Cleaning Protocols
Cleaning Protocols
You will be provided with disposable gloves and aprons for use during changeovers. While wearing a mask is not a requirement, we will happily provide masks if you feel more comfortable wearing one during changeovers.
- First open all windows (if guests have not already left them open)
- Guests have been asked to load dishwashers, but not empty them. Remaining crockery/cutlery etc should be rewashed between guests. This can be achieved with clean plates/cutlery being rewashed in hot soapy water
- Guests have been asked to strip beds and empty all bins and recycling outside, and this will have been removed before cleaning takes place. If beds have not been stripped, take care to remove bedding with as little flapping about of linen as possible, to minimise the risk of airborne virus. Gloves should be changed between stripping used linen and applying fresh linen.
- Cleaning is now a 2-part process. Our usual deep clean, followed by a disinfecting stage. After the usual clean, all flat surfaces need to be cleaned down again with disinfectant (Peritab solution), which should be wiped down with disposable cloths. Please make sure particular attention has been made to frequent touch points (light switches, window and door handles, rails, bannisters, remote controls etc. Also kitchen equipment, including condiments, kettles, toasters etc.
- We will carry out the third stage – ULV fogging with a virucide – paying particular attention to soft furnishings, curtains, etc., which cannot be easily disinfected by wiping.
- Please use the attached tick list to ensure that no areas have been forgotten
Check List for Cleaning Self-Catering Cottages
Date
Property Name
Cleaned by
Signed
Appropriate PPE (gloves, mask apron) should be worn when cleaning, and PPE should be changed between properties
Cleaning Check List
All surfaces are to be cleaned first, then disinfected/fogging
Consideration should be taken to address the impact of children as well as adults: touching lower wall heights and parts of furniture.
| Washing | |
| Wash linen, mattress and pillow protectors at 60*C | |
| Wash all cutlery, crockery, utensils in dishwasher | |
| Entrance | |
| Key pad wiped and disinfected | |
| External handles, hand rails disinfected | |
| Living Spaces | |
| Internal doors and door furniture wiped and disinfected | |
| High level surfaces dusted | |
| Light and power switches wiped and disinfected | |
| All surfaces and furniture, including skirting boards wiped and disinfected | |
| Electrical equipment wiped down and Recyclable Remote Control Hygiene Bag changed | |
| Mirrors cleaned | |
| Windows cleaned | |
| Carpets hoovered | |
| Hard flooring hoovered and mopped with virucidal disinfectant | |
| Empty Bins and disinfect | |
| Kitchen | |
| Internal doors and door furniture wiped and disinfected | |
| High level surfaces dusted | |
| Light and power switches wiped and disinfected | |
| All surfaces and furniture, including skirting boards wiped and disinfected | |
| Electrical equipment wiped down and Recyclable Remote Control Hygiene Bag changed | |
| Mirrors cleaned | |
| Windows cleaned | |
| Hard flooring hoovered and mopped with virucidal disinfectant | |
| Empty Bins and disinfect | |
| Washing machine / dish washer / microwave / kettle / toaster: clean and sanitise doors, handles and controls | |
| Oven and hob: clean and disinfected surfaces, doors, handles and controls | |
| Fridge: clean and disinfected inside and out, including handle | |
| Pans, crockery, utensils to be washed in the dishwasher | |
| Drawers and cupboards wiped and disinfected | |
| Clean and disinfect high chair if used | |
| Bedrooms | |
| Internal doors and door furniture wiped and disinfected | |
| High level surfaces dusted | |
| Light and power switches wiped and disinfected | |
| All surfaces and furniture, including skirting boards wiped and disinfected | |
| Electrical equipment wiped down and Recyclable Remote Control Hygiene Bag changed | |
| Drawers and cupboards wiped and disinfected | |
| Mirrors cleaned | |
| Windows cleaned | |
| Carpets hoovered | |
| Empty Bins and disinfect | |
| Clean and disinfect cot if used | |
| Bathrooms | |
| Internal doors and door furniture wiped and disinfected | |
| High level surfaces dusted | |
| Light and power switches wiped and disinfected | |
| Clean tiles | |
| Clean shower / bath / sink including pedestals and splashbacks | |
| Clean and sanitise shower head | |
| Clean and sanitise taps | |
| Clean plugholes and pour disinfectant down | |
| Clean and sanitise toilet bowl using a toilet brush to agitate the cleaning process and include under the toilet rim | |
| All surfaces and furniture, including skirting boards wiped and disinfected | |
| Mirrors cleaned | |
| Windows cleaned | |
| Hard flooring hoovered and mopped with virucidal disinfectant | |
| Soak toilet brushes in bleach | |
| Outside Space | |
| Ensure used cloths and PPE equipment are bagged and placed in black bins | |
| Disinfect bin lids | |
| Clean outdoor furniture and gate handles | |
| Clean Barbeques |