Custodial Services Frequencies

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Submitted by rhood on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 13:20

Daily	Trash bins and recycling bins are emptied. • Large debris is removed before the floor tile is dust-mopped or the carpets are vacuumed; minor stains are spot-cleaned. • Tabletops are wiped down and debris is removed from chairs. • The instructor’s table and lectern are cleaned. • Chairs are placed back in position and counted. • Chalk and erasers are replaced on blackboards; trays, blackboards, and white boards are cleaned.
Weekly	All areas of the room are dusted: window sills, baseboards and fixtures.
Monthly	Door frames and light switches are cleaned and chalk dust is wiped up. • Recycling containers are checked and emptied or replaced.
Yearly	Chalkboards and whiteboards are washed thoroughly
What to expect	Carpet and tile is clean but may be worn in high traffic areas. Certain carpet and/or tile stains will remain if we are not able to remove them with spot cleaning techniques. Between weekly and/or monthly surface cleanings, dust build-up and fingerprints will be noticeable. For tough stain removal or to arrange stripping and waxing of floors contact our Customer Service Center at 476-2021.

Public Conference Rooms

Daily	Trash bins are emptied.• Large debris is removed before the tile is dust-mopped or the carpets are vacuumed; minor stains are spot-cleaned. • Tabletops are wiped down and debris is removed from chairs. • Chairs are placed back in position and counted.
Weekly	All areas of the room are dusted: window sills, baseboards and fixtures.
Monthly	Door frames and light switches are cleaned and chalk dust is wiped up. • Recycling containers are checked and emptied or replaced.
Yearly	Chalkboards and whiteboards are washed thoroughly
What to expect	Carpet and tile is clean but may be worn in high traffic areas. Certain carpet and/or tile stains will remain if we are not able to remove them with spot cleaning techniques. Between weekly and/or monthly surface cleanings, dust build-up and fingerprints will be noticeable. For tough stain removal or to arrange stripping and waxing of floors contact our Customer Service Center at 476-2021.

Halls and Lobbies

Daily	Trash bins are emptied. • Large debris is removed before the tile is dust-mopped or the carpets are vacuumed; minor stains are spot-cleaned. • Tabletops are wiped down and debris is removed from chairs. • Chairs are placed back in position and counted
Weekly	All areas of the room are dusted: window sills, baseboards and fixtures.
Monthly	Door frames and light switches are cleaned and chalk dust (classrooms only) is wiped up. • Recycling containers are checked and emptied or replaced.
Yearly	Floors are stripped and waxed once a year on main lobby floors only. Other floors in public areas are stripped and waxed as budget allows.
What to expect	Carpet and tile is clean but may be worn in high traffic areas. Certain carpet and/or tile stains will remain if we are not able to remove them with spot cleaning techniques. Between weekly and/or monthly surface cleanings, dust build-up and fingerprints will be noticeable. To arrange for floor stripping and waxing more than once a year, tough stain removal or for additional window cleanings, contact our Customer Service Center at 476-2021.

Labs

Daily	Trash bins are emptied; recycling bins are checked and emptied or replaced if necessary. • The floors are dust-mopped and stains are spot cleaned with a wet mop. • The furniture is returned to its proper position.
What to expect	Floor are dusted, but stains that cannot be spot-cleaned will remain. Dirt build-up may be present around the floor boards and room corners. Occupants are responsible for cleaning their own desks and other surfaces. Additional cleaning services can be arranged through our Customer Service Center at 476-2021.

Offices

Weekly

Daily servicing of waste, recycling, and compost removal will be provided to all common areas, such as kitchens, restrooms, conference rooms, and corridors only. All other areas, such as personal offices, cubicles, desks, and huddle rooms, will not be serviced as part of the Centralized Waste Disposal Program. • Carpet is vacuumed. • The floors are dust-mopped and stains are spot cleaned with a wet mop. • The furniture is returned to its proper position. • All areas of the room are dusted: window sills, partitions and fixtures.

What to expect

Offices receive little attention because they typically receive the least traffic. Occupants are responsible for cleaning their own desks and other surfaces. Floors are dusted, but stains that cannot be spot cleaned will remain. Dirt build-up may be present around the floor boards and room corners. Additional cleaning services can be requested on our Service Request Web Portal. Please dispose of trash or compost that might create odor or pest issues in the large kitchen or common area bins that are emptied daily.

Stairwells

Daily	The main lobby stairs are dust-mopped if tile or vacuumed if carpet; minor stains are spot-cleaned.
Weekly	Stairs separate from the main lobby stairs are swept if tile or vacuumed if carpet; minor stains are spot-cleaned. • All rails and other level surfaces are dusted.
Monthly	All areas of the stairwell are dusted including window sills, baseboards and fixtures.
What to expect	Carpet and tile is clean but may be worn in high traffic areas. Certain carpet and/or tile stains will remain if we are not able to remove them with spot cleaning techniques. Between weekly and/or monthly surface cleanings, dust build-up and fingerprints will be noticeable. To arrange for cleaning services, contact our Customer Service Center at 476-2021.

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