Microsoft Word - Deep_Cleaning_Task

Deep Cleaning Task Checklist Date:

Room:

Attendant:

Resource: Wyndham Hotel Group

Turn Mattresses and Change Bedspreads

 Remove linens from the bed

 Lift the mattress off the box spring

• SAFETY TIP: This is a two-person job.

• SAFETY TIP: Use your legs, not your back.

 Lift the box spring off the bed frame

 Inspect for tears, soil spots or broken springs

 Inspect and clean the frame and headboard

 Vacuum behind and inside the bed platform

 Rotate the box spring

 Turn the mattress (Don’t flip pillow top mattresses)

• TIP: Position the appropriate number or month on the mattress in the upper left

corner of the bed frame.

 Vacuum the mattress cording

 Inspect pillows and replace pillows that have stains

 Remake the bed with a clean mattress pad, linens and bedspread/coverlets

• TIP: Make sure valances are straight.

Dust High Places

 Using an extended feather duster, dust where the wall meets the ceiling

• SAFETY TIP: Use stepladders appropriately to reach high areas.

 Dust smoke detectors and sprinklers

 Dust the tops of tall furniture such as armoires

 Dust light diffusers; clean with a damp cloth if needed

 Dust vents

 Clean anything else above eye level

Clean Draperies and Wash Windows

 Remove draperies that need professional dry cleaning from drapery rods

• SAFETY TIP: Use a stepladder, not a chair, to reach drapery rods.

 Label draperies by room number, and send them to be dry cleaned

 Inspect and clean pulls, hooks and rods

 Place hooks in sealable bags

 Use a scrubber and window cleaner to clean grease marks and grime from windows

• TIP: Report any dirt on the outside of windows.

 Work from the top down in an “S” pattern with a squeegee

 Wipe window frames with a damp cloth

 Clean window track thoroughly

 Hang replacement draperies

 To remove dust, vacuum draperies from the top down. Get into the folds, and clean

the back. Dust sheers often

 Wipe the back of vinyl draperies with a damp cloth.

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Deep Cleaning Task Checklist (cont.)

Resource: Wyndham Hotel Group

Wash Walls, Baseboards, and Doors

 Use a mild solution of all-purpose cleaner on a soft sponge and clean gently

• TIP: Spray cleaner directly on the sponge, not on the wall.

 Work from the bottom up to avoid streaks, and work clockwise around the

room

• TIP: Report any marks you can’t remove.

 Dry all surfaces with a clean cloth

 Clean anything hanging on the wall

 Wipe switch plates, phone plugs and wall jacks

 Clean the closet walls and luggage racks

 Clean both sides of every door, including viewers, hinges, the frame, locks and

lock plates

Clean Furniture

Upholstery

 Vacuum upholstery

 Use a vacuum attachment to get into tight spots

 Clean under cushions, and inspect and turn them

 Rub upholstery spots gently with a light fabric cleaner, and then blot the area

with a white cloth

 Check the manufacturer’s directions before cleaning spots from upholstery

• TIP: Report any stains you cannot remove.

Wood or Laminated Furniture

 Use an oil-based cleaner on wood furniture

 Use all-purpose cleaner to wipe laminated furniture. Clean the backs of all

furniture

 Dry with a clean cloth

 Wipe room accessories such as the telephone

• TIP: Pay special attention to phone mouthpieces.

 Use a cloth to wipe inside drawers

 Report any drawers that do not slide smoothly or have missing hardware (i.e.,

handles)

Clean Carpets

 Edge the carpets with a crevice tool or a broom

 Steam clean carpets

• SAFETY TIP: Get help moving large pieces of furniture.

 Take care of carpet spots. Use standard removal techniques depending on the

type of stain

• TIP: Effective spot cleaning reduces the amount of shampooing needed.

 Reposition the furniture

Deep Cleaning Task Checklist (cont.)

Resource: Wyndham Hotel Group

Clean Lights

 Remove the shade

• SAFETY TIP: Use a stepladder to reach high areas.

• SAFETY TIP: Place the shade in a secure spot.

 Use a damp cloth to clean the fixture and shade thoroughly

 Reposition the shade

 Remove and dust exit sign covers

 Wipe inside exit signs with a damp cloth

 Replace exit sign covers

Replace Shower Curtains (if used)

 Remove the shower curtain

 Soak the hooks in soapy water

 Replace any broken hooks

 Clean the curtain rod

 Reposition a clean shower curtain

Scrub Tile, Grout and Shower Screens

 Use grout cleaner and a grout brush to remove mould and mildew.

• SAFETY TIP: Wear gloves and eye protection

 Remove any build-up from the shower/shower screen, the tub, around the

sink, the toilet and the ceramic tile floor

 Rinse all areas thoroughly

 Dry and polish with a dry cloth

• TIP: Report any problems.