subject: What To Know When Getting Into Janitorial Cleaning [print this page] When getting into janitorial cleaning as a profession, there are things you need to know besides just how to sweep and dust. While those simple cleaning abilities are important, there are other things to be aware of. The business is ever changing and it's a good thing to keep up and know what you are getting into with a job at a cleaning services company.
First of all, you need to know all you can about cleaning chemicals. There's a right and wrong way to mix chemicals, as well as certain chemicals that cannot be mixed at all. You need to make sure you know how to do this properly so you can clean well but also not damage floors. For example, on tile or stone floors, acidic cleaning supplies need to be mixed with water to dilute them. Also, some floor cleaning chemicals need to be allowed to "dwell" there so that it really cleans the floor. This is important in the case of bathrooms and kitchens which gather up the most bacteria over the course of the day.
Knowing the differences in cleaning cloths is also important. It might seem like news to you that there are even big differences, but the truth is that each kind needs to be used in different instances. There are three different grades to work with: heavy, medium and light. The heavy grade should be used on particularly tough stains and grime, as well as materials that can handle it. The medium grade is good for countertops and sinks, as it won't scratch but will be strong enough to do what it has to. The lightest should be used on glass, mirrors, metal and windows. Investing in the right size cloth for the job is important and all of these materials should be provided by the cleaning service you work for.
Of course, as someone walking into another environment and performing building cleaning, you need to be careful to not break anything or fiddle with anything that could leave you liable for damages. You also need to talk with those that are hiring about what they are looking for every day. Maybe they only need certain rooms cleaned or they need you there the whole day to take care of everything. Make sure you communicate well, that's a key skill to be able to have before taking a job with a cleaning service. Good customer service is the key to it all!
