Laundry and Standards of Cleanliness Housekeeping
by Claire Wright, from the Community
This housekeeping checklist helps teams in care and residential settings assess laundry operations and overall cleanliness. It covers separation of dirty and clean laundry areas, chemical storage, machine maintenance and filter cleaning, and personal wash handling. Infection control is emphasized, including PPE use, heat management, and accessible hand washing facilities. The checklist extends to entrance, corridors, lounges, dining rooms, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and sluice rooms, ensuring supplies like soap, paper towels, and bins are in place. Staff presentation standards are noted. A bedrooms audit guides spot checks for cleanliness, bedding condition, soft furnishings, safety hazards, and ensuite bathrooms. An action plan section supports reporting issues to management.
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