Sunday, 25 May 2014

Cleaning Elevators / Lifts

Cleaning Elevators / Lift :
  • Elevator is cleaned on a daily basis because of their volume of use. 
  • The best time to schedule the elevator cleaning is either during late night or very early morning in order to avoid high usage.
  • Take the elevator out of service as per the properties policies.
  • The elevator / ligt door should stay open untill you have finished cleaning and then place the elevator back to service.
  • According to the interior design and materials used on elevator, the appropriate cleaning methods and cleaning solutions to be used.
  • The public area attendant should follow the specific method to clean each different surface on elevator for an effective cleaning.
  • Start cleaning from the top to down to avoid resoling areas already cleaned.
  • Use a step ladder to reach the celing and clean ceiling with a feather duster.
  • Wipe the ceiling and lights with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth.
  • Clean the mirrors and step back and check the surface for streaks.
  • Wipe button with a damp duster, Don’t spray cleaning solution on buttons as this may damage them.
  • Dust around edges in the elevators.
  • Mop floor-eliminating stain.
  • Vacuum carpets using a high power vacuum cleaner.
  • Report loose or ripped carpeting to your supervisor and note in your assignment sheet.
  • Use dry cloth for high polish.   
  • Mirrors should be stain free, wooden surface polished and dust free, floors spotlessly clean.
Elevator / Lift door channel cleaning:
  • Elevator door channel should be free of dust and dirt at all given times.
  • Stop the elevator on every floor.
  • Both the inside and the outside of the elevator door should be wiped down.
  • Remove all dust particles, dust with the help of the vacuum cleaner.
  • Scrub the channel with a hand scrubbing brush.
  • Wipe it clean with a dry duster.

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