Capture and removal cleaning system
Example embodiments of the invention include a cleaning system having both daily cleaning tasks and periodic cleaning tasks for cleaning and dusting a room. By utilizing less inventory and more biocompatible, “bio-safe” products than traditional systems, embodiments of the cleaning system requires less tools yet, allows its users to combine cleaning processes in a time-saving feature. The invention further includes the use of an inventive cleaning brush apparatus for which allows dirt and dust to be swept into gaps between rows of bristles, which are attached to a handle via metal rails. Accordingly, dust is concurrently collected into a row of suction holes without requiring separate steps to sweep and collect the dust. As such, the spacing of the inner and outer bristles allows for dust to be trapped in the gaps rather than permanently dispersing into the breathing air.
1. A cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room, comprising:
daily cleaning tasks including:
collecting and emptying trash into a vehicle for collecting trash, wherein the vehicle includes a container attached to a caster dolly;
spot dusting using a cleaning brush apparatus attached to a vacuum, wherein the cleaning brush apparatus comprises:
a handle having a first end, a second end and a hollow interior;
an outer rail of bristles along an outer portion of the brush having a first row of outer bristles and a second row of outer bristles;
an inner rail of bristles along an inner portion of the brush having a first row of inner bristles and a second row of inner bristles;
at least one row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the second row of outer bristles to remove materials trapped within the brush;
a first sloped ridge separating a first hole and a second adjacent hole of the first row of suction holes, the sloped ridge having a first curved portion that is adjacent to the first hole and that slopes from an outer portion of the handle toward the hollow interior of the brush at the first hole and a second inwardly curved portion that is adjacent to the second hole and that slopes from the outer portion of the handle toward the hollow interior of the brush at the second hole such that dust is easily suctioned into the holes; and
a front row of bristles located along the second end of the handle;
spot cleaning surfaces using a microfiber cloth and a bio-safe general purpose cleaner;
spot cleaning the floors; and
inspecting of the room to ensure the desired level of cleanliness and to make sure that all tools and equipment and chairs have been returned to the appropriate location; and
periodic cleaning tasks including:
dusting high and low dusting areas using the cleaning brush apparatus;
damp wiping all surfaces of the room using the microfiber cloth and the bio-safe general purpose cleaner; and
complete cleaning of the floors.
2. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the spot cleaning the floors includes vacuuming using a vacuum that is capable of capturing 99.97% of particulates 0.3 microns with a sound decibel level of 70 or less, in accordance with standards set by Leadership in Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System® guidelines.
3. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein spot cleaning the floors includes mopping using a single step mopping system.
4. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 3 , wherein the single step mopping system includes a push button fluid control valve.
5. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 4 , wherein the push button fluid control valve dispenses a bio-safe neutral pH floor cleanser when activated.
6. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein complete cleaning of the floors includes spraying a general purpose carpet cleaner and stain remover.
7. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 6 , wherein the general purpose carpet cleaner and stain remover are applied with a pressure sprayer.
8. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 6 , wherein the general purpose carpet cleaner and stain remover is designed for use with low moisture systems and does not require extraction.
9. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the outer and inner rails of bristles of the cleaning brush apparatus are configured to make dirt and soil airborne.
10. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the at least one row of suction holes of the cleaning brush apparatus includes:
a first row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the first row of inner bristles;
a second row of suction holes located between the second row of outer bristles and the second row of inner bristles; and
a third row of suction holes located between the first and second rows of inner bristles.
11. The cleaning system method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 10 , wherein the suction holes within the first, second and third rows are staggered in relation to each other.
12. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the front row of bristles of the cleaning brush apparatus includes bristles that angularly protrude from the handle forming an angle other than 90 degrees.
13. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning brush apparatus further comprises a plurality of sloped ridges adjacent to each suction hole in the at least one row of suction holes.
14. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the suction holes of the cleaning brush apparatus that are closer to the first end of the handle are smaller than the suction holes closer to the second end of the handle.
15. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the periodic tasks are performed weekly.
16. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a room of claim 1 , wherein the complete cleaning of the floors include completely vacuuming carpets and mopping floors.
17. A cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a breakroom, comprising:
daily cleaning tasks including:
pre-spraying a microwave with a bio-safe general purpose cleaner;
cleaning the microwave using microfiber cloth and the bio-safe general purpose cleaner;
spot cleaning surfaces using a microfiber cloth and the bio-safe general purpose cleaner;
cleaning sinks using a bio-safe non-corrosive cleanser for daily cleaning of restroom fixtures;
spot cleaning the floors; and
inspecting of the breakroom to ensure the desired level of cleanliness and to make sure that all tools and equipment and chairs have been returned to the appropriate location; and
periodic cleaning tasks including:
dusting high and low dusting areas using a cleaning brush apparatus attached to a vacuum, wherein the cleaning brush apparatus comprises:
a handle having a first end, a second end and a hollow interior;
an outer rail of bristles along an outer portion of the brush having a first row of outer bristles and a second row of outer bristles;
an inner rail of bristles along an inner portion of the brush having a first row of inner bristles and a second row of inner bristles;
at least one row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the second row of outer bristles to remove materials trapped within the brush;
a first sloped ridge separating a first hole and a second adjacent hole of the first row of suction holes, the sloped ridge having a first curved portion that is adjacent to the first hole and that slopes from an outer portion of the handle toward the hollow interior of the brush at the first hole and a second inwardly curved portion that is adjacent to the second hole and that slopes from the outer portion of the handle toward the hollow interior of the brush at the second hole such that dust is easily suctioned into the holes; and
a front row of bristles located along the second end of the handle;
damp cleaning all surfaces of the room using the microfiber cloth and the bio-safe general purpose cleaner; and
complete cleaning of the floors.
18. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a breakroom of claim 17 , wherein the at least one row of suction holes of the cleaning brush apparatus includes:
a first row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the first row of inner bristles;
a second row of suction holes located between the second row of outer bristles and the second row of inner bristles; and
a third row of suction holes located between the first and second rows of inner bristles.
19. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a breakroom of claim 18 , wherein the suction holes within the first, second and third rows are staggered in relation to each other.
20. A cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a restroom, comprising:
daily cleaning tasks including:
pre-spraying flushables and sinks with a bio-safe non-corrosive cleanser for daily cleaning of restroom fixtures;
pre-spraying other surfaces with a bio-safe general purpose cleaner;
restocking all restroom supplies;
collecting and emptying trash into a vehicle for collecting trash, wherein the vehicle includes a container attached to a caster dolly;
damp wiping upper surfaces, flushables and sinks using a microfiber cloth;
spot cleaning the floors; and
inspecting of the restroom to ensure the desired level of cleanliness and to make sure that all tools and equipment have been returned to the appropriate location; and
periodic cleaning tasks including:
dusting high and low dusting areas using a cleaning brush apparatus attached to a vacuum, wherein the cleaning brush apparatus comprises:
a handle having a first end, a second end and a hollow interior;
an outer rail of bristles along an outer portion of the brush having a first row of outer bristles and a second row of outer bristles;
an inner rail of bristles along an inner portion of the brush having a first row of inner bristles and a second row of inner bristles;
at least one row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the second row of outer bristles to remove materials trapped within the brush; and
a front row of bristles located along the second end of the handle;
a first sloped ridge separating a first hole and a second adjacent hole of the first row of suction holes, the sloped ridge having a first curved portion that is adjacent to the first hole and that slopes from an outer portion of the handle toward the hollow interior of the brush at the first hole and a second inwardly curved portion that is adjacent to the second hole and that slopes from the outer portion of the handle toward the hollow interior of the brush at the second hole such that dust is easily suctioned into the holes; and
damp wiping lower surfaces, including pipes below fixtures, using a microfiber cloth.
21. The cleaning method for dusting and cleaning a restroom of claim 20 , further comprising the periodic cleaning tasks:
complete cleaning of a shower using a brush and the bio-safe non-corrosive cleanser.