Dust Mopping

Purpose

• To remove litter, dust, and light soil from floors as a daily main­tenance procedure, or in preparation for wet mopping.

Required Supplies & Equipment

• Dust mop

• Dust pan and brush

• Putty Knife

Process Requirements

1. Dust mop area

Use dust mop of an appropriate size.   Treat with a water base treatment when   working in heavier soil load area. Start at   one end of area.  Hold mop handle at   approximately 45 degree angle.   Push   mop straight ahead.   Avoid lifting mop   from floor or moving it backwards.    Remove gum with putty knife.  Pivot at   end of area and mop in opposite   direction. . . Overlap about ten inches.

2. Pick up trash and dirt

Use dust pan and brush. . . Empty in   trash chute or trash container.

3. Service dust mop

Take to janitor's closet. . . Close closet   door and place mop head in a plas­tic   liner and shake sharply several times.    Replace mop head at the end of each   shift and return soiled mop head to laundry.

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