COURSE CONTENTS

Lesson 1.  Nature and Scope of Cleaning

• Introduction
• Standard Types of Cleaning
• Bond Cleans
• Outdoor Work
• Cleaning Roles – general cleaners, specialist cleaners,
• Chemicals/Products
• Natural versus Synthetic Products
• General Procedures (over 25 product types reviewed)
• Equipment and Tools
• Inventory and Resourcing
• Reporting Concerns
• Disposal of Waste
• Compliance with legislation
• Sustainability and Maintaining Reputation
• Pest Control -spiders, rodents, insects
  
  Lesson 2. Cleaning Stains & Specialist Cleaning Techniques
• Introduction
• Categories of Stains
• Protein Stains
• Carbohydrate Stains
• Lipid Stains
• Pigment Stains
• Resin Stains
• Cleaning Artwork – restoration
• Cleaning Products You Can Make Easily

Lesson 3. Floor Care

• Introduction
• Carpet Cleaning
• Deep Cleaning Carpet
• Shampooing Carpet – manually, with a machine
• Steam Cleaning Carpet
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• Removing Pigment Stains from Carpet
• Rugs
• Sisal, Jute, Seagrass
• Wool
• Cleaning Newer Timber Floors
• Cleaning Reclaimed Timber
• Waxing and Polishing Timber
• Unvarnished Timber
• Varnished Timber
• Tiles
• Porcelain Tiles
• Stone Tiles
• Concrete/Cement Floors
• Bamboo Flooring
• Linoleum
• Outdoor Ground Surface Cleaning
• Tiles
• Paving
• Timber
• Concrete
• Artificial Grass

Lesson 4. Furniture & Furnishings

• Furniture versus Furnishings
• Cleaning Furniture
• Upholstered Furniture – general clean, deep clean
• Wood Fixings
• Waxing Furniture
• Polishing
• Conducting Inspections
• Cleaning Leather
• Linen Cleaning
• Assessing Quality of Linen
• Care of Linen
• Fibre Structure and Appearance -tensile strength, Elongation, Elasticity, Specific Gravity
• Effect of Moisture
• Chemical Properties of Fibres
• Insect Resistance
• Resistance to Microorganisms
• Electrical Properties
• Effect of Sunlight
• Thermal Properties
• Fire Resistance
• Classification of Fibres
• Natural Fibres -Cotton, Linen, Wool
• Man made Fibres – Viscose Rayon, Acetate, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic, Polypropylene, Fibreglass
• Blended Fibres

Lesson 5. Washroom Cleaning

• Importance of Hygiene
• Routing Cleaning Maintenance
• Wash Basins and Taps
• Soap Dispensers
• Mirrors
• Paper Towel Dispensers
• Hand Dryers
• Vending Machines
• Sanitary Item Dispensers
• Sharps Disposal Containers
• Toilet Paper Holders
• Toilets
• Urinals
• Light Fixtures
• Floor Cleaning
• Rubbish Removal and Disposal
• Vandalism
• Replacing Dispensers
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Avoiding Falling
• Caustic and Corrosive Cleaners

Lesson 6. Kitchen Hygiene and Cleaning

• Introduction
• Storage Cupboards
• Sink and Drainage Area
• Removing drain blockages
• Cleaning Sinks
• Oven Cleaning
• Oven Door
• Cooktop -gas, ceramic, metal, etc
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• De-icing
• Freezer Drains
• Defrosting a Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Waste Disposal
• Waste Disposal and Workflow
• Organic Waste Disposal

Lesson 7. Commercial Cleaning

• Introduction
• Divisions of Commercial Cleaning
• Janitorial Work -finding work, cleaning skills, building maintenance, administration, general
• Commercial Cleaner Work – finding work, skills/scope of work
• Specialist Cleaning Jobs
• High Rise Window Cleaner
• Professional Laundry Worker
• Future outlook for Cleaning Industry

Lesson 8. Cleaning Businesses

• Introduction
• Cleaners versus Housekeepers
• Essential Cleaning Skills
• Advanced Cleaning Skills
• Administrative Skills
• General Skills
• Becoming a Residential Cleaner
• Joining a Franchise
• Setting up your Own Business
• Getting a first Client
• Introductory Offers/Loss Leaders
• Advertising -local print, digital, etc
• Complaints

What Are the Advantages of Studying with ACS Distance Education?

• You can start at any time to suit you.
• The courses are self-paced.
• You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
• Keep up to date on your learning.
• Update your CV.
• It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
• Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in their field.
• They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
• Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

Studying cleaning sets you apart, making you more attractive to an employer, or client. 

Anyone who has employed cleaners will tell you that there are good ones and bad. Often a cleaner might be employed because they are in the right place at the right time, and they "seem nice"; but to keep and thrive in a cleaning job, you need to perform, and to do that you do need to know what you are doing. Cleaners are also often employed because they are "recommended".  Those who are new to the cleaning industry may start a cleaning business with a little well thought marketing; getting a few clients. If you follow that path, your business needs to impress those first clients and then recommend you to others.

Whatever way you find work in the cleaning industry one thing is clear - you will prosper if you understand more about how to clean different things, different ways, and as a result, do a better job.

Expand your opportunities working in the cleaning industry.

• Set up your own business.
• Improve your career opportunities.
• Move into management opportunities in the cleaning industry.

Cleaners are always in demand and experienced, knowledgeable cleaners even more so.

Stand head and shoulders above your competitors by having a detailed and intensive knowledge of cleaning skills.

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