1. Basic cleaning procedures

2. Basic cleaning methods – Part 1
Basic cleaning methods are
Dusting
Sweeping
Mopping
Suction

3. Dusting
In health hazard as dust is a major cause for infection. Dusting is the process of removing this dust.
Equipments and supplies:
- Duster 2 nos
- Dry cloth, wet cloth
- Cotton
- Spirit
- Water

4. Methods of dusting:
Collect all items of required for dusting
Fold the duster so as to be able to dust a number of surfaces
Commence work from the entrance of the room and proceed in the clockwise direction
Start with the highest point to be dusted and work down towards the floor
Prevent overlapping and skipping edges. Hold the cloth loosely so that it can absorb dust easily
Do not shake the dust off the cloth
After the work is complete, wash the duster and put it back in its place

5. Dusting a room
All rooms should be dusted daily. When dusting a room, the following things need to be dusted
Doors and windows
Tables, chairs, cupboards
Cots
Switchboards, lights, fans
Other articles

6. Sweeping
Sweeping is the process to remove dust and dirt by using a brush or a broom
Equipments and supplies:
Soft broom
Dust pan
Dust bin
Selecting the equipment:
The brush of the broom should be long and dense
Do not use a broken dust bin and a broken dust pan

7. Method of sweeping a patient’s room
Keep all the required materials ready
Enter the room only after knocking and getting the patient’s permission to clean
Switch off the fan
If the room is dark, switch on the light
Handpick the solid waste lying around on the floor and put it in the dust bin before sweeping
Keep the windows wide open
Latch the doors and windows to avoid them from banging
Do not shake the dust from the doormat in front of the patient. Take it to the corner of the room, bend and dust it thoroughly

8. Bend and sweep the room thoroughly, including all the edges and corners
After sweeping the room, put the doormat in its place
Do not drag the tables and chairs. The sound will disturb the patient, and moreover, to avoid the scratches that will collect additional dust
Every nook of the room, including under the cupboard, under the cot and area behind doors and dust collected from the room should swept outside and piled against the walls
Immediately collect the dust in dust pan and put into the dust bin
All the areas of the hospital should be swept in the same manner
Store the broom, pan and dustbin in their allotted place

9. Mopping
Mopping also remove any dust that remains after sweeping and any stains on the floor
Equipments and supplies:
2 buckets
Water
Disinfectant
Mop
Method of mopping the patient’s room:
Mop only after the room has been swept thoroughly
Before, mopping all the required materials should be at hand
Fill two-thirds of one bucket with water mixed with detergent, and two-thirds of the other bucket with plain and clean water
Place both the buckets on a mat to prevent staining of the floor

10. Set aside the furniture to clean the floor well.
Rinse the mop in clean water, dip it in the bucket containing the detergent, squeeze it well, and then mop
Mop by drawing a figure “S” from left to right
After mopping each small portion, rinse the mop in clean water, and repeat the process
If the water becomes dirty, replace it with clean water
The dirty water should be poured directly into the bathroom outlet, otherwise the dirty water may idle and cause floor stains
After completing the work, wash the mop thoroughly and dry it in the sun. A wet mop breeds bacteria

11. Scrubbing
Scrubbing is done on surfaces that are extremely dirty. This is carried out whenever necessary
Equipments and supplies
- 2 Buckets
- 2 Mops
- Brush with a long handle
- Cleaning agent
Methods of scrubbing a floor
First, sweep the area to be scrubbed, and then dampen it with water
Sprinkle/spray the cleaning agent on the damp area

12. If the whole room needs to be scrubbed scrub with the long handled brush starting from the far corner and move towards the door
Remove the dirty solution using a mop
Dip the second mop in clean water and mop the floor
Repeat the scrubbing and mopping process until all the dirt is removed
Clean all the equipment and store them back in place

13. Washing
Washing of floors is done to remove the soil and dirt brought in from the outside with the use of water.
Walls are washed at least once a month
Wash as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness and hygiene
Equipments and supplies:
- 2 Containers
- Cleaning agent
- Sponge
- 2 Swabbing cloth
- A ladder to reach high places

14. Methods for washing
Fill one container with a cleaning agent and the second container with water. Place them on a mat to prevent staining
Wipe away loose earth from the area to be cleaned
Dip the sponge in the cleaning solution. Squeeze out the excess solution to prevent dripping
Apply the solution on a small area using a circular motion
Dip a cloth in the clean water and wash the area using an up-down motion
Dry the area with a dry cloth
Repeat the process until the entire area has been cleaned

15. Change the water and solution frequently
Inspect the work. A well-washed area will have no scratches or patches
Clean the equipments and store them back in place
Cleaning the surroundings
Cleaning the surroundings means maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene at the hospital entrance, around the hospital building and the area surrounding the hospital compound
The area outside the hospital compound should be swept daily and the waste should be removed immediately

16. The parking area in front of the entrance should be checked regularly for diesel and oil stain caused by the vehicles
These should be removed by scrubbing using a scouring powder, otherwise they form stubborn stains
Sunshades and outer walls of the hospitals should be swept daily and washed once a week
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the area surrounding the hospital is as important as maintaining the interior

17. Thank you