Application methods
of cleaning chemicals
The use of spray bottles, aerosol cans,
and mechanized equipment, such as floor
burnishers, buffers, and carpet washers,
increase the airborne concentration of
cleaning chemicals as particulate matter
becomes aerosolized and suspends in the
breathing zone of operators and building
occupants. Spray bottles should be
replaced with a pour and wipe application
process. Floor burnishers and
buffers should have an enclosed system
with a filter (scrubber) to capture chemical
vapors and particulate matter that is
generated during the burnishing process.
These changes will contribute to the
reduction of the aerosol concentration of
these cleaning chemicals and their byproducts.
These changes decrease air
contamination and contribute to
improved indoor air quality and the
health and comfort of all the building
inhabitants.