom-closed signs.
4. Spray sinks, counter, faucets, urinals, toilets, dispensers and fixtures with disinfectant.
5. Dust mop floor and place trash in service cart.
6. Empty all waste receptacles and place trash in service cart or larger trash bin. Damp wipe trash bins with disinfectant.
7. Check supply of paper towel, tissue, soap and deodorant and replenish as needed. Make sure all dispensers are in working order with enough supplies to last until next cleaning.
8. Mist glass cleaner on all mirrors and wipe dry with paper towel. Microfiber towels can be used to reduce chemical consumption and improve cleaning results
9. Damp wipe with sponge and pail full of disinfectant solution all sinks, counters, faucets including pipes and walls.  Let air dry.
10. Damp wipe all other toilet and urinal surfaces with disinfectant including top and bottom of the seat.
11. Damp wipe all wall partitions with sponge and pail of disinfectant solution.
12. Detail areas with glass cleaner as required.
13. Damp mop floor with disinfectant solution (For very dirty floors you may need to pre-clean with citrus degreaser at 8oz per gallon first then disinfect as described) starting from rear of restroom and working towards the exit.  If the solution in the bucket turns cloudy change the solution it the bucket. Extra dirty restrooms may require more extensive cleaning measures using a cylindrical floor machine.
14. If using micro fiber mops, wring out a mop and drop on floor.  pick up mop with flat mop holder and handle and start in a figure eight pattern on the farthest area away from the door.  Depending on the dirt load you may need to use two flat mops or you can spray solution on the floor to rewet the mop and continue cleaning.  Always mop in a figure eight in one direction.
15. If there is persistant urine odor problem in the restroom mist Urine BioEnzyme cleaner on the trouble spots under urinals while the floor is still damp.
16. Damp wipe the door, knob, handle and kick plate with disinfectant. Allow to air dry.

Productivity                    4 stalls     30min

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SPILL CLEAN UP

Spill Kits

CLEAN UP SPILLS QUICKLY!  The store should have a Nilogel spill kit ready to combat spills.  The kit should include Nilogel, a broom and a lobby dustpan.  Sprinkle the Nilogel on the spill and brush it in with the broom.  In seconds the spill is absorbed and can be swept away in the lobby dustpan.  A little goes a long way! 

BLOOD OR BODILY FLUID SPILLS

1. Put on disposable gloves, mask and gown.
2. Apply Chlorinated Nilogel to the spill.  Pick up absorbed material with a spatula or scoop.
3. Disinfect surfaces with Quat solution.  Allow contact time of at least 10 minutes.
4. Bag contaminated cleaning and safety supplies. 
5. Disinfect cleaning tools using Quat and allow to air dry.
6. Remove gloves and wash hands.

Set Up                     30min
Productivity            4500 sq ft per hour

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RESTORATION             SEMI ANNUAL 1ST & 2ND FLOOR
                                            ANNUAL 3RD & UP
                                            MONTHLY INSPECTION

Products                                  Equipment
Extraction Cleaner               Tornado Vacuum CW30
TrafficSpotter                         Hot Water Extractor
Spotting Kit                             Floor Machine with solution tank
Protect-O                                 Carpet Brush for floor machine
Odor Counteract                   Pile Brush
Kraft paper                              50′ Extension cords
Furniture Tabs                       Pump Up Sprayer 
Carpet Shampoo
Defoamer 
Bonnet Cleaner
Carpet Bonnets

1. Review area and determine if shampooing and spotting is necessary
2. Remove moveable obstructions & set up caution signs
3. Vacuum carpet wall to wall
4. Apply Traffic spotter to traffic lanes with 3 gallon pump sprayer (hot water)
5. Spot carpet using spotting kit and guide
6. If traffic lanes are badly soiled shampoo with Floor machine.  Before starting spray shampoo on start area and work the machine side to side in a “Z” pattern.  Open solution tank and let shampoo solution drop on brush evenly as cleaning.
7. Fill extractor with 2oz/5gal solution of 2001 Extraction Cleaner. Add 1oz/gal of Nilium odor counteract to freshen the carpet and kill odors
8. Plug the extractor into an outlet farthest ahead of the direction of cleaning
9. Extract carpet with dual stroke method. Open trigger on the way up and vacuum on the return stroke.  Heavy soiled areas may need a second pass.  Be careful not to over wet the carpet.  The extraction of the water is the key to producing a cleaner carpet.  It is important to remove as much water as possible apply adequate pressure on the wand to produce maximum suction on the carpet.
10. Add defoamer to extractor as necessary.  The best way to add defoamer is to vacuum in through the extractor hose out of a cup. 
11. Return moveable obstructions
12. Place furniture tabs under metal furniture legs to prevent rust stains
13. Roll out Kraft paper on walking paths if area may not be completely dry before opening to pedestrian traffic
14. After completely dry pile brush to restore the carpet nap
15. If the carpet resoils due to wicking then bonnet clean the carpet.  Use the same method as step 6 but put a carpet bonnet on the floor machine vs using a brush.  This will clean the top fibers of the carpet that were resoiled as the carpet dried.
16. While the carpet is still dame apply carpet protectant with a pump up sprayer

