Facilities Management

Cleaning Frequency Guide

Cleaning Frequency Guide 

 

Printable Cleaning Frequency Guide 

 

Entryways (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Sweep and/ or vacuum all flooring and edging, includes mats and runners

Daily

Wet mop hard surface floors

Daily

Spot clean all entryway glass inside and out

Daily

Disinfect touch points (including door knobs, railings, push plates)

Daily

Spot clean doors and walls

Daily

Dust all surfaces inside

Daily

Empty and clean trash receptacle and liner if applicable

Daily

Replace lights

As needed

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

Extract carpet runners

Quarterly

 

Hallways (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Dust mop all hard surface flooring, Vacuum carpet areas

Daily

Machine Scrub / Wet mop hard surface floors

Daily

Disinfect touch points (including door knobs, railings, push plates)

Daily

Spot clean all glass

Daily

Dust horizontal surfaces

Daily

Spot clean doors and walls

Daily

Empty and clean trash receptacle and liner if applicable

Daily

Clean and disinfect drinking fountain and touch points

Daily

Replace lights

As needed

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

 

Elevators (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Dust mop all hard surface flooring, Vacuum carpet areas

Daily

Wet mop hard surface floors

Daily

Clean and disinfect touch points (Includes railings, push buttons)

Daily

Spot clean doors and walls

Daily

Stainless Steel polish area

Daily

Replace lights

As needed

Clean elevator tracks

Weekly

Dust all high and low venting

Weekly

 

Stairwells (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Sweep stairs and landings, Vacuum carpet and mats 

Daily

Wet mop hard surface floors

Daily

Disinfect touch points (including door knobs, railings, push plates)

Daily

Spot clean all glass

Daily

Spot clean walls

Daily

Dust reachable areas that can be safely reached

Daily

Empty and clean trash receptacle and liner if applicable

Daily

Clean and disinfect touch points

Daily

Replace lights

As needed

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

 

Restrooms (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Inspect Area

Daily

Pick up large debris

Daily

Empty and clean sanitary napkin receptacles and replace liners

Daily

Replenish toilet paper, paper towels, and soap

Daily

Sweep/ dust mop flooring

Daily

Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals (Toilet bowl scrubbed, piping wiped, exterior wiped around and underneath)

Daily

Clean and disinfect touch points, including light switches, doors, wall fixtures, dispensers

Daily

Clean and disinfect sinks and countertops

Daily

Clean mirrors

Daily

Stainless steel polish metal surfaces

Daily

Disinfect cabinetry, shelving, or furniture

Daily

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Disinfect flooring by mopping or Kaivac No Touch Cleaning System

Daily

Maintain floor drains with Consume for sewer gas

Weekly

Dust all surfaces such as tops of partitions, doors, door frames

Weekly

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

Replace lights

As needed

 

Locker Rooms (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Inspect Area / Close Locker Room down for cleaning if needed

Daily

Pick up large debris

Daily

Empty and clean sanitary napkin receptacles and replace liners

Daily

Replenish toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, body soap

Daily

Sweep/ dust mop flooring

Daily

Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals (Toilet bowl scrubbed, piping wiped, exterior wiped around and underneath)

Daily

Clean and disinfect touch points, including light switches, doors, wall fixtures, dispensers, shower doors

Daily

Clean and disinfect sinks and countertops

Daily

Clean and disinfect shower fixtures, doors, and walls

Daily

Clean mirrors and glass

Daily

Stainless steel polish metal surfaces

Daily

Disinfect benches and furniture

Daily

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Disinfect flooring in showers and lock room by mopping or Kaivac

Daily

Maintain floor drains with Consume for sewer gas

Weekly

Dust all surfaces such as tops of partitions, doors, door frames

Weekly

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

Replace lights

As needed

 

Exercise Areas (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Dust mop all hard surface flooring, vacuum carpet areas

Daily

Wet mop hard surface floors, machine scrub hard surface flooring

Daily

Clean and disinfect touch points (Includes railings, push buttons, door knobs)

Daily

Clean Glass and Mirrors

Daily

Clean and Disinfect cubbies, counter tops, and desk areas

Daily

Clean and Disinfect Drinking Fountain

Daily

Change lights

As needed

Dust all high and low venting

Quarterly

 

Public Areas/ Common Space (DAILY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Dust mop all hard surface flooring, Vacuum carpet areas

Daily

Machine Scrub / Wet mop hard surface floors

Daily

Spot clean all glass

Daily

Dust horizontal surfaces, including railing, gates, televisions, computers, electronic equipment

Daily

Spot clean doors and walls

Daily

Empty and clean trash receptacle and liner if applicable

Daily

Clean and disinfect touch points (Includes railings, push buttons)

Daily

Clean and disinfect drinking fountain and touch points

Daily

Clean and disinfect tables and work surfaces

Daily

Arrange furniture back to original state

Daily

Clean inside and outside entrance way glass

Weekly

Replace lights

As needed

Vacuum/ Wipe down chairs

As needed

Dust all high and low venting and light fixtures

Monthly

 

Classroom/ Auditorium with Carpet/ Tile (Daily)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Clean all white boards, black boards, write-on walls

Daily

Replenish all chalk

Daily

Clean and disinfect all study/ work tables.  

