Attachment_6_Cleaning_Descriptions_and_Processes.pdf

ATTACMENT 6

EPA CUSTODIAL SERVICES/ID10180005

CLEANING DESCRIPTIONS AND PROCESSES

I. CLEANING DESCRIPTIONS AND PROCESSES

A. Auto-scrub floors. Using an appropriate sized auto-scrub machine and following the manufacturer’s directions, auto-scrub the area thoroughly, ensuring the corner areas are cleaned.

A mop should be used in areas the machine cannot reach. The chemical used for cleaning should be an all-purpose, no-rinse, low-foaming detergent or neutral cleaner.

B. Clean/disinfect shower room walls, shower fixtures, floors. This is a two-step activity, and other work can be accomplished during the “dwell time” while the disinfectant is working. In order for disinfectants to work effectively, the cleaning staff must allow for “dwell” time per the manufacturer’s directions.

i. With a shower foam gun or restroom cleaning machine, according to manufacturer’s instructions, spray disinfectant cleaner onto walls, fixtures, and floor.

ii. After allowing solution ten minutes to work, rinse solution from surfaces with water. Spray a final coat of disinfectant, allowing it to air-dry on all surfaces.

C. Clean/disinfect toilet bowls. This is a two-step activity, and other work can be accomplished during the “standing time” while the disinfectant is working.

i. Apply cleaner to toilet bowl according to manufacturer’s instructions.

ii. After remaining activities are completed, swab toilet bowl thoroughly starting under the rim, flushing twice after swabbing. Disinfect all exterior surfaces including the seat, pipes, and valves.

D. Clean/disinfect urinals. This is a two-step activity, and other work can be accomplished during the “standing time” while the disinfectant is working.

i. Apply cleaner to urinal according to manufacturer’s instructions.

ii. After remaining activities are completed, rinse urinal thoroughly and flush twice (if manual).

Disinfect all exterior surfaces including the pipes and valves.

E. Clean doors and windows, both sides. After frame is dusted, spray cleaner onto window and wipe the surface. Squeegee or wipe the window dry and wipe the frames and ledges.

F. Clean drains. Using a microfiber cleaning cloth or brush, remove all hair, soap, film, paper and other debris in drain, ensuring holes are open. Following manufacturer’s dilution instructions, pour a prescribed quantity of disinfectant into the drain.

G. Clean glass and TV/electronic screens. After frame is dusted, spray cleaner onto cloth and wipe the surface. Wipe glass/tube dry and wipe the frame. Cloth used should be consistent with manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning the screen. Some cleaning cloths may be too abrasive for certain electronic screens.

H. Clean lockers/benches. Wipe down lockers, benches and other flat surfaces with a treated cloth.

I. Clean mirrors. Using a lint-free cloth with glass cleaner, wipe mirrors clean.

J. Clean partitions and doors. Wipe partitions and walls clean with mild germicidal/disinfectant solution.

K. Clean refrigerators and microwave ovens. Wipe the interior and exterior of refrigerators and microwave ovens with a manufacturer’s recommended cleaner. Noticeable malfunctions shall be reported to the COR.

L. Clean/roll-up walk-off mats (government-owned). After adjusting vacuum head to mat pile, vacuum by pushing machine forward and pulling back, covering each section twice. Roll clean mat and set out of the way.

M. Clean tables and seating. Wipe down tables, seating and other flat surfaces with a treated rag.

N. Clean telephones. Using a lint-free cloth dampened with cleaner, wipe handset and cradle clean.

Depress the cradle buttons so the line is not busy.

O. Clean trash containers. Spray inside of container with disinfectant cleaner. Wipe out and replace liner.

P. Clean washbowls. Clean out sinks with germicidal/disinfectant cleaner. Wipe clean, and dry all fixture surfaces above and under the sink. Remove debris (hair) from drain stopper.

Q. Clean water fountains. Clean fountain with descaler and allow for manufacturer’s dwell time.

Wipe all surfaces of fixture clean; rinse and polish the metal work.