Productivity    Shampooing            1000sq ft/hour
                               Extraction               1000sq ft/hour

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INTERIM CLEANING        MONTHLY HI TRAFFIC
                                                           ELSEWHERE EVERY OTHER MONTH

Products                                  Equipment
Dri-Way                                   Tornado Vacuum CW30
Spotting Kit                            Dri-Way Jr. Dual Brush
                                                    Pile Brush
                                                    Spotting Brush

1. Remove moveable obstructions for wall-to-wall vacuuming
2. Pick up large debris
3. Sprinkle generously Dri-Way compound on traffic lanes
4. Work Dri-Way compound into the carpet with Dri-Way Jr. Dual Brush
5. Let stand until dry to the touch. This allows for maximum soil absorption.
6. Pile Brush traffic lanes removing Dri-Way compound and imbedded soil. Always brush opposite to traffic pattern.
7. Vacuum wall to wall with Tornado Carpet Keeper. Do not be concerned; if some Dri-Way compound is left in the carpet, it acts to retard soil.
8. Identify spots refer to spotting guide for removal products
9. Apply spotter and work in to center of spot with brush
10. Allow 10 minutes for spotter to work
11. Rinse spot with Tornado Pro Spot Extractor
12. If spot persist, apply clean/dry terry towel and weight to pull out spot

Productivity    Pile Brush               2,000sq ft/hour
                              Dri-Way                  3,000sq ft/hour

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Carpet Care Daily Maintenance

Products                                  Equipment

Nilofresh                                 Tornado Carpet Keeper
Spotters                                   Tornado Pro Spot Extractor
Spotting Kit                            Spotting Brush
                                                    Back Pak Vacuum (optional)

1. Set caution signs
2. Pick up large debris
3. Plug vacuum in central location
4. Spread carpet freshener (Nilofresh) sparsely on carpet
5. Vacuum traffic areas using a two pass method
6. Vacuum wall to wall if using back pack vacuum
7. Identify spots refer to spotting guide for removal products
8. Apply spotter and work in to center of spot with brush
9. Allow 10 minutes for spotter to work
10. Rinse spot with Tornado Pro Spot Extractor
11. If spot persist, apply clean/dry terry towel and weight to pull out spot
12. Clean equipment

 Productivity vacuuming          3,000sq ft/hour

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SOIL & SOIL PREVENTION

Most soil that accumulates on carpet consists of sand and dry particulate matter.  This type is often gritty and abrasive.  They contribute to wearing of a carpet by physically cutting and scratching the individual carpet fibers.  It is estimated that 79% of the soil in most carpet is dry particulate matter brought into the building on the soles of shoes.

Due to gravity this soil is generally found in the lower third of the yarns and requires brush/agitator action to be removed effectively.  Large soil particles will be retained by the carpets tangled fibers. These fibers are created during the manufacturing process of carpet.  The smaller dirt particles are retained by a few different physical properties or forces;

a)    Cracks/crevices engineered into the fiber surface will act as a trap for some soils.
b)   Some will be adhered by oily residues that are present on the fiber/yarn surface.
c)    The smallest particles will be attached by electro-static attraction.

“SOILS ARE REMOVED MOST EASILY WHEN THEY ARE DRY”

The most important step and the most often overlooked since the advent of extraction cleaning is dry soil particle removal. This should always be the first step in any carpet cleaning process.  These particulate and fibrous soils are insoluble in nature and are best removed using a mechanical process (vacuuming or pile brushing).

SOIL PREVENTION

1     Sweep parking lots, outdoor entrances regularly
2     Clean HVAC filters on schedule
3     Install adequate walk off matting (see matting)
4     Vacuum with quality dual filtration vacuums 
        (Eureka Sanitaire emits 20% of vacuumed particles)

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STRIP JOB    ANNUAL OR IF WELL MAINTAINED EVERY OTHER YEAR

Products                                  Equipment

Formula X                               Autoscrubber w/stripping brush
Sta-Brite                                   Propane Strip Machine
Vinegar/Neutralizer           Propane Burnisher
Neutral Cleaner                     Mop & Bucket     
Black Pads                               Floor Squeegee
                                                    Dust Mop
                                                    Flat Finish Mop
                                                    Doodle bug & pads or swivel brush
                                                    Scrapper short and long handle                                              

