Cleaning test
If you are cleaning an office, what personal protective equipment is required ? -
ANS-Goggles and gloves
Should you spray a light switch with a liquid disinfectant cleaner ? - ANS-No
What does SDS stands for ? - ANS-Safety Data Sheet
Is it important to read the SDS even if you the label on the product ? Why or why not ? -
ANS-Yes. The label does not contain all the information that is on the Safety Data
Sheet.
Before dust mopping a floor, should you spray the dust mop head with Dust Moo
Treatment ? - ANS-Yes. It will save you time when cleaning.
When cleaning an office, should you dust mop/sweep the floor as the first step in
cleaning ? - ANS-No. Start start high and work your way low.
Should you concern yourself with Bloodborne Pathogens if you don't work in the health
care industry ? - ANS-Yes. You need to practice Universal Precautions.
Should a trash container be emptied, even if it is not completely full ? - ANS-Yes, there
could be food or something else that may cause an odor.
Should chemicals always be mixed according to the manufacturer directions ? -
ANS-Yes. You could create a hazard by mixing the chemicals incorrectly.
How often should desk tops be feather dusted ? - ANS-Never dust offices with a feather
duster; you should always use micro fiber cloths.
When vacuuming a floor, where in the room should you start ? - ANS-Always start in the
back of the office and work your way out of the door.
When disinfecting office surfaces, should you spray your cloth or the surface ? -
ANS-Spray the cloth. You may damage the furniture surface if sprayed direct.
, Should you disinfect door handles and light switches ? - ANS-Yes. These are areas that
are touched often by many people.
When a damp mopping an office, should you use a neutral cleaner ? - ANS-Yes, a
neutral cleaner has a low pH which means it will not react with the floor finish.
When disinfecting office surfaces, is it necessary to wear protective glasses or goggles
? - ANS-Yes. Whenever using chemicals you are required to wear personal protection
equipment.
When spot mopping, should you put up 'Wet floor' signs ? - ANS-Yes so people won't
fall.
When cleaning a restroom, should you high dust as your first cleaning step ? -
ANS-Yes. When cleaning always start high and work your way low.
Is the Hazard Communication Program also known as the "Worker Right to Know"
program ? - ANS-Yes. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Worker Right to
Know) has been established to improve the safety of all workers.
If the trash can is too full, why shouldn't you compress the trash by pressing down on it
with your hands. - ANS-Never press down on the trash with your bare hands. There
may be something sharp in the trash that could cut or stick you.
How often are restroom partitions washed with germicidal cleaner ? - ANS-The whole
partition is cleaned once a week.
When cleaning the restroom, what personal protective equipment should be used ? -
ANS-Safety glasses and gloves are the two pieces of personal protective equipment
that is required whenever using chemicals.
After cleaning the inside of the toilet with a bowl swab, should you then use the bowl
swab to clean the seat and tank to save time ? - ANS-No. The bowl swab (Johnny mop)
is only to be used inside the toilet. You will spread germs if you use it on the rest of the
toilet.
Is it necessary to allow a disinfectant to dwell on a surface, or will a quick spray and
wipe be satisfactory ? How long should you wait for the chemical to work ? - ANS-The
disinfectant chemical needs to dwell for at least 5 to 10 minutes. (Yes needs to dwell)
If you are cleaning an office, what personal protective equipment is required ? -
ANS-Goggles and gloves
Should you spray a light switch with a liquid disinfectant cleaner ? - ANS-No
What does SDS stands for ? - ANS-Safety Data Sheet
Is it important to read the SDS even if you the label on the product ? Why or why not ? -
ANS-Yes. The label does not contain all the information that is on the Safety Data
Sheet.
Before dust mopping a floor, should you spray the dust mop head with Dust Moo
Treatment ? - ANS-Yes. It will save you time when cleaning.
When cleaning an office, should you dust mop/sweep the floor as the first step in
cleaning ? - ANS-No. Start start high and work your way low.
Should you concern yourself with Bloodborne Pathogens if you don't work in the health
care industry ? - ANS-Yes. You need to practice Universal Precautions.
Should a trash container be emptied, even if it is not completely full ? - ANS-Yes, there
could be food or something else that may cause an odor.
Should chemicals always be mixed according to the manufacturer directions ? -
ANS-Yes. You could create a hazard by mixing the chemicals incorrectly.
How often should desk tops be feather dusted ? - ANS-Never dust offices with a feather
duster; you should always use micro fiber cloths.
When vacuuming a floor, where in the room should you start ? - ANS-Always start in the
back of the office and work your way out of the door.
When disinfecting office surfaces, should you spray your cloth or the surface ? -
ANS-Spray the cloth. You may damage the furniture surface if sprayed direct.
, Should you disinfect door handles and light switches ? - ANS-Yes. These are areas that
are touched often by many people.
When a damp mopping an office, should you use a neutral cleaner ? - ANS-Yes, a
neutral cleaner has a low pH which means it will not react with the floor finish.
When disinfecting office surfaces, is it necessary to wear protective glasses or goggles
? - ANS-Yes. Whenever using chemicals you are required to wear personal protection
equipment.
When spot mopping, should you put up 'Wet floor' signs ? - ANS-Yes so people won't
fall.
When cleaning a restroom, should you high dust as your first cleaning step ? -
ANS-Yes. When cleaning always start high and work your way low.
Is the Hazard Communication Program also known as the "Worker Right to Know"
program ? - ANS-Yes. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Worker Right to
Know) has been established to improve the safety of all workers.
If the trash can is too full, why shouldn't you compress the trash by pressing down on it
with your hands. - ANS-Never press down on the trash with your bare hands. There
may be something sharp in the trash that could cut or stick you.
How often are restroom partitions washed with germicidal cleaner ? - ANS-The whole
partition is cleaned once a week.
When cleaning the restroom, what personal protective equipment should be used ? -
ANS-Safety glasses and gloves are the two pieces of personal protective equipment
that is required whenever using chemicals.
After cleaning the inside of the toilet with a bowl swab, should you then use the bowl
swab to clean the seat and tank to save time ? - ANS-No. The bowl swab (Johnny mop)
is only to be used inside the toilet. You will spread germs if you use it on the rest of the
toilet.
Is it necessary to allow a disinfectant to dwell on a surface, or will a quick spray and
wipe be satisfactory ? How long should you wait for the chemical to work ? - ANS-The
disinfectant chemical needs to dwell for at least 5 to 10 minutes. (Yes needs to dwell)
