Cleaning Equipments Inventory Template
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31CLEANING AGENT
Cleaning agents are perhaps the most critical aids of housekeeping staff in their job to keep their
house neat and clean. Cleaning agents in general can be defined as natural or synthetic substances
that are used to assist the cleaning process. Cleaning is primarily the removal of dirt and dust. The
various kinds of cleaning agents used for house keeping staffs are as follows:
1)
Detergents
6)
Deodorants
2)
Acid Cleaners
7)
Laundry aids
3)
Alkaline cleaners
8)
Polishes
4)
Solvent cleaners
9)
Floor seal
5)
Disinfectants
10)
Abrasive
Water: Water is referred as a universal solvent, and this is the prime agent in cleaning process.
However though an excellent solvent, water alone is not an effective cleanser to meet the standards
most hotels require. Water is supposed to be a surfactant (surface active agent).
1)
Detergent: Detergents may be made from a base of either pure soap or organic
chemicals. Detergents are of two types:
Soapy Detergent: Soapy detergent is made from animal or vegetable fat and may be
used as a solid block for washing skin and clothes, as flakes for washing delicate
fabrics or as a powder for washing of soft fabrics. Soap is made by boiling fat with a
strong alkali. E.g. coconut oil provides a soap which is quick to lather, excellent at
cleaning.
Synthetic detergent: synthetic detergent is made from organic chemicals derived from
petroleum. These are used extensively in house keeping. They are used for cleaning
task and for washing up the floors. They may be in the form of a powder, liquid, gel
or crystals.
2)
Acid cleaners: Acids used as cleaning agents may vary from mild acid e.g. acetic acid or
strong concentrated hydrochloric acid. Acids should be used in solutions followed by
thorough rinsing. All, except citric and acetic acid should be used under supervision with
extreme caution and with the protection of rubber gloves. Strong acids are poisonous and
corrosive. E.g.
citric acid and acetic acid used for metal cleaning
Dilute hydrochloric acid used in removing lime scale from sanitary ware
Oxalic acid for removing stubborn water stains from hard floors and sanitary ware
3)
Alkaline cleaners: Alkaline based cleaning agents are used in laundry and are
particularly good for removing grease. Very strong alkali materials are known as caustic
materials and are extremely corrosive and poisonous. They must be used under strict
supervision. E.g.
sodium carbonate (washing soda): it is used to soften water and remove light grease
marks.
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda): Removing grease from grills and blocked drains
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