R. Clean windows, interior within 9-feet. After frame is dusted, spray cleaner onto cloth and wipe the window surfaces within 9-ft from the floor. Squeegee or wipe the window dry and wipe the frames and ledges. Ensure cleaning solution and cloth are appropriate to clean on window films.

This includes glass located in doors, door transoms and glass partitions.

S. Damp-mop (hard surfaced) floors. Using a flat mop or string mop and appropriately prepared water or cleaning solution, wring so that it does not drip and clean area in a figure-8 motion or linear motion running mop under furniture. Mop should be turned, rinsed and wrung as necessary.

T. Damp-mop stairs and landings. Using a flat or sting mop and appropriately prepared water or cleaning solution, wring mop so that it does not drip and mop area, paying particular attention to corners. Mop should be turned, rinsed and wrung as necessary.

U. Damp-mop vinyl floor (under seating). Using a flat or sting mop and appropriately prepared water or cleaning solution, wring mop so that it does not drip and mop area, paying particular attention to the area under the base of the seating.

V. Dust blinds. With a treated tool, wipe down closed blind on both sides.

W. Dust flat surfaces, including bleachers, counters, dryers, furniture arms and backs, sinks, stoves, or washers. Wipe down surfaces as needed with a treated cloth. Use a damp cloth to wipe up spills and specialty tools to clean other material adhering to any surfaces.

X. Dust vents. Wipe/dust vents, HVAC grills and diffusers with a treated cloth.

Y. Empty ash receptacles. Open and empty ash receptacles into a trash receptacle. Reinstall holder and wipe off with a dust rag. Encrustation, smears, and smudges shall be removed.

Contents from ash receptacles shall be bagged for disposal in trash containers outside of the building. Contents shall not be brought inside the building. The Contractor shall ensure contents are completely extinguished prior to bagging for disposal.

Z. Empty recyclable containers. According to manufacturer’s instructions, open and empty recyclables into an appropriate receptacle. Reinstall holder and wipe off unit with dust rag.

Ensure recyclables are brought to an appropriate area where they are accumulated separately from trash.

AA. Empty waste containers. According to manufacturer’s instructions, open and empty trash into a trash receptacle. Reinstall holder and wipe off unit with dust rag. Bring waste to a central location where they are accumulated appropriately.

BB. Interim carpet care. After vacuuming and spot-cleaning carpet, place bonnet on buffer that is damp with cleaner. Circulate bonnet on carpet, concentrating on high-soil areas, rinsing bonnet and changing cleaning solution as each gets dirty.

CC. Interim floor care – hard surface. Move furniture, dust and damp-mop the floor. Strip top coat of finish from floor with one of the following methods:

i. Light scrub with 175/300 RPM machine.

ii. Light scrub with automatic floor machine.

iii. Dry stripping procedure.

Apply to coats of new finish to the prepared surface, replacing furniture when dry.

DD. Interim floor care – stairwell. Strip top coat of finish from surface with manual swivel scrub brushes on steps and automatic floor machine on extended landings. Apply two coats of new finish to prepared surface.

EE. Police Grounds. Inspect within buildings and on grounds immediately adjacent to the exterior of the building (i.e. within 100 feet of the building exterior at HSF and within 500 feet of the

Main Buildings, including parking decks and adjacent lots). Pick up and remove any debris (i.e.

paper, trash, empty bottles and other discarded materials). Inform the COR of any debris that is not easily removed using normal removal methods.

FF. Project-clean light fixtures. On an appropriate ladder, remove or lower the light cover. With a damp cloth, using glass cleaner, wipe the light cover and frame. Replace the light cover securely.

If moisture is used around electrical fixtures, the fixture should be turned off for safety purposes.

GG. Project-clean tables and seating. Remove gum, etc., wash top, seats and other surfaces with an appropriate cleaning solution.

