Use of vacuum cleaner in housekeeping

Name of the SOP: Vacuuming an area

Department: Housekeeping

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Name of the SOP: Vacuuming an area
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What are the uses of vacuum cleaner?
How vacuum cleaner is important in the housekeeping industry?

Objective : To ensure the area is free of dust and is clean of debris

Procedure:

Collect the vacuum cleaner; ensure that the vacuum cleaner bag is empty and clean prior to use.
Shut the door of a room so that the vacuum cleaner noise does not disturb the guests.
Plug in the vacuum cleaner and ensure that the cord is free of knots for easy operation.
Identify the floor / area to vacuum.
If the area is carpeted, change the vacuum head from brush side to the metal side for easy operation.
If the surface is wooden, change the side to brush by pushing the lever upside down; push the lever by hand only, as using your foot may damage the lever.
Start vacuuming from one corner of the room to the other until the entire area of the room is vacuumed.
Any item that is bigger than the vacuum head in volume / size should be removed by hand as it may get stuck inside the hose pipe and make suction difficult.
Do not under any circumstances use the dry vacuum cleaner to clean wet surfaces or vacuum any liquids; this can damage or break the machine.
After vacuuming the area check to ensure the area is covered and nothing is left out.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner and roll up the cord properly.
Do not use vacuum cleaner at night as it may disturb sleeping guests.
Empty and clean the dust bag every day for better results.
Do not drag or pull the vacuum cleaner by its hose pipe as this may damage the machine.

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What are the uses of vacuum cleaner?

Vacuum cleaners are not only effective at cleaning dust and getting rid of allergens, they are also easy to use, they save time and energy. They are equipped with suction motors and filters to pull in dirt and dust. They can be categorized into hand-held, canister, vertical and robot vacuum cleaners.

How vacuum cleaner is important in the housekeeping industry?

Vacuum cleaners are suitable for removing light dust and dirt that is not otherwise hazardous. Industrial models have special fittings for cleaning walls, ceilings, ledges, machinery, and other hard-to-reach places where dust and dirt may accumulate. Special-purpose vacuums are useful for removing hazardous products.