– Make sure to thoroughly clean your hands in accordance with WHO guidelines

– Wash with soap and hot 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 re-usable gloves are used, dedicate them solely for Covid-19 cleaning

– If gloves are removed during cleaning, wash hands immediately

– Check that cleaning products 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 (eg 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 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 any rubbish

– After discarding rubbish perform hand hygiene

– Wipe down all exposed surfaces inside and out of kitchen waste bin

– Replace used kitchen supplies (eg dish soap, hand soap, and sponges)

– Wash all dishes and utensils

– Clean and disinfect cutlery tray and utensils holder (eg kitchen knife rack)

– Clean and disinfect hob

– Check the oven door for cleanliness

– Clean the 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 and blind

– Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps

– Clean and disinfect the cleaning equipment for guests (eg broom, mop, 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 slightly ajar to prevent mould

– Ensure there is no mould in the washer seal

– Wipe down any soap containers and detergent bottles

Living Area:

– Clean and sanitise the sofa

– Sanitise sofa cushions with disinfecting spray

– Vacuum underneath the sofa and sofa cushions

– Pull out sofa bed

– Clean and disinfect all surfaces and furniture

– Wipe down drawers, tables, chairs, cabinets

– Sanitise placemats

– Clean and disinfect the floor

– Wipe down buttons

– Clean and disinfect the remote control

– Wipe down electronics and electrical 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)

Bedrooms:

– 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 minimise spreading germs in the air

– Sanitise mattress 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

– Wipe out all drawers and chests

– Check the wardrobe for any items that were left behind

– Clean and disinfect all hangers

– Wipe down cupboard and wardrobe doors, doorknobs and door trim

– Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds and blind cords

– Dust the shelves

– Scrub all the 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 shower is guest-ready

– Remove any items that may have been left behind

– Ensure the grout is clean and free of soap scum

– Check for mildew and mould

– Clean and disinfect shower

– 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 roll with new roll

– 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 extractor 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