HH. Project-clean upholstered seats/furniture/partitions. After pre-treating soiled areas and vacuuming, clean with an appropriate upholstery machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. Wipe excess foam from surfaces and vacuum again after surfaces have dried.

II. Restock soap and dispensers. Refill soap and dispensers, ensuring they are operational. Wipe fixture clean.

JJ. Restorative carpet care. Move portable furniture, spot and vacuum the floor. Clean the entire carpet with an extraction machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to dry overnight, placing carpet protectors under metal-tipped furniture legs.

KK. Spot-clean carpets. Scrape solid spots with a putty knife. Apply spot remover to soiled spots, brushing in after 20 to 30 seconds of set time. Blot liquid spills. Repeat steps as necessary.

Vacuum after any one or combination of the above procedures.

LL. Spot-clean entrance doors. Remove finger smudges, spots or graffiti from entrance doors as required with appropriate cleaning materials.

MM. Spot-clean walls and doors. Remove finger smudges, spots, or graffiti from entrance doors and walls as required with appropriate cleaning materials.

NN. Spot-clean walls, partitions, doors, and/or vending machines. Remove finger smudges from light switches, glass partitions, doors and door glass, etc., and spot-clean wall surfaces as required with appropriate cleaning materials.

OO. Spray – buff/burnish floors. Spray-buff: with a red pad on a 175/300 RPM machine, spray a fine mist of solution on the floor while buffing in a back-and-forth, overlapping motion. Dust-mop afterward.

i. Dry burnishing: with an appropriate pad on a high RPM machine, burnish floor in a forward motion, overlapping passes. Dust-mop afterward.

PP. Strip/refinish floors, strip/refinish (under seating), and strip/refinish floors and steps. Move furniture. Liberally apply stripping solution with mop and allow to stand in accordance with manufacturer’s directions. Using a 375/500 RPM machine with a coarse pad, completely emulsify the old finish. Under seating, manual swivel brushed will be required for this operation.

Wet-vacuum the floor before the emulsion dries. Rinse the floor twice with neutralizing solution, wet vacuuming the rinse solution after each application. Allow the floor to dry prior to applying one coat of sealer and two coats of top finish.

QQ. Sweep/dust-mop gymnasium floor. Using a pre-treated swivel head mop, dust mop the length of the gymnasium floor. Sweep debris into piles and dispose of in an appropriate container.

RR. Sweep/dust-mop (hard surfaced) floors. Using a pre-treated 24-inch swivel-head mop, dust-mop in a figure-8 motion, running mop behind fixtures.

SS. Sweep/dust-mop (hard surfaced) floors, straighten furniture. Using a pre-treated 24-inch swivel-head mop, dust-mop in a figure-8 motion, running mop under and/or lifting furniture, straightening furniture while proceeding. Other tools such as counter brushes, brooms, dust pans, scrapers, and treated dust clothes may be used to clean corners, remove gum, etc.

TT. Sweep/dust-mop stairs and landings. Using a pre-treated 24-inch swivel-head mop and starting from the highest point, sweep in a straight motion, depositing the residue from step-to-step.

UU. Sweep/dust-mop vinyl floor (under seating). Using a pre-treated 24-inch swivel-head mop and starting from the highest point, sweep in a straight motion, depositing the residue from level to level. Other tools such as counter brushes, brooms, dust pans, scrapers, and treated dust clothes may also be required. Sweep debris into a pile and dispose of in an appropriate container.

VV. Sweep outside steps, ramp and landing. With a yard broom sweep debris into a pile and dispose of in an appropriate container.

WW. Vacuum carpet/straighten furniture. After adjusting the vacuum head to the carpet pile, vacuum by pushing machine forward and pulling back, covering each section twice. Move small items of furniture and vacuum.

XX. Wet-mop/auto-scrub floors/flush floor drains. Wet-mop or auto-scrub floor using a germicidal/disinfectant solution in a spray bottle. When complete either use a hose or bucket to flush floor drains with fresh water.

I. CLEANING DESCRIPTIONS AND PROCESSES