The University of Iowa

What to Expect: Tile is clean but may be worn in high traffic areas. Tile stains will remain if we are not able to remove them with spot cleaning techniques. Traffic patterns may appear in carpet, certain carpet stains will remain if we are not able to remove them with spot cleaning techniques. Near the end of a semester, floor finish may be dull or scratched, depending on weather and use. During the winter, foot traffic will bring moisture and dirt into the lounge areas during the day. Between weekly and/or monthly surface cleanings, dust build-up and fingerprints will be noticeable. Lounge areas will be at the highest cleanliness level at 8:00 AM, with possible deteriorating conditions during the day. The cleanliness level is based on the APPA Staffing Guidelines - Level 3.

Frequency Task
Daily Empty trash and recycle bins, if present; remove large debris before dust mopping tile or vacuuming carpets; spot clean minor stains; wet mop hard surface floors and spot clean, as needed; clean door handles and light switches.  
Weekly Wipe down tabletops and remove debris from chairs.
Monthly Dust all areas of the room including HVAC vents or units and any empty horizontal surfaces such as windowsills, baseboards and railings; burnish hard surface floors.
Annually Scrub and refinish floors, as needed; extract carpets; clean light fixtures, as needed; spot clean walls, as needed.