A timely and high standard of performance in the execution of cleaning service work is expected according to the contract. Untimely performance and substandard quality of work maybe ground for termination without further consultation. Here are some of the areas to look out to while doing comprehensive cleaning services in Kenya;
1 Paper basket and dust bins ( garbage collection) All dust bins must be emptied and cleaned using a recommended disinfectants before placing another liner bag. -Empty waste paper baskets -Dispose sharp containers when ¾ full Twice a day 7 am to 6 pm
2 Toilets and Bathrooms Toilet floors and walls must be. Scrubbed· using the approved toilet cleaner. Mopped ,kept· dry and disinfectant Any problem· in the system such as leakages and blockage should be reported immediately Three times a day 7.00 am to 2.00 pm and 8 pm and documented.
3 Sanitary disposal bins- To be placed in staff toilets and bathrooms Replaced and servicing of bins to be done on a monthly basis.
4 Basins, sinks, Urinals- To be cleaned with an approved disinfectants or its equivalent. Any leakage or blockage should be reported immediately for prompt repair. Twice a day 7.00 am and 2.00 pm and when need arises
5 Walls and Mirrors All stains on the walls should be removed with an appropriate spot cleaner or approved destainer. Should be cob web free Once a week
6 Ceiling, windows, window panes and grills All ceiling must be always be spotless and cobweb free. Thorough cleaning of the windows. All window panes and grills must be dusted. Once a week Daily
8 Office equipment ,furniture and fittings All office desks, chairs and storage units ( wooden and metals) should be dusted and removed any stains. All telephone head sets should be wiped and regularly cleaned and disinfected using appropriate duster with soapy water. Bed and trolleys to be cleaned with 70% ethanol. -Daily (Mornings) -Daily Daily and when need arises
9 Floors PVC tiles Ceramic tiles Terrazo Concrete -Mopped with suitable detergent -Scrubbing of floor -Use stain removing detergent for Any stain or spot Thrice or when need arises
- Corridors , stair cases and Ramp should be swept and mopped with suitable detergent -Floor must be dry throughout and free of litters. Ceiling should be free of cobwebs and dust. Three times a day 7.00 am ,2.00 pm and 8.00 pm
11 Telephone heads Clean Using appropriate duster with soapy water Daily at 7.00 am
12 Wooden floors and Rails -Application of polish and buffing -Sweeping wooden floor -Weekly -Daily in the morning and when need arises
13 Open drains Scrub with soap and water and approved disinfectant. Daily in the morning and when need arises.
14 Working tools All working tools should be available in goods working condition. All working must be fully equipment with the right tools. At all times
15 pavements and verandas Sweeping and thorough cleaning -Thorough scrubbing with liquid soap and approved disinfectant. Any litters thrown careless should be disposed immediately Daily 7.00am Once a week NO ACTIVITY
16 Picking of any litter that is carelessly thrown to keep compound litter free Daily &
17 The lawns must be mowed regularly to keep the grass short at all times
18 Flowers should be weeded, pruned watered and apply manure when necessary
19 Trees should be pruned, watered and apply manure when necessary
20 Fences and hedges should be trimmed both inside and outside
21 Any fallen dry leaves under the trees to be swept and disposed off
22 The parking area should be swept every morning before cars occupy the parking bay
23 Unblocking and clearing grass and rubbish in the open drainage channels
24 Clearing bushes and grass within the staff quarters and the hospital compound, digging along the pavement uniformly to keep off the grass.
25 All workers should be fully equipped with the right tools for their trade. Should have protective garments Should execute their work as per the expected standard.
26. fumigation pest control services of the following;
Mosquito control
Rodents control
Rats, mice, moles, etc.
Flying insects control
Wasps, bees, fleas, moths, mosquitoes
Crawling pests extermination
Ants, termites, cockroaches, fleas, bedbugs, spiders, creepy crawlers (caterpillars)
Reptiles/ Bats control
Bats, snakes, monitor lizards,
Wildlife carcasses control
