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How To Clean And Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaning Equipment

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A full complement of cleaning equipment and tools ensures that you can tackle any cleaning job. However, it can be easy to forget to maintain and clean the equipment itself. Learning how to clean and maintain your equipment and tools will keep them working effectively. It will also save you money in replacement costs by doing inexpensive preventative maintenance that reduces the chance of major damage from electrical or overloaded motors.  Clean And Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner 1. Treat the vacuum cord with care! Avoid pulling the vacuum too hard when moving around and be mindful of the length of the cord. Ensure that the cord is always wound through the strain relief of the vacuum. Replace a damaged cord immediately. Leads with exposed wires are a safety hazard and expose owners and operators to legal liability. 2. Check and replace the bag regularly. Replace the vacuum bag on a regular basis. Do not wait till the bag is completely full. Replace the bag ...

How To Clean And Maintain Your Floor Cleaning Equipment

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Maintaining cleaning equipment is important because if your tools are stored incorrectly the bacteria you're trying to eliminate will grow right on or in them. Develop a tools cleaning and storage system and instill its importance in your workers. Make cleaning and storing tools a part of your entire cleaning system. General Habits 1. Clean and store the equipment after every use. 2. Remove any liquid that may have been contaminated. 3. Never put equipment away unless its ready for next days use. Cleaning Floor Equipment 1. Empty and rinse recovery tanks after use. This will help prevent odors and prevent build up in the tank. 2. Solution tanks should be emptied as well. leaving solution in tanks will gum up filters and affect performance. 3.Clean vacuum ports and squeegee assembly before the dirt dries.  4. Clean or rinse the brushes or pads after every use. 5. Maintain and clean jets regularly so that they spray evenl...