An introduction to floor care that includes an overview of history, market facts, money opportunities, industry trends and factors that impact floor care. Provides a detailed accounting of the working environment and how floor care impacts it from ecological sustainability to quality assurance. Concludes with a portrait or description of the professional floor care technician, and where the opportunities lay.
*This is Lesson 20 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which also can be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
60+ pages
Binding: ebook.
Chemicals, equipment, tools and materials are essential components of floor care. Explore in detail what’s in the floor care technicians tool box. Understand the basic chemical requirements as well as how the various types of equipment can improve productivity. Discover the purpose of tools and materials and how they are critical for successful floor care.
*This is Lesson 21 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which also can be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
70+ pages
Binding: ebook
Floor care performance is anchored in the primary purpose of cleaning. Learn about soil and how it impacts everything around floor care and how it is facilitated. The floor care program is revealed to demonstrate how basic floor care procedures are defined and performed at specified intervals. Step by step instructions on how to perform each task safely and efficiently. Other topics include productivity rates, quality assurance and sustainability. In addition to cleaning the floor, learn what is needed before and after the services are performed.
*This is Lesson 22 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
80+ pages
Binding: ebook.
An in depth look at the resilient flooring category which includes the identification of each of the classifications. Learn how to apply the basic floor care procedures into the floor care programs for vinyl, rubber, linoleum and more. The stripping and refinishing restorative process for conventional vinyl flooring is reviewed in detail.
*This is Lesson 23 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
40+ pages
Binding: ebook.
Delve into a basic understanding of stone flooring and essential floor care. Learn how to identify different geological classification and their properties and characteristics. A Broad explanation of the stone floor care program and chemicals, equipment tools and materials for them is provided. Learn about diamond abrasives, powders and polishes, service procedures and why they are different.
*This is Lesson 24 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
60+ pages
Binding: ebook.
Concrete flooring has been around since the Romans invented it millennia ago. Learn about concrete and its properties and characteristics and how it is used in different environments. From functional, decorative and polished, concrete is one of the fastest growing floor coverings in the flooring industry. Discover how to identify and properly maintain it. Another topic segment discusses the advanced methodologies for this abundant flooring material.
*This is Lesson 25 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
30+ pages
Binding: ebook.
Ceramic flooring possess features that are perfect for specific environments. Learn how to identify the ceramic classifications and where they can be found. Topics include floor care programs for ceramic flooring as well as restorative tile and grout processes and stain removal.
*This is Lesson 26 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
60+ pages
Binding: ebook.
The popularity of wood and wood-like flooring creates the need to understand them. Find out the different types of wood flooring and basic procedures for taking care of them. In the advance floor care section you can learn about the restorative processes that include sanding and refinishing.
*This is Lesson 27 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
40+ pages
Binding: ebook.
In this segment the topic of different stains is addressed. First a general description of the types of stains as well as the chemicals, equipment tools and materials required. Spot removal processes are discussed and finalized with detailed instruction for the specific spot and stain types.
*This is Lesson 28 of The Comprehensive Custodial Training Manual Chapter 2: Hard, Resilient and Wood Floor Care which can also be purchased as either an ebook or a printed book.
30+ pages
Binding: ebook.