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Describe high dust techniques and state when to use them.
Identify how to empty and clean a wastebasket.
State the steps to take in cleaning a patient/resident bed.
Describe the steps involved in restroom cleaning.

To explain the procedure for effectively cleaning a patient or resident’s room.

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PERFORM

HIGH DUSTING

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PERFORM HIGH DUSTING

Always clean objects and areas by beginning at the higher surfaces and working toward lower surfaces.
Use your high duster and clean the ceiling fixtures, the molding above doorways, the high areas around the windows, and anything higher than your shoulders.

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EMPTY & LINE WASTEBASKETS

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EMPTY & LINE WASTEBASKETS

Pick up trash and waste paper around the wastebasket.
Gather the open end with both hands and tie bag closed with a knot. Dispose of bag in the housekeeping cart trash bin.
Clean inside wastebasket with a damp cloth with disinfectant detergent solution.

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EMPTY & LINE WASTEBASKETS

Insert new clean bag into the wastebasket.
Be sure the liner is drawn back far enough over the rim of the wastebasket that it will not fall inside. If the liner is too big, tie one end in a knot.

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CLEAN

BED RAILS & FOOTBOARD

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CLEAN BED RAILS & FOOTBOARDS

Use disinfectant cleaner at proper dilution.
Clean bed side rails and footboard with disinfectant detergent solution.
Do not lean on mattress or bump the bed while cleaning if resident is in bed.

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CLEAN FURNITURE

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CLEAN FURNITURE

The furniture might present some difficulty as you damp-dust the objects in the room. The tops may be cluttered with personal articles. Handle the articles carefully as you clean under them and return them to where they were.
Finish cleaning the furniture by damp-dusting the sides, the front, the drawer pulls and legs, always working from the higher surfaces to the lower.
Damp-wipe the over-the-bed lamp reflector, hood, and other wall fixtures.
Be careful not to damp-dust electrical outlets or electrical connections. Always dry-dust switch plates, sockets, and electrical connections.
If telephone in room, damp-dust the telephone. Pay special attention to clean the receiver, handle, mouthpiece and earpiece.
Do not overlook doorway hardware. Thoroughly clean the door knob.
The door kick plate should be cleaned with stainless steel cleaner.

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CLEANING

THE RESTROOM

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CLEANING THE RESTROOM

Disinfect Toilet Bowl and/or Urinal

Remove all urinal screens and blocks from respective receptacles and flush before cleaning.
Evacuate water from bowl. Using a bowl mop, force water over the trap.
Apply toilet bowl cleaner and disinfectant to the toilet, bottom side of the toilet seat, and urinal interiors only. Allow disinfectant cleaner to stand while other cleaning tasks are completed.

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CLEANING THE RESTROOM

Clean the Sink and Mirror

Spray a small amount of cleaner in and around the sink.
Clean inside and top of sink.
Clean top side of sink.
Wipe and polish all metal fixtures and faucet handles.
If countertop, clean with damped cloth of disinfectant solution. Clean counter front, inside doors, pipes or any exposed surfaces of the entire unit.
Use glass cleaner sprayed directly onto the mirror and wipe clean with a cloth towel. Remove fingerprints, splash marks and smudges.

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CLEANING THE RESTROOM

Clean the Shower and/or Tub

Spray tub and walls with a disinfectant cleaner.
Start at top and work towards bottom. Remember to clean the soap dish.
Wipe shower head, faucet handles and other fixtures clean.
Clean shower rod, handrails, and shower curtains with disinfectant solution. All areas must be cleaned and disinfected.
Wipe shower or tub floor clean to complete task.

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CLEANING THE RESTROOM

Restock Paper and Soap Supplies

Make sure to have the key to unlock paper towel dispenser.
If towel dispenser needs refilling, open dispenser door and remove the paper towel wrapper. Be careful that the bottom fold of the new paper towel is in its proper place to prevent jamming.
Once reloaded, close and lock the cover.
If needed, refill the hand soap dispenser. Wipe the exterior clean. If using bar soap, replace with new if required.
Check supply of toilet paper. If necessary, replace the old roll with a new one. The new roll is inserted with the fold over the top toward the toilet seat.

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CLEANING THE RESTROOM

Clean the Walls

Clean walls with cloth dampened in disinfectant cleaner.
Clean the towel dispenser with disinfectant cleaner and a clean cloth.
Clean the grab bars and the wall behind the grab bars.
Clean door knobs.
Clean switch plates. Be careful cloth is not wet.

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DUST

MOP THE FLOOR

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DUST MOP THE FLOOR

This should be done after the restroom has been cleaned.
When using dust mop, work in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern in order not to skip or clean the same area twice. In using a dust mop, never lift the mop head from the floor once you have started dusting. This causes a vacuum that pulls dirt and dust away from the mop head causing recontamination to the area.
When the mop head becomes too dirty, place in appropriate plastic bag for laundering, then attach a clean one and continue dusting.
If dust mop does not pick up all the debris on the floor, use a dustpan and brush to remove the pile of debris.

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WET MOP

THE FLOORS

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WET MOP THE FLOOR

Place a “Wet Floor” sign to warn anyone who enters the room.
Place mop in disinfectant cleaning solution and wring out till mop is damp. The mop water should contain a disinfectant which is designed to kill germs on contact.
When using damp mop, work in a figure eight pattern in order not to skip or clean the same area twice. Use both sides of the mop.
Rinse and wring the wet mop head often.
Push the mop head under the bed and all furniture to clean as much of the floor area as possible.
When finished with wet mop, wring as dry as possible, and place in appropriate plastic bag for laundering.
Be sure to remove “Wet Floor” sign once floor is dry.

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Thank you.

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