The document outlines cleaning standards and expected results for various cleaning tasks. It provides instructions for properly using cleaning equipment and lists 14 cleaning tasks including ceiling cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, floor stripping and mopping. For each task, it describes the expected results such as ensuring surfaces are dust free, spots are removed, and floors are thoroughly cleaned without streaks or dirt remaining. Safety and proper maintenance of cleaning equipment and areas is emphasized.

1. Cleaning Standards
Prepared by: Mr. Lance Mercado

2. General Rules in the Use of
Cleaning Equipments
1. Check electrical appliances and equipment before use.
Check if there are frayed wires, loose plugs and connections.
Never use any appliance that is defective.
2. Handle equipment with care and never bump them on hard
surfaces.
3. Clean and store equipment in their custodial room
immediately after use.
4. Empty dust bags of vacuum cleaners before they overload
and after use.
5. Follow manufacture’s operating instruction.
6. Schedule a regular check-up of equipment to prevent
serious breakdown.
7. To avoid electrical shock or short circut do not expose
equipement to rain or water.

3. C leaning Standards
Tasks Standards (Expected Results)
1. Ceiling Cleaning • Ceiling is free of cobwebs and dirt
• Ceiling Fan and fluorescent are
throughly dusted.
• Spots if any are removed.
2. Sweeping • All swept floors do not have dust
streaks nor does show mark where
dirt was picked up.
• No dirt left on corners, behind
doors, under carpets furniture.
3. Vacuuming • All carpeted areas/upholsteries are
vacuumed regularly, kept clean,
free of dust.
• All spots are removed upon
discovery.

4. Cleaning Standards
Tasks Standards (Expected Results)
4. Floor Striping • Stripping and removal of old floor
finish is done whenever necessary
to avoid yellowing and build-up in
corners, baseboards or under
furniture.
5. Mopping • Water is used sprangiy. Cleaning
solutions are rinsed quickly and the
floor is dried at once.
6. Floor Finishing • Floor Finishes are not allowed to
build up in corners, baseboards or
underneath furniture.
7. Dusting • All surfaces are dust free.
• All corners are vacummed.
8. Window Cleaning • Window glasses do not have
smudges or watermarks.
• Window frames and channels are
dust free.

5. Cleaning Standards
Tasks Standards (Expected Results)
9. Cleaning glass Panels, Mirrors • It is thoroughly cleaned, no visible
streaks, scratches or spots.
10. Cleaning of ashtrays • Ashtrays are emptied of soil and
cigarette butts, washed and wiped-
dry.
11. Waste disposal garbage containers • Trash, garbage and dirt are
disposed immediately.
• Containers are cleaned as often as
necessary.
• Containers are underlined with
plastic.
12. Dusting/ cleaning of furniture and
fixtures
• It is thorougly dusted; surfaces are
free of dirt spots.
• Appliances are arranged in their
appropriate location.

6. Cleaning Standards
Tasks Standards (Expected Results)
• Upholstered chairs are shampooed
or vacummed.
• Furniture has no damage or defect.
13. Comfort room and restrooms • The floor is moppped, sanitized and
dried.
• There is no sign of marks or streaks
on walls, fixtures, doors, door
handles and other surfaces.
• All metal fixtures and hard wares
are cleaned and polished with
metal polish.
• Bathroom mirror is well polished
and wiped dry. There are no marks
and spots.
• The sink are clean and sanitized
with sanitizing chemical and they
are free of foul odor.

7. Cleaning Standards
Tasks Standards (Expected Results)
• Bathroom supplies are replenished
and installed according to
standards arrangement.
• Shower curtain are properly
brushed and wipe-dry.
16. Grounds Maintenance • All walkways, parking spaces,
planted areas are clean, free of
littered objects.
• Cemented/concrete pavements are
free from spots. They are scrubbed
regularly and are dust free.
• Plants are watered regularly,
pruned and trimmed periodically
and as necessary.
• Soil is regularly cultivated, fertilized
periodically and planted to prevent
eroding.

8. Cleaning Standards
Tasks Standards (Expected Results)
• Plant pests are eridicated.
Fumigation is conducted on regular
schedule or upon detection of the
presence of pests.
• Pool flooring cleaned, scrubbed as
scheduled and whenever necessary
to prevent the growth of algae.
• Plants are maintained and replaced
as needed.
• No saftey hazard seen in the area.