furniture care products
The products used to clean and maintain the quality of furniture in the cleaning process such as furniture cleaners, wax, polish or oil.
Furniture cleaners maintain furniture items by removing dust, applying furniture polish, cleaning stains and maintaining colouring.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
1 competencefurniture industry
Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.
Cross-sector
2 competencescleaning industry health and safety measures
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
furniture wood types
Types of wood used in the manufacturing of wooden furniture and their characteristics.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencespolish furniture
Apply polish to the furniture in order to maintain its wooden quality and natural beauty.
provide advice on furniture maintenance
Provide information to clients on the products or methods to use in order to maintain the appearance and quality of their furniture, according to its type of fabric or material.
use furniture dust removing tools
Use tools such as feather duster or treated cloths to remove dust from furniture surfaces.
Sector-specific
1 competencefollow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industry
Apply and follow all protocols or guidelines described by the company within your specific cleaning area. It can also involve wearing the foreseen uniform or piece of clothing at all times or using specific equipment or materials.
Cross-sector
5 competencesclean furniture
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
handle chemical cleaning agents
Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.
- Scope note
- The chemicals include hazardous materials.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
perform cleaning duties
Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.
prepare furniture for application of paint
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceclean marble furniture
Use the appropriate cloth and chemical substances to clean and maintain furniture made out of marble.
Sector-specific
2 competencesclean upholstered furniture
Use appropriate cleaning techniques and materials to clean upholstered furniture depending on the type of fabric used in its fabrication: cotton, synthetic, microfibre or leather.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
Cross-sector
10 competencesage furniture artificially
Use various techniques such as sanding, denting, painting and others to make new furniture look distressed and aged.
clean public furniture
Perform cleaning activities of objects or equipment in the public domain, on streets or other public places, used for various purposes.
clean surfaces
Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.
- Scope note
- Including walls, floors, tables, kitchen and service equipment
clean wood surface
Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.
drive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
lacquer wood surfaces
Apply one or several layers of lacquer to a wood surface to coat it. Use a roller and a brush for larger surfaces. Load the roller or brush with lacquer and coat the surface evenly. Make sure no debris or brush hairs stay on the surface.
perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.
green
repair furniture frames
Repair dents, cracks or holes and replace broken parts of furniture frames.
repair furniture parts
Repair locks, pegs, braces, frames or other parts of furniture.
wax wood surfaces
Treat wood surfaces with an appropriate wax, such as solid paste wax or liquid wax. Apply the wax to a wood surface and rub it in. Buff the surface to a shine using manual or electric equipment.