Different Types of Guest Room Cleaning Agents / Chemicals (R1 to R9)

Cleaning agents are the most critical aids of the housekeeping department in their day to day operations to keep the room and public area neat and clean.

When it comes to Cleaning chemicals/agents Taski or Diversey products are considered as the benchmark in the hospitality industry.

There are specific products which need to be used for each cleaning requirement and these cleaning agents are given specific codes eg: R1, R2, R3 (The letter 'R' Stands for 'Room Care'.) Etc. for ease of identification, recognition and use.

TASKI R1 / Diversey R1: Cleaning and Sanitising of Bathroom / Toilet surfaces

Area to be cleaned: 

All bathroom surfaces, sink, tub, tiles, floors and fittings

How to Dilute:

For cleaning: 20 ml in 1 ltr. water

For sanitizing: 50 ml in 1 ltr. water

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Spray directly on the surface to be cleaned

• Leave for 2 seconds

• Scrub if necessary and wipe the surface with a clean and dry cloth

• Replace cloth regularly

TASKI R2 / Diversey R2: All-purpose cleaning agent / Hygienic Hard Surface Cleaner

Area to be cleaned:

All types of floor and walls

How to Dilute:

Normal soiling: 20 - 40 ml in 1 ltr. water

Heavy soiling: 50 ml in 1 ltr. water

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Floor cleaner for glass and floor like Italian marble Can be used for wet mopping as well as scrubbing with a machine.

• Wet moping solution to be taken in bucket/mop trolley

• Rinse the mop frequently

• Alternatively, use scrubbing machine and pickup direct solution using a wet vacuum cleaner

TASKI R3 / Diversey R3: Glass Cleaner and Mirror Cleaner

Area to be cleaned:

Windows, mirrors, glass display cases

How to Dilute:

20 – 50 ml in 1 ltr. water for cleaning all types of glasses and mirrors

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Spray directly on a dry clean cloth

• Apply to the surface and wipe with a clean dry lint free cloth

• Replace cloth regularly

• Buffing dry

TASKI R4 / Diversey R4: Furniture Polish / Furniture Cleaning / Furniture Maintainer

Area to be cleaned:

All wooden floors and furnishings

How to Dilute:

Ready to use, No need to dilute.

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Shake the bottle well before use.

• Spray on a soft dry cloth.

• Apply to the surface evenly and start buffing.

• Buffed the floor/surface to a high shine.

• Replace cloth regularly.

Note: Do not use on glasses, floors, stairs and laminated sheets

TASKI R5 / Diversey R5: Air Freshener / Room Freshener / Bathroom Freshener

Area to be cleaned:

Offices. Corridors, washrooms

How to Dilute:

Ready to use, No need to dilute further.

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Do not spray directly on the floor

• Spray upward into the centre of the room as required

TASKI R6 / Diversey R6: Toilet bowl cleaner / Heavy-duty toilet bowl / Urinal cleaner for the removal of limescale, stains and other residues.

Area to be cleaned:

Toilet bowls and urinals

How to Dilute:

Ready to use, No need to dilute further.

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Heavy duty toilet bowl and urinal cleaner.

• Do not use on stainless steel, enamel, marble and tiles.

• Flush around bowl especially around rim and bowl waterline.

• Direct nozzle under toilet rim and evenly over the surfaces.

• Leave for 5 – 10 min.

• Flush toilet.

• Push water level down with toilet brush.

TASKI R7 / Diversey R7: For removal of oil and grease

Area to be cleaned:

For removal of oil and grease from floor / Non-abrasive cream cleaner for water-resistant hard surfaces.

How to Dilute:

Normal soiling: 20 - 40 ml in 1 ltr. water

Heavy soiling: 50 ml in 1 ltr. water

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• For wet mopping, take the solution, bucket and mop.

• Rinse the mop frequently.

• Alternatively, use a scrubbing machine and pickup solution with a wet vacuum.

TASKI R8 / Diversey R8: Kettle Descaler

Area to be cleaned:

Kettle Descaler - Highly effective acid based descaler for kettles, kitchen equipment, shower heads etc.

How to Dilute:

• Ready to use, Not Dilution Required.

• Pour the required amount of product into the kettle.

• Add cold water to the maximum line and leave overnight.

• Rinse thoroughly with fresh cold water.

• Boil water once and then pour away before using again.

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Citric acid based - safe on surfaces, including plastic kettles.

• Suitable for descaling all kettles.

• Can be used neat for tough limescale deposits on shower heads/ tap bases.

TASKI R9 / Diversey R9: Removal of hard stains from Bathroom Walls and Fittings

Area to be cleaned:

Fully formulated cleaner for cleaning all fittings and walls in the bathroom, sink, tub, tiles and fittings.

How to Dilute:

50 - 100ml in 1 ltr. water, as per the staining requirement

Usage of this Cleaning Agent:

• Prevent scale dirt on wall fittings

• Spray directly on the surface to be cleaned

• Leave for 20 sec

• Scrub and drain plain water

• Wipe surface and polish all metal surfaces with a clean cloth

• Replace cloth regularly