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Infection Control for Janitorial

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INFECTION CONTROL

Janitorial Guidelines

(THIS IS A PROCEDURE FOR A JANITOR AND THE PERSON SUPERVISING.)

POLICY: The janitorial staff will assure that the level of cleanliness and sanitation will meet the standards that have been adopted.

PURPOSE: To protect the health of children and staff from communicable diseases and allergens.

To assure a constant level of cleanliness and sanitation.

To model health and hygiene habits for the children and families.

To comply with licensing requirements.

PROCEDURE: Daily cleaning: A seven-step method.

  1. Remove all trash and litter from all areas of the classroom. Replace plastic liners in all trashcans.
  2. “High dusting" - Dust everything above shoulder level with a long-handle mop, sprayed lightly with water to prevent dust from flying.
  3. "Dry Dusting" - Mop the floor with the same dust mop as above. Vacuum all carpets and spot clean as necessary.
  4. Damp wipe all surfaces with a germicidal solution.
    1. counters
    2. doors
    3. cabinets
    4. furniture: tops, sides, fronts
    5. tables and chairs
    6. desks
    7. lower parts of walls
  5. Scrub sinks, toilets, and dividers with a disinfectant cleanser. Clean mirror with glass cleaner.
  6. Damp mop smooth floors with a germicidal solution (do bathroom floors last), use a cloth for corners and baseboards.
  7. Stand back and look… --- Would you bring your child here?