1A: Keep Materials and Storage Areas Clean and Organized Reduce Cross Contamination and Wasted Time

Keep storage areas clean and organized Keeping areas clean eliminates the spread of contamination Keeping areas organized reduces wasted time Store chemicals correctly Dispose of waste correctly Intent: The intent of this module is to reinforce two important issues ---- keeping supply closets and storage areas clean and organized to minimize contamination, disorganization which wastes time trying to find supplies; and to minimize having dirty equipment spread soils and contamination to other parts of the building. Equipment and tools such as mop buckets, cloths and sponges can actually spread contamination if they themselves are dirty. Hand mops upside down so they dry properly. Do not leave them in the mop bucket. Vacuum cleaners without the proper dust bags can spread small particles that occupants can inhale that can harm their health. Make sure to keep them clean. Autoscrubbers and carpet extraction equipment need to be kept clean --- especially the solution tanks. Use only approved products Dispose of wastes appropriately

Keep storage areas clean and organized

Keep storage areas clean and organized

Some things should never be stored together

Keep carts clean and organized Do not spread soils Looks more professional

Hang mops to dry Do not leave mops in the mop bucket

Dispose cleaning products down a sanitary drain

Recycle plastics and cardboard

Quiz Keeping storage areas clean is important because: It minimizes the potential for odors and pests It reduces the risk of cross contamination It helps team morale All of the above Keeping equipment clean and properly maintain is important because: Properly maintained equipment is safer to use Correct Answers: 1 – D 2 - D

Quiz Why should mops be dried property? How should waste be disposed? They look better Makes them easier to find Makes them last longer Minimizes odors and spreading soils How should waste be disposed? Throw it anywhere Dispose chemicals outside in the sewer Dispose chemicals down a sanitary drain Don’t throw anything away Correct Answers: 3 – C & D 4 - C