Environment Cleaning of Toilets

ITEM: General environmental surfaces

FREQUENCY: At least daily

METHOD: Surface area manually cleaned and dried between uses and/or at end of day (depending on surface) using general purpose detergent & hot water. Use Colourtex wipes. Dry thoroughly. Disinfectant/hypochlorite to be used if known Infection risk and then rinsed. NB disinfectants will not work on dirty surfaces

ITEM: Hand wash basins, sinks, urinals and Toilets. Frequent hand contact sites, such as toilet flush handles, taps and Door knobs.

FREQUENCY: At least daily and it is advisable for toilets to be cleaned twice or three times daily

METHOD: As above re: detergent and hot water. Germicidal Detergent (Germex) can be used for sinks and basins. Ensure both sides of toilet seats and handles are cleaned.
Clean and dry basin taps. Clean toilet flush handles And door knobs. Attention should be made to the Under side of paper towels.
All surfaces of urinals are to be washed down using Germex detergent and hot water. Attention should be paid to the underside and surround of urinals.
Disabled persons’ grab rails should be cleaned with Germex detergent and hot water.
All surfaces to be cleaned with Germex detergent and dry polished.
Disinfectant/hypochlorite to be used if known infection risk and then rinsed.NB disinfectants will not work on dirty surfaces Hand soap, preferably liquid soap will be available for all hand wash troughs. Hygienic paper towels for hand drying facilities are in close proximity to wash troughs.

ITEM: Drinking water facilities

FREQUENCY: Daily

METHOD: Water facilities should be cleaned daily. Drinking water facilities (including taps, fountains and coolers) must not be located in toilets areas. Drinking water facilities should be cleaned daily.

ITEM: Floors

FREQUENCY: Daily

METHOD: Wash with hot water and MOPS detergent. Disinfectant is required only after contamination with blood spillages. Floors with carpets will be vacuumed.

ITEM: Bins

FREQUENCY: Daily

METHOD: Empty bins at least twice daily. Clean outside bins Daily, Clean inside with hot water and Germex detergent, if contaminated. Liners to be renewed daily. Sanitary product disposal bins are emptied and cleaned sufficiently, often by a Hygiene House (registered company) to prevent them becoming over-full or odorous.

ITEM: Walls/ceilings/windows/lights/mirrors/air vents/fittings/pipework

FREQUENCY: Periodically

METHOD: Routine cleaning not required. Clean periodically with hot water and MOPS detergent.
Clean with Germex bleach if contaminated with blood.
Mirrors to be polished.
Stainless steel should be kept bright.

ITEM: Tea towels/ Blankets / Beddings

FREQUENCY: Daily / Weekly / Weekly

METHOD: Tea towels, and dish cloths will be washed separately from children’s washing. Blankets and beddings will be washed together. Used bedding will be washed at the end of the week except if wet or soiled where they will be washed immediately