We take our janitorial & disinfection work very seriously. To ensure that each cleaning is thorough and completed to the highest quality standard, each employee it training and equipped with the following Cleaning Tasks list.
CLEANING TASKS & ROUTINES FOR CLEANER #1
TASK 1 ) SPOT CLEANING & DISINFECTING STEPS:
- Clean and disinfect all touch points and clean and remove all dirt from all hard surfaces using a wet wiping method.
- Fill a bucket with cool water and use 2 pumps of “SafeBlend Oxy” cleaner.
(Take note that Cleaner #1 should be performing his/her Tasks ahead of Cleaner #2. - Using a clean microfiber cloth, submerge then wring out. Clean all hard surfaces (horizontal/vertical) and finger/hand touch points. Note: it’s very important to change soiled dirty water frequently.
- Carry along with you on your shoulder a dry microfiber for drying and polishing if needed.
ADDITIONAL DISINFECTION STEP
Task-co will implement a deeper method of disinfection, in addition to above:
- Instruct cleaning staff on how to locate touch points requiring disinfection. “SANIBLEND 64 CONCENTRATED Lemon” will be used;
- Perform additional agitation using a back and forth method, scrubbing touch point areas a few times with pressure to remove any potential COVID-19 or any other germs;
- Focus on areas and surfaces that are touched most often and which require more disinfection: IE: doorknobs, desks, countertops, light switches, keyboards, telephones, handrails and other often touched items/areas to be routinely disinfected.
TASK 2 ) CLEANING GLASS:
- Clean all partition glass with your window squeegee set provided.
- When cleaning front entrance glass and partitions, using dish soap and hot water, submerge the window washer tool into the bucket and wring out with your hands.
- Wash the glass or mirror, then squeegee across horizontally in rows starting at the top until you reach the bottom, then using a dry microfiber wipe up any wet areas to polish.
TASK 3 ) CLEANING & SANITIZING KITCHENS, CAFETERIAS & LUNCHROOMS
- Remove all garbage and debris. Using “Oxy Blend” and a “Magic Eraser”, clean the kitchen sink. Then polish.
- Using the wet wiping method clean all other horizontal and vertical surfaces as specified in the Work Specifications.
DISINFECTION STEPS:
Step 1: Best method of cleaning touch point surfaces:
- Use of microfiber cloths and a hydrogen peroxide mixture diluted with warm water;
- Submerge the microfiber cloth into a bucket of chemical;
- Wringing out the microfiber cloth by hand;
- Wipe/agitate all touch point surfaces including all other washable surfaces.
Step 2: Task-co will implement a deeper method of disinfection, In addition to Step 1 above:
- Instruct cleaning staff on how to locate touch points requiring disinfection. “SANIBLEND 64 CONCENTRATED Lemon” will be used;
- Perform additional agitation using a back and forth method, scrubbing touch point areas a few times with pressure to remove any potential COVID-19 or any other germs;
- Focus on areas and surfaces that are touched most often and which require more disinfection: IE: doorknobs, countertops, light switches, telephones, handrails and other often touched items/areas to be routinely disinfected.
NOTE: Some cleaning specifications may add fridges, stoves and Microwaves.
TASK 4 ) RESTOCK & SANITIZE BATHROOMS:
When cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, there are some steps to follow to prevent cross contamination. Below are the steps to follow:
- Check bathroom supplies and restock.
- Clean mirror with window squeegee. Dry and polish with a dry microfiber cloth for any excess water.
- Spray your sponge; toilets and urinals with bathroom cleaner
- Agitate sinks with a sponge. For toilets/urinals, use a toilet brush.
- Using a dry microfiber start with the sink and polish. Then wipe all other touch points with the same damp cloth. Example – light switches, door handles or push plates, and all other horizontal and vertical surfaces if needed.
- The final step is to clean toilets and urinals. Use toilet paper provided in the bathrooms to clean the toilets/urinals (example: filthy areas under toilet seats and under rims of toilets and urinals) using the bathroom cleaner
from the spray bottle. Spray the actual paper product with the chemical provided to clean. Dispose of the toilet paper that was used to clean the toilets and urinals by disposing of it into a small garbage bag to be removed and disposed of at end of shift.
DISINFECTION STEPS:
Step 1: Best method of cleaning touch point surfaces:
- Use of microfiber cloths and a hydrogen peroxide mixture diluted with warm water;
- Submerge the microfiber cloth into a bucket of chemical;
- Wringing out the microfiber cloth by hand;
- Wipe/agitate all touch point surfaces including all other washable surfaces.
