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A cleaning checklist template provides a structured framework to ensure consistent and thorough cleaning practices across your facilities. This template helps you maintain professional cleanliness standards while saving time and improving accountability. According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses lose 2.8 million workdays annually due to illnesses and injuries, which can be significantly reduced with proper cleaning protocols.

We’ve designed this template to address the common challenges facility managers and cleaning service providers face when standardizing procedures across multiple locations or staff members. With customizable sections for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, you can ensure no critical cleaning task falls through the cracks, leading to healthier work environments and improved compliance with health and safety regulations.

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Nicky Liedtke

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Audit

Employees

Are all cleaners using proper PPE when handling chemicals?

Are all cleaners fully dressed in appropriate clothes?

Are all cleaners informed on right chemical handling, storage, and disposal?

Do all employees wear name tags?

General cleaning inspection

Are all frames and other wall fittings free of dust?

Is the floor clean?

Is the roof free of cobwebs?

REFERENCE: This ceiling is free of cobwebs [This is an example of how you can work with Lumiform to attach best practice reference images in your templates to help with inspections]

Are all available facing windows clean?

Is the room clean and neat?

Is all equipment clean?

Is the waste container clean and sanitized?

Is there a safety file and is it in order?

Front area

Are all available windows clean and clear?

Are all places free from dust and any obstruction?

Is the seating area in the front reception clean and orderly?

Is the entry rug clean and regularly vacuumed?

Smoking area

Are all trash cans clean and sanitized?

Is the garden in the smoking area kept neat?

Are all the chairs and tables in a good working state?

Public restrooms

Is the floor area cleaned?

Are toilets clean and sanitised?

Are all walls clean and sanitised?

Are all doors clean and sanitised?

Are all basins wiped?

Is the trash taken out?

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Frequently asked questions

How can I customize this cleaning checklist for different facility types?

Customize the template by first identifying the specific areas in your facility that require cleaning. Then adjust task frequencies based on usage patterns, add industry-specific requirements (like sanitization protocols for healthcare or food service), and incorporate any compliance regulations relevant to your business. Review and refine the checklist after implementation to address any gaps.

What are the benefits of digital versus paper cleaning checklists?

Digital cleaning checklists offer real-time tracking, automatic timestamp verification, photo documentation of completed work, instant reporting capabilities, and elimination of paper waste. They also enable remote monitoring by supervisors, provide data for performance analysis, and ensure records can’t damage like paper forms can be.

How can I ensure my cleaning checklist meets industry standards?

Research industry-specific cleaning standards from organizations like ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association) or OSHA. Consult with professional cleaning services about current best practices. Also, include specific requirements for your industry (healthcare, food service, etc.), and regularly audit your checklist against updated regulations and guidelines.

Nicky Liedtke

Nicky is a content writer and researcher for Lumiform. With her content writing and copywriting experience, she creates high-quality content across a variety of relevant topics. She aims to promote workplace safety, sustainable operational excellence, and continuous improvement in her articles. She is passionate about communicating how technology can be used to have a positive impact on the environment and helping organizations reduce paper waste and achieve their business goals.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.