Cleaning Schedules

There are many obvious things that need to be cleaned in your workplace – such as equipment and cutlery – but there’s also many other things that are often overlooked, such as taps, door handles, can openers, cooker controls and light switches – these need to be on the agenda too. Cleaning schedules are used by organisations so that every employee knows what needs to be cleaned, when, how and by who. This keeps everything running smoothly and avoids confusion among colleagues as well as keeping contamination risks to a minimum. Your organisation’s cleaning schedule should be printed and placed somewhere where all of you have easy access to it. It goes without saying that the “clean as you go” motto should be lived by as you complete each task throughout the day. But the schedule will list the tasks that must be completed at different times. This includes daily jobs – such as cleaning floors and emptying bins; weekly jobs and things that need to be dealt with less frequently, like large machinery that needs to be dismantled. When you’re completing your tasks that have been set for you in the schedule, always remember to use the right cleaning method for the right task and follow the instructions set for you in your organisation’s procedures. And when you’re done, don’t forget to write the time and date you completed your tasks, along with your signature.