Step 2: Task-co will implement a deeper method of disinfection, In addition to Step 1 above:
- Instruct cleaning staff on how to locate touch points requiring disinfection. “SANIBLEND 64 CONCENTRATED Lemon” will be used;
- Perform additional agitation using a back and forth method, scrubbing touch point areas a few times with pressure to remove any potential COVID-19 or any other germs;
- Focus on areas and surfaces that are touched most often and which require more disinfection: IE: doorknobs, counter-tops, light switches, and other often touched items/areas to be routinely disinfected.
- Start with the top of the toilet and work your way to the bottom.
- Leave under the toilet seat until the last to clean.
NOTE: Keep an eye on and clean beside the urinals and under hand dryers for filthiness.
CLEANING TASKS AND ROUTINES FOR CLEANER #2
TASK 1 ) GARBAGE CAN RECYCLE COLLECTION:
- Before you start your garbage recycling collection, make sure you have theproper amount of liners to get the job done. If you need to collect more than one bag of garbage and recycling, leave the full ones in a central location for pickup.Ensure there are no leaky garbage bags. This will prevent additional cleaning. Double bag if this happens.
- For your own safety – do not walk while holding garbage against your body. There might be sharp objects inside the garbage. Do not overload garbage bags for transportation. Also ask for help if you have a heavy load of recycling or
garbage that a client has left for disposal. Or break up the load for transportation.Ensure all garbage containers are placed back neatly and garbage bags are placed inside the containers neatly. - NOTE: Once the garbage collection is done, and any garbage containers that need cleaning/disinfecting, make note, then go back with a cleaning bucket and microfiber cloth, cleaning with our Oxy cleaner to clean the container. Make sure that the Work Specification calls for this type of task.
- Make sure the task of collecting garbage is complete and garbage and recycling is brought to the specific bins as directed before moving on to next task.
- It is also important NOT to remove recycling that the client has requested NOT to take away for collection.
TASK 2 ) VACUUMING & DUSTING:
- NOTE: All vacuums are equipped with cleaning attachments. With these attachments the worker can get into crevices and especially hard to reach areas where there is dust. When Vacuuming make sure you read the Work Specifications to ensure that we are vacuuming the right surfaces. Example carpets, chairs, dusting, etc.Before you start vacuuming, inspect the vacuum. Make sure that the bag is not full. It might need to be changed. If you are operating
a backpack vacuum, ensure that it is worn properly. The backpack vacuum straps need to be snug around the waist and worn loosely
on the shoulders.For canister vacuums, while vacuuming hold the hose guiding the vacuum behind you.
- NOTE: While vacuuming, the head of the vacuum has a brush for hard floor surfaces. If flipped with your foot, it will engage the brush.
Flipping it back will release the brush and hide it so the head can be used on carpets.
It is very important not to hit furniture, walls etc., with your vacuum
head or the vacuum itself.
- NOTE: It is very important while vacuuming to not get the cord stuck on a sharp corner. It’s for your safety. This will ensure that you will not get an electrical shock. If for some reason you break a ground off in a socket, please notify management immediately and discontinue use of the appliance.
- After the vacuuming is complete, wrap your cord starting from your vacuum in a small circular loop making all loops the same. Wipe down your vacuum every so often.
TASK 3 ) FLOOR DUST MOPPING & SWEEPING STEPS:
- When dust mopping and sweeping floors, always start by using your broom to get the edging and corners, sweeping debris away from the edges to the open area so the dust mop can pick up debris from the open areas. Move items that
can easily be pushed to the side and pushed back in place to sweep underneath or behind that item. - Use the dust mop to get the large open areas. This will save time in place of your vacuum on the job for large open floor areas.
- To maintain your dust mop or mop, vacuum your dust mop. For your broom remove dust and any debris stuck to the bristles. Wash out your broom if necessary.
TASK 4 ) STEPS FOR CLEANING HARD SURFACE FLOORING:
- Fill your bucket with the proper temperature of water and chemical. Also use the right chemical for the flooring surface.
- NOTE: For public safety, ensure safety floor signs are visible or communicate to others to be aware of wet floors. This could
prevent a slip and fall. - NOTE: While mopping, bring the mop bucket with you. If you have to transport the mop bucket up or down stairs, ask for help.
Never carry a bucket by yourself. Transport the bucket and wringer in 2 (two) pieces. - Last task to complete: Make sure you inspect for quality. Ensure that chairs are straight, all doors are locked, and lights are shut off. This also applies to vacuuming if leaving a room that doesn’t get mopped.
- NOTE: For your safety make sure while mopping not to fall over your mop bucket while mopping backwards.
- Wring out your mop really well when mopping. If your water gets really dirty, then change the water.
- NOTE: When mopping, clean kick marks on the bottom of doors and clean dirty chair bottoms.
- NOTE: Do not mop the bottom of wooden doors or slop mop water on walls.
- When finished return your mop bucket and mop. Ensure the mop bucket and mop head are cleaned out with hot water. This also applies when using a proper janitorial slop sink.