Cleaning and Custodial Services and Routines
Offices, Corridors, Restrooms, and Classrooms
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, Custodial Services cleans select classrooms and select restrooms, based on location and usage. The main detail cleaning of offices, classrooms, and restrooms occurs Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
| Custodial Services | Routine Cleaning |
|---|---|
| Empty all trash receptacles, replace liners as necessary | Daily (M-F) |
| Wash all chalkboards and chalk trays and restock chalk | Daily (M-F) |
| Sweep or dry mop hard flooring | Daily (M-F) |
| Sweep and damp mop hard flooring | Weekly |
| Arrange classroom furniture in a neat and orderly fashion | Daily (M-F) |
| Remove finger marks from switch plates, entrances, and doors | Weekly |
| Dust windowsills, doors, railings, and other surfaces within hand-high reach | Weekly |
| Dust all sills, partitions, ledges, and exposed piping | Weekly |
| Damp wipe exterior of waste receptacles | Monthly |
| Thoroughly vacuum all carpeted areas | Weekly |
| Wipe clean and fill dispensing units with toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap | Daily (M-F) |
| Wash all partitions, and clean all brightwork and dust exhaust vents | Weekly |
Floors
We follow the following routines for floor care. When your space is being cleaned, we encourage you to remove items from the floor to allow us to work thoroughly.
| Space Type | Carpet Spot Clean | Vacuum, Sweep, and Mop | Floor Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classrooms | Twice a month as required | Daily | Extract carpets (every 18 months) Refinish floors (every 18 months) |
| Clinics and Exam Rooms | Daily | Daily | Buff floors (every six months) Refinish floors (every 18 months) |
| Conference Rooms and Auditoriums | Twice a month | Daily | Extract carpets (every 18 months) Refinish floors (every 18 months) |
| Elevators | Daily | Daily | Refinish floors (every 18 months or as required) |
| Interior/Exterior Stairs | N/A | Weekly | N/A |
| Kitchens and Lunch Rooms | Weekly | Daily | Buff floors (every three months) Refinish floors (every 18 months) |
| Lab Areas | Weekly | Weekly | Refinish floors (every 18 months) |
| Lobbies, Entrances, and Public Spaces | Daily | Daily | Buff floors (as required) Refinish floors (every 18 months) |
| Office and Administrative Areas | Weekly | Weekly | Extract carpets (every 18 months) |
| Restrooms and Showers | Weekly | Daily | Refinish floors (12-18 months and as required) |
| Student Lounge and Snack Areas | Daily | Daily | Refinish floors (every 18 months or as required) |
Cost
There is no cost for routine custodial work. However, a charge may be incurred for additional cleaning, such as more frequent carpet cleanings. If you would like to request cleaning beyond what is listed here, please submit a work order.