Home cleaning
Clean a Laundry or Utility Sink and Removable Strainer
Confirm the utility-sink material and maker limits and prepare utility-zone tools; never mix kitchen or toilet tools.
Overview
Confirm the utility-sink material and maker limits and prepare utility-zone tools; never mix kitchen or toilet tools. Wear gloves, remove the accessible strainer and put lint, mud and solids into a waste bag; do not push them down the drain.
Tools needed
- Nitrile gloves
- Utility-zone brush
- Container for removable strainer
- Soft cloth
Cleaning steps
Confirm the utility-sink material and maker limits and prepare utility-zone tools
Confirm the utility-sink material and maker limits and prepare utility-zone tools; never mix kitchen or toilet tools.
Wear gloves, remove the accessible strainer and put lint, mud and solids into a waste bag
Wear gloves, remove the accessible strainer and put lint, mud and solids into a waste bag; do not push them down the drain.
Use a compatible product and soft brush on the strainer, basin and tap area
Use a compatible product and soft brush on the strainer, basin and tap area; do not assume metal, ceramic and composite sinks take the same method.
Remove residue as directed and dry the basin and strainer
Remove residue as directed and dry the basin and strainer; replace it only dry and report slow drainage or persistent odour.
Common mistakes
Pushing lint and mud into the drain
✓ Correct actionBag lint, mud and solids from the removable strainer.
Using a toilet brush in the utility sink
✓ Correct actionUse tools dedicated to the utility zone.
Scouring every basin material the same way
✓ Correct actionMatch the cleaner and brush to the confirmed basin material.
Refitting a wet strainer
✓ Correct actionDry the strainer and report slow drainage before replacing it.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Put the strainer into its container before clearing it so lint cannot fall back into the basin.
- Use only utility-zone tools and wash and dry them after use.
Tips for employers
- State the basin material and permitted products.
- Arrange repair for slow drainage, cracks or a fixed strainer.
Completion checklist
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