Range and purpose of cleaning equipment

Cleaning equipment is varied. It includes devices for manual and mechanized surface treatment.

Read the article about what you will need to carry out dry, wet and wet cleaning, as well as to perform work at various sites.

What it is?

Cleaning equipment – this is a set of manual and mechanized equipment, designed to restore order indoors and in adjacent areas. Without its use, work cannot be performed.

Depending on where exactly the cleaning will be carried out, the type of equipment, its configuration and requirements for use differ.

Use of special devices allows you to solve several problems at once:

1. Save time on daily tasks.
2. Reduce physical effort of employees.
3. Reduce labor costs for employees.
4. Use consumables rationally, for example, water, detergents, nozzles, etc.
5. Improve the quality of cleaning.

Types of cleaning devices

Cleaning equipment is presented in a wide range. It makes no sense to purchase it in full. It differs depending on the characteristics of the facility where the work is being carried out, as well as the type of cleaning.

For dry

Dry cleaning involves treating the surface without using water.

To implement it The following devices are used:

• vacuum cleaners;
• brushes;
• brooms;
• broom;
• scoops with and without lids;
• napkins and rags;
• air purifiers.

Dry cleaning is carried out daily. After its completion, all equipment is cleaned. At the same time, it can be cared for using water and liquid disinfectants.

For wet

Wet cleaning involves removing dirt from surfaces using water. However, it is taken in small quantities.

To carry out work The following equipment will be required:

1. Spray. With its help, liquid is sprayed onto the surface.
2. Rags and napkins. It is possible to pre-moisten them.
3. Steam generators.

In addition to removing dust from surfaces, air humidifiers are used.

For wet

Wet cleaning is the treatment of surfaces using large amounts of water. In addition to this, we use disinfectants designed to better clean floors, glass, tiles, furniture and more.

Inventory that may be involved:

• rags and napkins;
• washcloths;
• mops, mops;
• washing vacuum cleaners;
• basins and buckets;
• steam generators;
• sprayers;
• cleaning carts;
• water drains.

It is for wet cleaning that the most tools are used.

For professional

For professional processing, equipment has been developed that allows you to perform all procedures quickly and efficiently. It costs more than products for household use, but is characterized by high performance.

Types of professional equipment:

1. Cleaning trolleys. They are used to transport buckets, detergents, rags, napkins and more. One device fits a lot of things, which makes the work of cleaners easier. The cart may already include buckets of different sizes and built-in mops. The devices move on wheels and are controlled using a special handle.
2. Cleaning kits with drain and self-spin system. Contents may vary depending on the model. The classic set includes: a mop with a telescopic handle, buckets, 2 attachments.
3. Dehumidifier for table surfaces, glass and other equipment. It is represented by a squeegee with a handle.

Professional cleaning is impossible without the use of equipment. Each cleaning company has the following equipment:

• steam generators;
• vacuum cleaners for dry and wet cleaning;
• carpet cleaner;
• backpack vacuum cleaner;
• floor scrubber and sweeper;
• floor polisher

For medical institutions

Devices for cleaning in medical institutions must meet the requirements developed at the state level. They are enshrined in regulations and GOST.

This list includes:

1. Napkins, rags, sponges. The rags must be sterile and non-sterile.
2. Buckets, washing attachments (mops), water drainers. Separately use containers for washing floors and walls.
3. Basins for processing the equipment itself.
4. Cleaning carts.
5. Container and buckets for diluting disinfectant solutions.
6. Radiator brushes.
7. Germicidal lamp.

All equipment used for cleaning in medical institutions is subject to mandatory labeling.Work is only possible in specialized clothing:

• V gloves,
• robes,
• masks,
• caps,
• safety shoes

For the store

The list includes:

• mops;
• buckets;
• rags;
• sprayers;
• brooms, brooms;
• scoops.

This is the minimum set required for processing small areas. If you have to clean large shopping centers, then you cannot do without the use of professional equipment and special equipment.

Special equipment

To make cleaning easier, a large number of specialized equipment have been developed. It costs more than classic manual equipment, but it increases productivity several times and allows you to do work faster and with better quality.

Equipment that can be used:

1. Vacuum cleaners. There are several subtypes of them: with a dust collection bag, with a water filter, without bags, with containers and more.

   Modern models allow you to perform not only dry, but also wet cleaning with washing the floor and walls.

2. Sweepers. They are divided into three types: mechanical, battery and gasoline. The first two types can be used for work indoors and outdoors. Gasoline vehicles are used for cleaning open areas.
3. Washing machines. Their purchase is justified if you regularly have to clean large areas. The size of the equipment depends on the scope of work.
4. Steam generators. With their help, you can not only get rid of dirt, but also disinfect the surface.
5. Vacuum cleaners – window cleaners. These are modern devices that make cleaning easier. Their use is especially important if the object is equipped with a large number of windows located at different heights.
6. Carpet cleaning machines. There are models for dry and wet cleaning.
7. Equipment for cleaning open areas: tractors, snowblowers, gasoline sweepers.

Storage rules

Storage rules inventory:

1. Inventory that has undergone processing is sent for storage. It should be especially careful if it was used in areas with high levels of bacterial contamination.
2. All equipment must be washed and freed from water as much as possible. The rags are wrung out, the buckets are wiped with dry rags.
3. A separate room should be provided for storing cleaning equipment. It’s good if there are special cabinets installed in it.
4. In sanitary rooms it is desirable to have sinks and drains.
5. Only marked equipment is sent for storage.

Conclusion

Cleaning equipment is not just buckets, mops and rags. His list is much wider. The use of specialized equipment makes it easier to complete the work, speed it up and make it of higher quality.