Household staff cleaning and maintenance checklists, daily to semiannual, 2005

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DAILY¶

[ ] Dishes, dishwasher – wash dishes, use dishwasher if needed. Remember: crystal, fine china, silver, cutlery knives, hand-painted bowls or serving platters and pots and pans do not normally go in the dishwasher.¶

Kitchen – Clean counter tops, clean sinks, move items on the counter top and clean under them. Clean smudges and finger prints from cabinets, doors and light switches, clean microwave oven, clean and shine inside and out. Clean refrigerators.¶

□ Kitchen appliances – Shine toaster, coffee maker. Note: appliances not left out should be cleaned before putting away.¶

□ Sink – Remove any deposits, clean and shine.¶

□ Garbage – Empty trash, replace bag, wipe off.¶

Floors – Remove chairs and small items, sweep well. Mop with warm water.¶

□ Glass – Clean glass doors and tables as needed.¶

☐ Furniture – Clean, dust, shine tables, chairs, plump cushions.¶

[ ] Bedrooms – Make beds as needed, neaten personal belongings, clean all the mirrors, look for streaks.¶

Bathrooms – Shine faucets, toilet paper holder, make-up mirrors, towel rack, toothbrush holder. Clean and re fill vanity items, check for tissue and toilet paper, wipe bath, sink, mirror, shower walls, place fresh towels.¶

Clocks – Check time and date.¶

Phones – Clean with disinfectant.¶

Vacuum – Heavy traffic areas as needed. Comb tassels on carpets.¶

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WEEKLY¶

□ Baseboards – Dust with a soft cloth.¶

Wood furniture – Dust and polish tables, chairs, shelves, frames, cabinets.¶

Sofas and chairs – Vacuum all cushions, fluff pillows, spot-clean as needed.¶

□ Lamps – Dust lampshades. Check light bulbs. Straighten shades.¶

[ ] Computers and desks – Clean and wipe screen, dust, replace objects exactly where you found them.¶

Dust and polish – All glass tables, mirrors, pictures, porcelain and art objects.¶

□ Walls – Remove fingerprints from walls, switches, doors.¶

□ Cabinets and drawers – Clean thoroughly inside and out. Straighten or repack.¶

Shelving – Clean thoroughly. Rotate areas requiring fresh shelf paper.¶

Massage Tables – Wipe and sanitize.¶

[ ] Carpets – Vacuum. Be sure you get the stairs, get behind doors, under furniture, spot-clean as needed.¶

Bathrooms - Shine faucets, mirrors, towel racks. Wipe and clean bath and shower tiles, doors and walls. Remove mold with mil dew remover. Remove soap build up.¶

Toilet – Clean bowl, seat, lid, base, tank top. Check toilet paper.¶

□ Marble – Polish marble in bathrooms.¶

Refrigerator – Clean thoroughly. Throw out spoiled food. To eliminate odors, place a bowl of cotton balls soaked in plain vanilla extract in the fresh food section.¶

Windows – Clean all windows inside and out, clean window ledges.¶

Blinds - Dust quickly over each blind. If necessary, clean with ammonia and water.¶

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MONTHLY¶

Divide your list of monthly duties into weekly cleaning schedules. This will make it easier for you to deep-clean each area properly. This does not mean that you do not need to perform your daily and weekly duties.¶

WEEK 1¶

□ Clean windows – wash the insides, clean sills.¶

□ Clean blinds.¶

□ Clean light fixtures.¶

Clean ceilings, walls, doors, baseboards and air vents.¶

□ Clean ceiling fans.¶

Clean/vacuum air conditioners and humidifiers.¶

Air all rooms. Open the windows and doors to allow fresh air into the room.¶

WEEK 2¶

Clean and organize closets in bathrooms and bedrooms.¶

Clean drawers and shelves in bathrooms and bedrooms.¶

□ Turn mattresses.¶

□ Re-fold linen closets and order as needed.¶

□ Re-stock utility closets.¶

☐ Wipe books.¶

□ Discard old magazines.¶

□ Polish wood furniture.¶

Clean bed frames, vacuum under beds and bedroom furnitures.¶

Wash bath mats.¶

Clean steam room walls and floor thoroughly to prevent scum and mildew from forming and avoid bad odors.¶

