Daily Care Home Cleaning Check

Use this checklist to monitor housekeeping and cleaning practices across all area of care homes on a daily basis, to ensure the hygiene, safety and health of residents and staff.

Daily Care Home Cleaning Check



Kitchens, Kitchenettes And Tea Points

1. Have the work tops, splash-backs and sinks been damp wiped?


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2. Have the hard floors been swept, washed and dried, are they smear free?


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3. Have all the general waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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4. Have the microwave ovens been damp wiped?


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5. Are the dishwashers being operated correctly, filled and emptied regularly?


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6. Is the washing up (and drying) being done effectively and regularly?


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7. Are the consumables being replenished?


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8. Have all the waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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9. Have all the surfaces been spot cleaned as required?


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Communal Areas & Corridors

1. Have all glass partitions been spot cleaned as required?


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2. Have all the surfaces been spot cleaned as required?


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3. Have the hard floors been swept, washed and dried, are they smear free?


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4. Have all the waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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5. Have the carpets been spot cleaned as required?


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Office Areas

1. Have all the surfaces been spot cleaned as required?


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2. Have all the waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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3. Have the recycling points been spot cleaned as required?


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4. Have all glass partitions been spot cleaned as required?


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5. Have the carpets been spot cleaned as required?


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6. Have the hard floors been swept, washed and dried, are they smear free?


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Washrooms And Showers

1. Are the work tops, splash-backs and sinks clean and dry?


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2. Are the shower heads and other shower fixings clean and dry?


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3. Are the shower curtains or doors clean?


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4. Have the edges and ledges been washed?


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5. Have the floors been swept, washed and dried, are they smear free?


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6. Have the taps been wiped and polished?


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7. Have all the general waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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8. Have the WC's and urinals been disinfected?


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9. Have the mirrors been polished, are they smear free?


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10. Are the consumables being replenished to the maximum number or level identified?


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Reception Areas

1. Have all the seats been dusted / damp wiped / vacuumed / other (as appropriate)?


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2. Have the tables and reception desk been dusted?


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3. Has the outside entrance area been swept and litter removed?


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4. Have the telephones been dusted and sanitised?


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5. Have the floors been swept, washed and dried, are they smear free?


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6. Have the carpets and entrance mats been vacuumed and spot cleaned?


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7. Have the security doors been polished inside and out, are they smear free?


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8. Are all the walls and light fittings (below 2 meters) clean?


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Conference Rooms

1. Have the conference tables and any side tables been dusted, damp wiped, polished and left smear free?


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2. Have the telephones been dusted and sanitised?


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3. Have all the waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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4. Have the carpets been fully vacuumed and spot cleaned as required?


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Recycling Points

1. Are all recycling bins either empty or less than half full?


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2. Have all additional recyclable items been removed?


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Passenger Lifts And Lift Lobbies

1. Have the buttons and signs been cleaned and polished?


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2. Have the walls been dusted and damp wiped?


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3. Have any mirrors been polished and left smear free?


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4. Have all the waste bins been emptied, wiped and the liners replaced?


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5. Have the door runners been brushed out or vacuumed?


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6. Have the carpeted areas been vacuumed and spot cleaned?


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7. Have the hard floors been spot cleaned?


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Stairs & External Areas

1. Have all the hard surfaces been swept and cleaned to remove debris and litter?


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2. Has any debris, litter, leaves etc. been removed?


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3. Is the exterior of the building free from graffiti or sticky substances such as chewing gum?


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4. Has the external glazing (below 1.5 metres) been cleaned, polished and left smear free


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5. Have all cigarette receptacles been emptied?


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