Daily

Clean and disinfect all touch points

Daily

Clean and disinfect chairs

Daily

Clean mirrors, glass, and stainless steel

Daily

Straighten furniture

Daily

Inspect all areas

Daily

Pick up larger debris and throw away

Daily

Empty trash receptacles and replace with clean liner

Daily/ Located in Hallway

Vacuum and clean all chalk trays

Daily

Vacuum and/or sweep and wet mop all floors

MWF

Spot clean walls and doors

Weekly

Spot clean bottoms of chairs

Weekly

Spot clean all spills on carpet/ or tile

Weekly

Dust all surfaces such as doors, door frames, blinds, desks

Weekly

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

Replace lights

As needed

 

Labs (Daily)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Clean all white boards, black boards, write-on walls

Daily

Replenish all chalk

Daily

Clean and disinfect all study/ work tables.

Daily

Clean and disinfect all touch points

Daily

Inspect all areas

Daily

Pick up larger debris and throw away

Daily

Empty trash receptacles and replace with clean liner

Daily

Vacuum and/or sweep and wet mop all floors

MWF

Spot clean walls and doors

Weekly

Spot clean bottoms of chairs

Weekly

Spot clean all spills on carpet/ or tile

Weekly

Dust all surfaces such as doors, door frames, blinds, desks

Weekly

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

Replace lights

As needed

 

Departmental Offices / Conference Rooms (2X WEEKLY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Sweep and/ or vacuum all flooring and edging, includes mats and runners

2X week

Wet mop hard surface floors if applicable

2X week

Spot clean all entryway glass inside and out

2X week

Dust all surfaces including, blinds, window sills, ledges, shelves, baseboards, venting, furniture legs, pictures, etc

2X week

Spot clean doors and walls

2X week

Empty and clean trash receptacle and liner if applicable (Staff responsible for Tiny Trash, Custodial picks up Recycling)

2X week

Replace lights

As needed

Spot clean spills on carpet as needed

As needed

Dust all high and low venting

Monthly

 

Private Offices (2X Yearly)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Sweep and/ or vacuum all flooring and edging, includes mats and runners

2X Yearly

Wet mop hard surface floors if applicable

2X Yearly

Spot clean all entryway glass inside and out

2X Yearly

Dust all surfaces including, blinds, window sills, ledges, shelves, baseboards, venting, furniture legs, pictures, etc

2X Yearly

Spot clean doors and walls

2X Yearly

Occupant responsible for emptying Tiny Trash & Recycling into central collection containers

As Needed

Replace lights

Submit FAMIS Request

Spot clean spills on carpet as needed

Submit FAMIS Request

 

Kitchenette (2X WEEKLY)

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Sweep and/ or vacuum all flooring and edging, includes mats and runners

2X Weekly

Wet mop hard surface floors if applicable

2X Weekly

Wipe down and sanitize all countertop surfaces

2X Weekly

Stainless Steel Polish stainless steel sinks

2X Weekly

Spot clean doors and walls

2X Weekly

Empty trash and recycling, replace liner

2X Weekly

Replace lights

As needed

 

Summer Cleaning Frequencies

CUSTODIAL TASKS PERFORMED

FREQUENCY

Carpet Extraction

Yearly

Deep Clean Tile & Grout

Yearly

Chemical Strip & Recoat waxed surfaces

3yr Rotation

Chemical Free Strip (SPP) & Recoat waxed surfaces

Yearly

(SPP) Gym flooring and recoat with gym sealer

As needed

Squeegee interior windows (Atriums, Lobby ways, Hallways) 

Monthly

Squeegee interior windows (Private Offices, Department Offices, Classrooms/ Labs) 

Yearly

Squeegee exterior windows (1st floor)

Yearly

Exterior window- Water Fed Pole (up to 3 stories)

Yearly

 

 

Office Location                                                Office Hours         

UNI Facilities Management                               Monday - Friday
1801 W 31st St                                                  7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0189
319-273-4400