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Module 3: Restroom Cleaning Problems and Solutions SPARKLING RESTROOM 1-2-3 TRAINING PROGRAM Slide 2 Problem: Odors 2 types of odors: temporary and ongoing Temporary odors are most often caused by people and trash receptacles Ongoing odors are most often caused by urine, especially saturated in tile grout www.multi-clean.com Slide 3 Solution: Temporary Odors Regularly spraying the restroom and trash receptacles with a deodorizer Disinfecting inside of trash can while changing liner Checking for leaks or missed trash in the bottom of the trash receptacle www.multi-clean.com Slide 4 Problem: Urine Odors Urine odor is usually caused by bacteria that use urine as a food source Both the urine and the bacteria need to be eliminated in order to fully destroy the odor www.multi-clean.com Slide 5 Solution Disinfectant cleaner Disinfectants kill the bacteria that are causing the odors Enzyme cleaner Contains bacteria that release enzymes that consume the urine, or the source of the odor www.multi-clean.com Slide 6 Disinfectant Cleaner Dilute disinfectant cleaner to proper dilution and clean floor around toilets/urinals and the outsides of toilets/urinals Leave surface visibly wet and allow to air dry www.multi-clean.com Slide 7 Enzyme Cleaner Dilute enzyme cleaner to proper dilution and apply to area around toilets/urinals/sinks www.multi-clean.com Slide 8 Problem: Dirty stained grout Grout is porous and easily entraps dirt, stains, and bacteria Grout can appear dirty and cause malodors www.multi-clean.com Slide 9 Solution First: deep clean to remove embedded dirt and bacteria Second: remove stains and brighten grout www.multi-clean.com Slide 10 Step 1: Deep Clean Apply an alkaline cleaner to the floor with a mop and let sit for 5-10 minutes Scrub floor with a an automatic scrubber or scrub brush Vacuum spent solution or pick up with mop and water www.multi-clean.com Slide 11 Step 2: Remove Stains & Brighten Apply peroxide cleaner to the floor with a mop & let sit for 5-10 minutes Scrub floor with an automatic scrubber or scrub brush Vacuum spent solution or pick up with mop and water www.multi-clean.com Slide 12 Step 3 (optional): Seal Grout Apply a grout seal to the floor, spreading with a squeegee. Make sure to cover the entire floor evenly. www.multi-clean.com Slide 13 Problem: Hard Water Scale Buildup Hard water residue can leave traces around sinks, floors, and toilets. www.multi-clean.com Slide 14 Solution Acid cleaner www.multi-clean.com Slide 15 Step 1 Apply acid cleaner with a foaming trigger sprayer to floor, walls, toilets, urinals, counters, and anywhere else hard water buildup is visible Start at the bottom and work upwards www.multi-clean.com Slide 16 Step 2 Scrub fixtures, including showerheads, drains, soap trays, sinks, faucets, with a brush Rinse all surfaces thoroughly with water www.multi-clean.com