Wet Area

Maintenance

Grading for regular maintenance of wet area

Factor Grading criteria Grade
Maintenance & cleaning
  1. As per maintenance practices guideline for cleaning of finishes, fixture and fittings.
  2. Thermographic imaging once a year to detect any sub-surface leakage.
  3. Full inspection (seepage, dampness, RH, mould growth, soiling, corrosion etc) at least one in a year.
  4. Any problem due to ancillary facilities (e.g. mould growth in ceiling from condensation of HVAC ducts) should be noted and the concerned maintenance person should be informed.
 5
Only regular maintenance of finishes, fixtures and fittings. No other action. 3
Cleaning not as per guideline 1
Level of usage Limited. E.g. hotels. 5
Moderate. E.g. office or industrial buildings. 3
High. E.g. shopping complex. 1
Vandalism due to poor discipline Low. E.g. regular workplaces like office or industrial: buildings. 4
Moderate. E.g. hotels. 3 -1
Poor. E.g. shopping complex 1
Bldg. age Ranges from 1 to 30 years. 5 – 1

Guidelines for maintenance of wall and floor finishes

Element Condition Cleaning method
Ceramic tiles Regular cleaning
  1. Mopping  & buffing: commercial 3x/day & other 2x/day
  2. Machine scrub floors: fort-nightly to remove grout stain.
  3. Hand scrub walls: monthly.
Light soiling
  1. 1/4 cup low-suds detergent / 1-2 tbsp. washing soda or tri-sodium phosphate mixed in 1 gallon water.
  2. Commercial tile cleaning powder or neutral cleaner.
Deep stain hard to reach Mild detergent solution.
Severe soiling Scrubbing with acid / alkali based cleaner.
Efflorescence Commercial tile cleaner.
Mildew Diluted chlorine bleach /mildew-retardant spray.
Biological growth
  1. Scrubbing with acid / alkaline based cleaner.
  2. Use of biocide type washes can prevent further growth.
Marble Regular cleaning
  1. Mopping & buffing: commercial 3x/day & other 2x/day.
  2. Polish: fortnightly.
Light soiling
  1. Warm water or any cleaning solution which does not contain any acid, phosphorus, chlorine or scouring powders. These chemicals can make marble look dull (orange peel).
Deep stains hard to reach, severe soiling efflorescence, mildew, bio-logical growth
  1. Light scrubbing with neutral cleaner or any commercial cleaner as manufacturer’s specification.
Granite Regular cleaning
  1. Mopping & buffing: commercial 3x/day & other 2x/day.
  2. Polish: fortnightly.
Light soiling
  1. Natural cleaner with a high foaming jet (no pressure).
  2. No acidic, highly alkaline and chlorinated cleaner.
  3. Dry cleaning methods are more suitable.
Deep soiling   hard to reach, severe soiling,
efflorescence, mildew, bio-logical growth		 Light scrubbing with neutral cleaner or any commercial cleaner as manufacturer’s specification.
Painted surface Regular cleaning As per site condition.
Minor stain and dirt Washing with clean water.
Heavy stains Washing with mild detergent

Guidelines for maintenance of fixture and fittings

Element Cleaning method Freq.
Whole wet area
  • General cleaning. Once thorough cleaning and rest of the times spot cleaning.
 Office: 4-5x/day
Hotel: 6x/day
Malls: 6-8x/day
Wash basin
  • Use disinfectant cleaners and scrub with scrubbing pads to remove stubborn stains.
 Weekly
WC/urinal
  • Use disinfectant or mild abrasive cleaners and scrub with scrubbing pads to remove stubborn stains.
 Weekly
Mirrors
  • Use neutral or ammonia-based cleaners and wipe. Rinse off any excess cleaners.
 Daily
Stainless steel/ chrome fixture
  • Brush off any scales or rust on the surface. Use stainless steel/chrome polish.
 Polish monthly
Plastic /PVC item
  • Use neutral based cleaners only. Do not scrub the surface.
 Monthly