Basic information about high level cleaning in Facility management industry.

1. HIGH LEVEL CLEANING
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2. HIGH LEVEL CLEANING
High Level Cleaning is specialist work, the phrase literally means
to clean at high levels, and therefore includes windows, warehouse
walls and windows, light fittings, office blocks, roofs, ceilings or the
outside of factory walls.
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3. Internal Cleaning
External Cleaning
Types of High-Level Cleaning
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4. Internal High-level Cleaning
Internal High-Level Cleaning is Inside cleaning of the buildings like Office Area,
Common Area, Pantry Room, Washroom etc.,
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5. External High-Level Cleaning
In this type of cleaning is done Outside of the building like Walls, Windows,
Facade, Walkway etc.,
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6. Purpose of High-Level Cleaning
Removal of Dust, Dirt and soilage from
the surfaces to maintain the cleanliness.
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7. High-Level Cleaning
In different types of business
required high level of cleaning.
 Hospitals
 Office Area
 Malls
 Commercial Area
 Public area
 Institutions and Industry
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8. Personal Protective
Equipment
 PPE is equipment that will protect
the user against health or safety risks
at work. It can include items such as
safety helmets, gloves, eye
protection, high-visibility clothing,
safety footwear and safety harnesses.
It also includes respiratory protective
equipment (RPE).
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9. SOP FOR HIGH LEVEL CLEANING
 Wash hands and put on gloves.
 Display warning signs.
 Check that pictures, clocks and other hangings are secure before dusting.
 Place the duster head or duster cloth onto the high-dusting tool. If dusting a high-ceilinged room, it may
be necessary to use the telescopic attachment.
 Firmly holding the handle of the tool or telescopic attachment, begin to high-dust. Work systematically
around the room you are dusting, covering a 1-2 metre section at a time. Begin at the highest point and
work methodically to the lowest point.
 Start by dusting the join of the ceiling with the wall.
 Pass the dusting tool head along the tops of all high surfaces, such as picture frames, bed rails, pipes,
high dado rails, clocks, cupboard tops, and high ledges.
 Pass the flat surface of the tool head over the wall surface, starting at the top and working systematically
downwards in overlapping side to side passes.
 Repeat the process for the next 1-2 metre section.
 Replace duster heads or duster cloths when they become soiled. Place reusable heads in the laundry
bag.
 Change the cleaning solution when it becomes soiled.
 On completion, dispose of the final cloth, clean and dry all equipment and store safely and tidily in a
secure storage area, segregated according to colour-coding where appropriate.
 Remove gloves and wash hands.
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10. DO’S AND DON’T’S OF HIGH-LEVEL
CLEANING
 Consider the health and safety of others. Can the area be securely cordoned off or will the task have to
be done out of hours?
 Ensure the area is clear of any hazards. Be aware of overhead cables, pipework and loose fixtures and
fittings.
 Section the area off and inform people of the work you will be carrying out. Then collect the appropriate
tools, ensuring they are all in working order.
 If you are carrying out high level cleaning in a kitchen area you will need to ensure that the gas/cooker
is off and any electric sockets are covered. Make sure you are standing securely on a slip-free surface;
kitchen floors can be greasy.
 When cleaning in a bathroom, remember that standing in a bath is a no-no. You will need to stand
outside the bath and be able to clean across without over-stretching.
 When using extension handles, raise the handle from the hip, keeping the end of the handle in line with
your leg.
 Don’t try to dust around fire sensors as dusting may activate them.
 Always clean the tools after use. Vacuum or launder sleeves, and rinse cobweb brushes under a tap.
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