1. Rope off area to be stripped and put out wet floor signs, remove obstructions
2. Sweep floor with an untreated dust mop and scrape gum and Labels off floar
3. Fill scrubber w/cold water & Neutral Cleaner 1oz/gallon
4. Dilute Stripper  1 gallon to 8 gallons of water. For heavier build up dilute 1 gallon to 6 gallons of water.
5. Liberally apply Stripper solution to floor with mop and allow to dwell on floor 10 minutes. Keep the floor wet by moving your mop over the surface occasionally, wetted from mop bucket of stripper. This prevents drying and will aid in breaking the layers of coating down.
6. While Stripper is working begin doodlebugging the edges, use blade If necessary . (Do not short cut this impoltant step!)
7. With attached nylogrit brush, begin working the floor with your scrubber. Go slowly. This will allow the machine and chemical to work with you. Go over the area until all the finish is stripped from floor.
8. Squeegee edges, funneling crud toward center of aisle for easier pick up.
9. Pick up solution with autoscrubber or wet dry vacuum. Your scrubber or bucket should already be filled with a solution of Neutral Cleaner 1 ounce per gallon cold water.
10. On second pass turn on solution and vacuum up stripper residue. This will help neutralize the floor and ready it for your base coat or seal.
11. Mop edges and scrubber trails. Use a mop & bucket on any areas the Scrubber cannot reach. This bucket should contain Neutral Cleaner diluted @ 1 ounce per gallon of cold water.
12. Rinse floor TWICE with mop and bucket containing cold water or neutralizer solution only. Change water as it starts to discolor (turning tan or gray).
13. Allow floor to dry completely, and then check for any residue. Your floor should have a chalky appearance. If any residue is found, or if in doubt, rinse again with a clean solution of Pearl Neutralizer , 2 oz per gallon. Having the floor neutral is important to prevent floor finish adhesion problems and other issues like fish eyes. 
14. With a clean, rinsed Flat Finish Mop (18″ or 24″), apply 3 coats of Finish. Pour finish in lines on the floor and spread out with mop. Apply first coat up to edge. For Terrazzo & concrete floors apply Eclipse Hard Floor Sealer as first coat (must rinse flat mop before applying finish coats). The second coat, stay out from edge 6-8 inches. The third coat should be applied out to the edges.
     Allow 15-30 minutes of drying time per coat. Recoating too soon may cause streaking! You can test the floor by dragging your fingers across the floor.  If it is tacky, it is too soon to recoat. Only apply a maximum of 3 coats of finish per day.
15. Maximum shine occurs after 6 coats of finish.  It is important to aplly a minimum of 5 coats of finish in high traffic areas to give adequate base for scrub and recoat maintenance.  If there is too little finish on the floor you may have to strip and recoat more often.  It is more effective to extend the strip cycle as long as possible.
16. Time allowing, burnish with a White pad. If not, the next available shift, clean floor and burnish. Always walk slower with bumisher on fresh finish! The coating needs the additional heat for enhanced initial curing!
17. Dust mop
18. Remove signs and return moveable obstructions
19. Clean equipment & tools.  Finish mop is not disposable rinse with soap and water and hang to dry.

 Set up & Clean Up          60-90min
Productivity                    140 man min/1000sq ft
Staffing                               3

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SCRUB & RECOAT     EVERY THREE MONTHS
                                                OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED

Products                                  Equipment
Dust mop treatment           Autoscrubber
Neutral Cleaner                    Propane Burnisher
Floor Finish                           Pad Centers/Steel wool
White Pads                             Vacuum Cleaner
Blue/Green Pads                 Mop & Bucket
                                                   Flat Finish Mop
                                                   Dust Mop
                                                   Scrapper

1. Tape off area to be recoated
2. Pick up mats and moveable obstructions
3. Dust mop floor, removing, with blade/scraper, gum and labels from floor.
4. Fill autoscrubber with Neutral Cleaner (2oz/gal)
   For heavy, greasy build up, or dirty floor use Degreaser vs neutral cleaner, 2-4 ounces per gallon of cold water.
5. Attach Blue Scrub pad to your autoscrubber
   DOUBLE SCRUB: Two/2 pass method to deep clean the floor.
   On first pass: Apply solution (through scrubber) only, pad down. Do not use vacuum, squeegee up. Let the solution set and “work”on the floor for 5 minutes. While waiting, start detailing edges & black marks. On second pass: Drop squeegee, pad down, vacuum up solution.
6. In areas where your autoscrubber cannot reach:
   Apply Neutral Cleaner solution with mop/bucket and allow to set for 5 minutes. Scrub floor with single disk machine and an attached blue scrub pad. If no single disk machine is available, doodlebug the area and rinse floor w/mop and bucket. Rinse floor 2 times to ensure cleanliness.  You can use a squeegee to pull solution to an area that your scrubber or wet dry vacuum can pick up.
7. Rinse the floor and detail mop edges and scrubber trails with mop/bucket using cold water only. Test the floor if it is chalky or has residue rinse again with cold water.
    At this point, you may want to take time to burnish your floor (White Pad) before recoating. This serves to better dry your floor and bring up Additional shine that will really come through after your  recoat job! And don’t forget…dust mop after bumishing.
8. Allow floor to completely dry. Apply two coats of Floor Finish Stay 6-8 inches away from edges. Allow 20-30 minutes dry time per coat.
9. Burnish with white Pad.
10. Dust mop.
11. Replace mats & obstructions, remove signs and tape
12. Clean up Equipment

Set up & Clean up           45min
Productivity                    80 man min/1000sq ft
Staff                                      2

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