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Building Services Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning Frequency Summary
Custodial tasks and frequency vary based on area type, usage and budget considerations. Tasks and frequency are directly linked to our authorized staffing levels and areas are based in industry standards outlined by APPA. Please note that small changes in frequency can have significant impact on staffing levels and cleanliness standards. At Purdue our overall goal is to maintain the buildings at an APPA level 3 or higher, focus on customer service and operate in line with campus priorities. Outlined below are general cleaning frequency levels that we currently follow, specific cleaning frequencies by area type are available upon request.
General Cleaning Frequencies
FacilityMinimum Frequency |
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Auditoriums |
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Floors |
3x/Week |
Empty Recycling |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
Break rooms /Kitchenettes |
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Sweep/Dust Mop Floors |
2x/Week |
Spot Mop Floors |
As Needed |
Damp Mop Floors |
2X/Week |
Empty Recycle |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
Sinks, counters, cabinets, tables, refrigerators, and microwaves. Restocking towels and hand soap. |
Customer Responsibility |
Childcare Facilities |
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Spot Clean Carpets |
As Needed |
Vacuum Carpet |
Daily |
Dust Mop Floors |
Daily |
Spot Mop Floors |
Daily |
Spot Clean Walls/Doors |
Weekly |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Weekly |
Dust Vents |
Bi-weekly |
Empty Recycling |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
Class Labs / Clinical Facilities |
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Vacuum/Dust Mop Floors |
3x/Week |
Large Debris Pick Up |
Daily |
Spot Mop Floors |
Daily |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Weekly |
Damp Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Furniture |
As Needed |
Dust Vents |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Walls & Doors |
Weekly |
Empty Recycling |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
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Classrooms/Lecture Halls |
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Vacuum/Dust Mop Floors |
3x/Week |
Chalkboards/Trays/Whiteboards |
3x/Week |
Clean Erasers |
3x/Week |
Large Debris Pick Up |
Daily |
Empty Pencil Sharpeners |
3x/Week |
Spot Mop Floors |
Daily |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Weekly |
Damp Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Furniture |
As Needed |
Dust Vents |
Bi-weekly |
Spot Clean Walls & Doors |
Weekly |
Empty Recycling |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
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Conference Rooms |
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Spot Clean Carpets |
As Needed |
Spot Mop Floors |
As Needed |
Vacuum Carpet/Dust Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Damp Mop |
Bi-weekly |
Clean Doors/Door Glass |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Walls & Doors |
Weekly |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Weekly |
Empty Recycle |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
Chalkboards/Trays/Whiteboards |
Weekly |
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Elevators |
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Floors |
Daily |
Walls |
Weekly |
Dust Vents/Fans |
Weekly |
Clean Doors/Buttons |
Daily |
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Entrances |
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Vacuum Mats |
Daily |
Sweep/Dust Mop Floors |
3x/Week |
Damp Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Spot Mop Floors |
Daily |
Clean Glass |
Daily |
Steps & Landings |
Daily |
Porticos |
Daily |
Sweep Outside Wall/Ramp |
Monthly |
Clean Entryway, Inside and Outside |
As Needed |
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Floors |
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Strip & Refinish Hard Surface Floors |
Every 2 Years |
Deep Clean/Extract Carpet |
Every 18 Months |
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Hallways & Lobbies |
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Sweep/Dust Mop Floors (entry level) |
Daily |
Sweep/Dust Mop Floors (all others) |
3x/Week |
Spot Mop Floors |
Daily |
Auto Scrub Floors |
Weekly |
Clean Water Fountains |
Daily |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
Empty Recycle |
As Needed |
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Libraries |
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Empty Pencil Sharpeners |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Carpet |
As Needed |
Clean Water Fountains |
Daily |
Vacuum Carpet |
2xWeek |
Dust Mop Floors |
2xWeek |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Weekly |
Large Debris Pick-up |
Daily |
Empty Recycle |
As Needed |
Clean Doors, Door Glass |
3x/Week |
Clean Study Rooms |
Daily |
Empty Recycle |
As Needed |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
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Lighting |
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Bulbs & Tubes (lower than 8') |
As Needed |
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Locker Rooms/Showers |
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Clean/Disinfect Shower Areas |
Daily |
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Offices / Cubicles (Enter twice a week) |
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Spot Clean Carpets |
As Needed |
Spot Mop Floors |
As Needed |
Vacuum Carpet/Dust Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Damp Mop |
Monthly |
Clean Doors/Door Glass |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Walls |
Bi-weekly |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Bi-weekly |
Empty Recycle |
2x/Week |
Research Labs |
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Dust Mop Floors |
2x/Week |
Damp Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Empty Trash |
3x/Week |
Spot Clean Walls & Doors |
Weekly |
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Restrooms |
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Clean Urinals |
Daily |
Clean Toilet Bowls |
Daily |
Clean Wash Bowls |
Daily |
Clean Mirrors |
Daily |
Restock Supplies |
Daily |
Sweep/Dust Mop Floors |
Daily |
Damp Mop Floors w/ Disinfectant |
Daily |
Empty Trash |
Daily |
Clean Partitions/Doors |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Walls/Doors |
Daily |
Dust Flat Surfaces |
Weekly |
Clean Trash Containers |
Monthly |
Dust Vents |
Monthly |
Restock Machines |
Bi-Weekly |
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Stairwells |
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Sweep/Dust Mop |
3x/Week |
Damp Mop Floors |
Weekly |
Spot Clean Walls/Doors |
Weekly |
Clean Glass |
Weekly |
Dust Flat Surfaces/ Handrails |
Weekly |
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Windows |
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Clean Exterior Windows |
Bi-annually by external contractor |
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*Customer Responsibility* |
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Computers and AV equipment |
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Office Desks and Personal Items |
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Award Cases or Artistic Pieces |
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Overhead Mechanical Systems |
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Industrial or Machining Areas |
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