Sustaining a healthy environment for guests and staff involves the responsible use and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.  Following are a few suggestions for sustainable chemical safety and storage.

Chemical Spraying

• Use the coarse spray setting (in between mist and stream); mist can saturate the air with chemicals and stream can splash
• Spray onto a cleaning cloth, not directly onto the surface...unless visible soiling is present

Chemical Storage

• Place absorbent mats on each chemical shelf for spill containment
• Store chemicals by their compatibility group, not alphabetically
• Do not store alkalines next to acids, and do not store incompatible chemicals on the shelf below
• Shelve all chemicals at eye level or below - never on a top shelf where solution could spill when retrieved
• Properly vent and cool storage areas
• Clearly identify all chemicals and solutions with labels

Storage Room Safety

• First aid supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be available nearby
• An eyewash station should be nearby, along with chemical spill clean-up supplies
• Emergency phone numbers should be posted in the housekeeping office

To sustain responsible chemical use and storage among your housekeeping staff, consider appointing a champion who inspects the storage room each day and trains on proper use.