Matrix SOP3 Operating Procedures

SOP3
Healthcare
Steam Operating Procedures
SOP3. WALL STEAM MOPPING
STEP 1. PREPARE
Ensure protective clothing is worn as advised and your hands are
clean and dry. Carry out safety checks on the equipment as instructed in the user manual.
Place all warning/safety signs are correctly positioned around the area to be cleaned.
Wearing the disposable gloves, remove any large debris and place in the refuse sack.
STEP 2. SETTING UP
Set the machine ready for use as per the user manual supplied.
Fill/refill the water bottle to the correct level. Ensure the waste vacuum bucket is
empty. Open doors and windows in the area to allow the steam to ventilate.
STEP 3. LETS GET STARTED
Fit the microfbre pad to the hand steam mop head, fit
universal adaptor to mop. Connect the hand steam mop to the steam only hose, use
extension tubes if carrying out high level cleaning, ensuring you lock the clip into position.
Fit the steam only hose into the front of the machine ensuring the steam flap clips into
place. Turn the steam control knob (if applicable) to low volume steam setting. Press the
steam rocker switch on the top of the handle to dispense the steam.
STEP 4. CLEANING
Using steam only, work in sections, clean no more than 1 square
metre at a time, steam clean all vertical surfaces, work from top to bottom Ensure passes
overlap, change microfibre pad when required. Ensure all areas have been steam mopped to
achieve a clean dry and sanitised surface.
STEP 5. COMPLETION
Use the correct colour coded cloth or paper towel to wipe
away any splashes on the skirting boards. Steam clean all equipment that has been used
and tidy away, along with safety/warning signs. Dispose of gloves and refuse sack. Wash
and dry hands.
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