Purpose
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The purpose of this SOP is to outline housekeeping services and to ensure that workstations are free of debris and clutter. This is vital to maintaining a safe work environment and to prevent any minor or major incidents from occurring.
Scope
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This standard operating procedure is intended to guide facility management staff in covering the following office housekeeping duties:
- Overhead lighting cleaning
- Venetian blinds cleaning
- General office housekeeping
Procedures for Overhead Lighting Cleaning
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Tools & Materials Needed:
1. Step ladder
2. Glass cleaner
3. Clean cloths
4. Gloves and goggles
5. Vacuum cleaner -
Position the step ladder under the light fixture to be cleaned. Be sure the step ladder is sturdy and in proper repair.
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If the light fixture has the egg crate type diffusers, unhook them and set aside. If the diffusers are clear plastic, unhook the panel and bring down to one side.
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With the pack vacuum, vacuum the interior surface of the light fixture. Put on gloves and goggles
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CAUTION: Avoid the excessive use of glass cleaner or water.
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Using the glass cleaner and a soft, clean cloth, damp dust the interior of the light fixture and the inside and outside of the plastic diffuser. Dry all surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
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Relock the plastic diffuser into position, or replace the egg crate diffuser after it has been cleaned.
Procedures for Venetian Blinds Cleaning
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Tools & Materials Needed:
- Clean cloths,
- Vacuum cleaner,
- Soft bristle brush,
- Two clean buckets
- Gloves and goggles -
Remove dust and dirt from vanes of Venetian blinds where bacteria can multiply.
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Adjust the blind to expose the flat surface.
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Vacuum entire exposed surface from top to bottom using a left to right motion as you clean.
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Reverse the flat surface of the blinds and repeat the procedure.
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Return the Venetian blinds to the original position.
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Put on gloves and goggles.
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Using a clean cloth and cleaner disinfectant in a bucket, clean the blinds from top to bottom, working in a left to right motion as you clean.
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Rinse cloth frequently in clear water.
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Dry the surface of the blind with another clean cloth.
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Reverse blinds and repeat procedure.
General Office Cleaning
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Tools & Materials Needed:
- Clean cloths
- Trigger sprayer
- Dust mop
- Wet mop
- Two buckets with wringers or pump up sprayer and one bucket
- Vacuum cleaner
- Liners -
Put on gloves and goggles.
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Dust furniture with a clean cloth treated with dust mop/dust cloth treatment polish as needed
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Damp disinfect telephone, door knobs, and file cabinets
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Spot clean windows and sills with a glass cleaner.
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Empty ashtrays
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Empty wastebasket and replace the liner.
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Dust mop, then damp mop floor or vacuum if carpeted
Completion
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Full Name and Signature of Employee