WEEK 3¶

Clean and organize crockery and glassware in butler’s pantry.¶

Clean kitchen floors thoroughly.¶

Clean refrigerator and freezer.¶

Clean pots and pans .¶

Clean kitchen cabinets inside and out.¶

Clean and check pantry supplies.¶

Clean and organize kitchen drawers.¶

Clean silverware.¶

** Chipped and broken items must be removed and reported to the Estate Manager.¶

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EVERY SIX MONTHS¶

APRIL¶

(Check list to be completed and signed by 28th April)¶

□ Rotate seasonal clothing. Dry clean items if necessary.¶

Wash mattress covers and launder any blankets.¶

Take all books down from shelves and clean.¶

Clean upholstery and throw cushions.¶

□ Dry clean drapes.¶

Check for pests throughout property.¶

□ Inventory all crockery, glassware, linens, etc.¶

□ Steam clean all carpets.¶

□ Car maintenance if necessary.¶

□ Drain and clean pool.¶

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CHECK EVERY MONTH¶

(Check list to be completed and signed by the $ 28^{th} $ of each month)¶

□ Fire Extinguisher – Check to make sure that it is fully charged.¶

☐ Security alarm – Test system.¶

Sink stoppers – Clean out debris, soak stoppers in vinegar and water to clean.¶

[ ] Garbage disposal – Flush with hot water and baking soda, put ice cubes through to sharpen.¶

Hot water heating system – Test relief valve and replace if necessary; check pressure gauge and drain expansion tank if necessary.¶

Steam heating system – Check safety valve and steam-pressure gauge and have replaced if necessary; check water-level gauge and add water if needed; drain water until clear to eliminate sediment.¶

□ Air conditioners / heaters – Clean or replace filter; clean condenser, evaporator coils and condensation drain.¶

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BEDROOM CLEANING¶

• If weather permits, open windows to air the room.

• Strip the bed.

• Place pillows, duvet, bedspreads and blankets on a chair. Never on the floor.

• Empty trash containers and pick up any other trash. Check under the bed.

• Make the bed with fresh linen.

• Make sure that the closets are empty. Check that the hangers are not broken and are hung evenly.

• Dust all furniture and picture frames.

• Dust and straighten lamp shades. Seams must face the wall. Replace the light bulb if necessary.

• Spot clean all mirrors and glass.

• Wipe all walls, doors, and light switches.

• Telephone must be free of dust. No sticky spots. Cord must hang properly.

• Make sure that the television, remote control and radio are in working order and free of dust.

• Alarm clock must be set to the correct time and date.

• Close the windows.

• Make sure that the drapes hang evenly and all hooks are in place.

• Vacuum the carpet.

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BATHROOM CLEANING¶

• Empty trash containers and pick up any other trash.

• Replace soiled towels. All towels to be even in width and hung evenly lengthwise. No seams exposed.

• Replace soiled bathrobes. Robes must be washed after each visit.

• Check guest supplies and replace what is needed.

• Replace toilet paper with new roll. Fold end into a “V”

• Replace soap with new bar.

• Clean mirrors using glass cleaner. Start at the top and work down to the bottom.

• Clean vanity and sink using all-purpose cleaner.

• Clean toilet using toilet bowl cleaner. Squirt under rim of bowl and let stand a few minutes. Clean the rim, seat, hinges, base, all porcelain and hardware. Flush.

