Don T Spill Water On The Floor

If disposable spill pads are available at convenient locations employees can place them on the spills until housekeeping arrives to clean the area.

Don t spill water on the floor. Our toddler spilled a cup of water on the floor that we did not notice until the next day it was probably there for 12 16 hours. It doesn t mean that the mop has to be bone dry but damp with all of the water wrung out of it. The last thing they want is to have a spill that causes a stain or other problems. Just be sure environmental services workers don t keep the barriers up after the floor is dry says bell.

Consider the size of the spill while cleaning the spill take the size of the spill into consideration. Water make sure that you determine whether the spill is oil or water. If water seeps through the divides between the wood over time there may be a risk of water damage but it is very exaggerated to say that if your kid spills a glass of juice on the floor that you have to dry it for hours. When we saw it there was a puddle over an area about a foot square.

Oil also can produce gas which would cause a dangerous situation for your workplace. Employees will begin to ignore the signs if they remain up when the floor is dry she says. If lingering for too long your flooring will be ruined regardless of it being wood carpet or tile. One thing that is commonly overlooked happens to be water.

Even waxed or sealed floors cannot withstand excessive water and if the wax or sealer is wearing. Oil is flammable at times and can be more dangerous than water spills. The water can even cause the glue on the tiles to be destroyed. After wiping it up we ve been running a fan and dehumidifier in the room for about 24 hours.