15 tools and equipment used in a flower shop/studio
As a florist, tools and equipment are essentials to our job as we use them on a daily basis; they show our professionalism. They are required to be well maintained at all times as they increase our productivity. Some of them are listed below; their cleaning procedures, maintenance program and storages requirements are also presented.
1. Ribbon scissors can be cleaned with water and soap. They can be sharpened when necessary. When stiff, sewing oil or WD40 can be used for maintenance. They are usually stored in a jar, pot, florist' s toolbox with their cutting blades closed an covered.
2. Secators can be cleaned with a cloth. They will need sharpening when needed and maintaining with sewing oil, WD40 when stiff. They are stored in a jar, pot, florist' s toolbox; their cutting blades must be covered.
3. Tape measure can be cleaned with a cloth. It should be rolled in itself for maintenance and in order to avoid entangling them. They can be stored in a drawer, florist' s toolbox.
4. Wet area, sink is cleaned with water, soap / detergent. It should be maintained by cleaning it regularly. Its ideal placement is somewhere near the florist workplace / bench.
5. Printer / copier can be cleaned with a dry cloth. Their ink cartouches will need to be replaced; they can be checked by a specialist when needed. It should be stored where a florist can easily see it in order to not miss any orders.
6. Wire cutters should be cleaned with a cloth. For maintenance, sewing oil and WD40 can be applied to them; they will need sharpening regularly. They can be stored in a jar, pot, florist' s toolbox; their cutting blades must be closed and covered.
7. Pliers can be cleaned with a cloth. They should be maintained with sewing oil or WD40. They can be stored in a florist' s toolbox, drawers, pot, jar with their cutting blades closed and covered.
8. Wires can be cleaned with a dry cloth. They should be stored in different jars labelled with their different gauges, in a dry place. We should avoid storing them at eye' s level in order to avoid injuries.
9. Parafilm can be cleaned with a cloth. They should be stored in a drawer, florist' s toolbox in a dry place.
10. Sticky tape can be cleaned with a cloth. They should be stored in a dry place in a drawer, florist' s toolbox.
11. Pen / pencil can be cleaned with a cloth. The pencil needs to be sharpened regularly and they should be stored in a jar.
12. Ribbons can be cleaned with a cloth. We should unroll just what is needed in order to avoid entangling them. They can be stored in a ribbons drawers, stand.
13. Cold glue should be stored in a dry place, in a jar, pot or drawer. It can be cleaned with a dry cloth. In order to keep it functional, the cap should always be put back on.
14. Stem stripper can be cleaned with soapy water. They can be stored in a pot, jar or in a florist' s toolbox.
15. Saw can be cleaned with a cloth. In order to maintain them, it needs to be sharpened regularly. They should be stored in a safe place.
The cleaning procedures of florists tools and equipment are an important tasks to perform as they avoid cross contamination. They are required to be cleaned after use and before being stored away. Sterilising, disinfecting them avoid the spoilage of the cut flowers and plants. Their maintenance ensure that they always stay in top condition. When faulty, we should report them; we should wear personal protective equipment and use their respective safety guards when handling them. They must be stored at their designated area and at an appropriate condition at all time.
We have here selected few of the tools and equipment used by a florist, an outline of their cleaning procedures, maintenance program and storages requirements has also been presented.
We have here selected few of the tools and equipment used by a florist, an outline of their cleaning procedures, maintenance program and storages requirements has also been presented.