Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868:reg:6:p83
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 83/86)
Character Range: 292195–299370

back surfaces with a low-suction vacuum through soft netting

                                                                                                 * Replace curtain immediately

                                                                                                 * Soft netting
Brush vacuum                             Metal vents, timber panelling, King George statue       * Long-haired brush nozzle to avoid scratching                                        * Long-haired brush nozzle attached to vacuum
Low-suction brush vacuum                 Fabric walls, upholstered furniture                     * Examine surface for loose pieces before starting                                    * Long-haired brush nozzle attached to vacuum

                                                                                                 * Place flywire netting over surface

METHOD               SURFACE                                                                   TECHNIQUE                                                                                                   PRODUCT/EQUIPMENT
                                                                                                    * On low suction with brush nozzle attachment stroke across netting                                        * Flywire netting

                                                                                                    * To be undertaken by a conservator
Damp mop             Rubber, parquetry floors                                                       * Full vacuum before mopping                                                                               * Mops with long cotton yarn

                                                                                                    * Warm (not hot), clean water, no additives

                                                                                                    * Wring mop until nearly dry, excess water will stain rubber and timber flooring

                                                                                                    * Work using long, continuous, side to side strokes keeping mop heel on the floor and strands spread

                                                                                                    * Turn mop after 4 strokes, rinse mop after 8 strokes

                                                                                                    * Change water when you cannot see the base of the pail

                                                                                                    * Do not touch baseboard, furniture or rugs with damp mop, clean edges with a damp cloth instead

                                                                                                    * Never use flood water
Spot clean           Parquetry, rubber, tiles floors                                                * Use a diluted non-ionic detergent solution in warm (not hot) water                                       * TERIC LA8 non- iconic detergent

                                                                                                    * Use a soft, clean rag, wring out to almost dry

                                                                                                    * Rub gently, changing cleaning face regularly to ensure dirt removal, not dirt redistribution

                                                                                                    * Wipe off detergent with damp cloth in clear water

                                                                                                    * Dry area with a third dry, clean rag

                                                                                                    * Scuff marks can be cleaned with a pencil eraser

                                                                                                    * Microfibre cloths

                                                                                                    * Pencil eraser

                                                                                                    * Never use white spirits on parquetry or rubber floors
Carpet – wet spills       * Sponge excess liquid immediately with a dry, clean sponge               * Clean sponge

                          * Rinse area by dabbing on clean water from a clean sponge                * Microfibre cloths

                          * When clean, mop up excess water with new clean, dry cloth               * Low-suction water vacuum if available

                          * Use weighted down blotting paper to remove final traces of liquid       * Blotting paper
Carpet – mud              * Allow mud to dry and then full vacuum                                   * Vacuum

METHOD                                                       SURFACE                                                                                                                        TECHNIQUE                                                                                                                                            PRODUCT/EQUIPMENT
Spot clean                                                   Carpet – stains                                                                                                                     * Be sure the stain is new and not heritage – check with Heritage staff before cleaning stains                                                      * Vacuum

                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Thoroughly vacuum first                                                                                                                           * TERIC LA8 non- iconic detergent

                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Wet a small cloth with dilute solution of non-ionic detergent and dab surface – do not saturate                                                   * Microfibre cloth

                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Rinse cloth regularly                                                                                                                             * Blotting paper

                                                                                                                                                                                                 * When clean, rinse area with a clean cloth and clean, warm water

                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Dry area