Covid 19 Confident

– Make sure to thoroughly clean your hands in accordance with WHO guidelines
– Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and dry thoroughly
– Use alcohol-based sanitiser if you don’t have immediate access to soap and water
– Wash hands after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, using the bathroom, or discarding rubbish
– If reusable gloves are used, dedicate them solely for COVID-19 cleaning
– If gloves are removed during cleaning, wash hands immediately
– Check that cleaners contain chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents, iodophors, or alcohols
– Follow CDC and EPA guidelines for approved cleaning products and disinfectants
– Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser
– Check to make sure the products have not expired
– Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for proper ventilation
– Follow CDC guidelines for approved disposable products (e.g. disinfecting wipes and paper towels)
– Ventilate rooms by opening doors and windows before beginning to clean and disinfect

Kitchen
– Clean and disinfect all surfaces with CDC approved detergent and disinfecting products
– Wipe down all countertops and surfaces
– Wipe exterior of all cabinets
– Wipe down and vacuum all cabinets and drawers
– Wipe down backsplash
– Clean and disinfect kitchen sink
– Wipe down the taps
– Polish the inside of the sink
– Wipe down any cleaning supplies left for guests to use
– Empty rubbish
– After discarding rubbish perform hand hygiene
– Wipe down all exposed surfaces inside and out on dustbin and recycling receptacles
– Replace used kitchen supplies (e.g. paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, and sponges)
– Wash all dishes and utensils
– Clean and disinfect cutlery tray and utensils holder
– Clean and disinfect hob
– Check the oven for cleanliness
– Clean oven and racks
– Wipe down the oven door, and check for streaks and smudges
– Wipe down exterior with disinfectant
– Clean and disinfect all small appliances
– Wipe down the exterior of the refrigerator
– Confirm the refrigerator and freezer are clean and empty
– Remove racks and drawers, clean thoroughly
– Make sure interior, exterior and knobs are wiped down
– Dispose of old ice clean and disinfect Ice making trays
– Clean and disinfect surface area
– Microwave
– Clean and disinfect surface area
– Wipe down turntable and all buttons, and ensure they are functioning
– Toaster
– Remove all crumbs
– Wipe down exterior, knobs and buttons
– Wipe all wall smudges
– Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs and trim
– Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills & blind
– Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps
– Clean and disinfect the cleaning equipment for guests (e.g. broom, vacuum, and chemicals)
– Washing machine
– Wipe down all surfaces
– Clean and disinfect the washing machine and ensure they are empty
– Clean and disinfect all buttons and knobs
– Keep doors cracked open to prevent mould
– Ensure there is no mould in the washer seal
– Wipe down any soap containers and detergent bottles

Living Room
– Clean and sanitise the sofa
– Sanitise sofa cushions with disinfecting spray
– Change linens on sofa, if applicable
– Vacuum underneath the sofa and sofa cushions
– Pull out sofabed
– Clean and disinfect all surfaces and furniture
– Wipe down drawers, tables and TV cabinet
– Clean and disinfect floor
– Wipe down buttons
– Clean and disinfect remote control
– Wipe down electronics and entertainment items accessible to guests
– Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
– Wipe all wall smudges
– Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills
– Wipe down light switches (wall and on lamps)

Dining Area
– Clean and disinfect all surfaces
– Wipe down the table and ensure there are no streaks
– Sanitise placemats
– Wipe down all chairs and other furniture in the room
– Clean and disinfect floor
– Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs and trim
– Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills
– Wipe all wall smudges
– Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps

Bedroom
– Wipe down all surfaces
– Clean and disinfect lamp bases & shades and light fixtures
– Strip all sheets and bedding
– Make sure each bed is guest-ready
– Bag all dirty linens, and do not shake to minimize spreading germs in the air
– Sanitise mattress pad and pillows with disinfecting spray
– Wipe down headboards and bedframes
– Make the bed with new sheets, duvet cover and pillowcases
– Wipe down all mirrors and picture frames
– Clean and disinfect aircon controls
– Wipe out all drawers and chests
– Check the closet for any items that were left behind
– Clean and disinfect all hangers
– Wipe down closet doors, doorknobs, and door trim
– Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds and pully
– Dust the shelves
– Scrub all wall smudges
– Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
– Clean and disinfect floor

Bathroom
– Clean and disinfect bathroom cabinet inside and out
– Clean and disinfect sink, backsplash, mirror and taps
– Ensure the bath and shower are guest-ready
– Remove any items that many have been left behind
– Ensure the tub grout is clean and free of soap scum
– Check for mildew and mould
– Clean and disinfect shower and bath
– Wipe down taps and shower head
– Clean shower door and ensure it is streak free
– Ensure the drain is clear
– Ensure the toilet is spotless
– Clean and disinfect toilet, including base, lid, handle and seat
– Flush the toilet to ensure there are no leaks and that it drains correctly
– Replace used toilet paper with new roll and ensure there are at least two extra rolls
– Clean and disinfect the floor
– Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
– Wipe all wall smudges
– Clean and disinfect windows
– Wipe down light switches
– Empty rubbish and clean bin
– After discarding rubbish perform hand hygiene
– Wipe down all exposed surfaces inside and out on bin
– Vacuum and clean the bathroom exhaust fan area
– Wipe down any exterior plastic parts you can reach
– Clean and disinfect laundry baskets

Exterior
– Clean and disinfect doors, doorknobs, locks, lockboxes, and keys
– Clean and disinfect outdoor furniture