• Clean the shower stall and walls. Place the dirty bathmat in the tub or shower stall and stand on the mat while cleaning. Use all-purpose cleaner and wipe down the walls and glass door. Clean marble with damp cloth. Clean the shower head and soap dishes. Rinse shower stall with hot water after removing the bathmat. Dry shower walls, floor and door. Wipe down shower curtain. Place bottom of curtain outside of tub. Arrange curtain in pleats.

• Clean the bathtub. Kneel on dirty bathmat. Using tissue, remove all hair and foreign material from tub and drain. Using all-purpose cleaner, scrub thoroughly, paying attention to sides of the tub. Rinse with hot water. Dry the entire surface. Polish fixtures with a dry, clean cloth.

NOTE:¶

All surfaces must be clean of hair, smudges, debris, fingerprints, soap build-up and scum. No dripping faucets.¶

No clogged drains.¶

If guests are in residence, clean under toiletries left on the vanity and put back in a neat, orderly manner.¶

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LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING¶

• The first rule in laundry is read the label. Determine if you can wash an item, or if you must take it to be dry-cleaned.

• Sort clothes – white in one pile, colored in another, delicate in yet another.

• Check pockets!

• Wash towels separately.

• Wash all new towels and linen before use.

• Rotate your towels and sheets so as not to wear them out.

• Worn towels should be transferred to staff quarters for staff use.

• Bed linens are taken to Snow White Laundry.

• Clothes that require dry cleaning are taken to Spartan Cleaners. If the garment is stained, be sure to show the cleaner where it is soiled, mentioning what you think the stain is. When you collect the clothes, check that the garment is properly cleaned and the stains have been removed.

• Detergents – Tide with Bleach; Downy fabric softener; Bounce dryer sheets.

• Organize the linen closet. All sheets, pillow cases and towels identically folded. The folded end should face outward. Separate stacks according to which bedroom they belong in.

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CHECK EVERY THREE MONTHS¶

MARCH¶

(Check list to be completed and signed by 28th March)¶

□ Faucets - Check for leaking faucets. Replace washers if necessary.¶

□ Bathtub drain assembly – Clean out debris; inspect rubber seal; replace if necessary.¶

□ Shower drain assembly – Clean out debris and scrub strainer.¶

□ Range hood fan – Clean grease filter.¶

□ Dishwasher - Run the unit with a quart of white vinegar added to the tank. This removes any deposits left behind in the tub and helps keep the drain clear.¶

□ Hinges and locks – Lubricate as needed.¶

□ Awnings – Lower and clean. Check motor.¶

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SIGNATURE: ___¶

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CHECK EVERY SIX MONTHS¶

APRIL¶

(Check list to be completed and signed by 28th April)¶

Toilets – Check for leaks in flushing mechanism; repair if necessary.¶

[ ] Interior caulking – Inspect caulking around bathtubs, showers and sinks; replace if deteriorating.¶

[ ] Washing machines – Clean water inlet filters; check hoses for leaks and replace if necessary.¶

□ Clothes dryers – Vacuum lint from ducts and surrounding areas.¶

Refrigerator – Wash and check door gasket; clean condenser coils with a gentle brush.¶

□ Range hood fan – Wash fan blades and housing.¶

Hot water heating system – Lubricate circulating pump and motor.¶

□ Wiring – Check for frayed cords and wires; repair if necessary.¶

□ Foundation – Check for cracks and moisture, repair if necessary.¶

Roof – Inspect roof surface; repair if necessary.¶

Gutters and downspout – Clean out, inspect and repair weaknesses; check for proper drainage and adjust if necessary.¶

Exterior caulking – Inspect caulking and replace if deteriorating.¶

□ Window sills, door sills and thresholds - Fill cracks, caulk edges and repaint; replace if necessary¶

Drain-waste and vent system – Flush out system.¶

Irrigation system – Check, drain and repair if necessary.¶

□ Fences – Inspect and repair if necessary.¶

Garage doors – Clean and lubricate hinges, rollers and tracks; tighten screws.¶

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