There are practices that are done in a medical cacility cleaning setting that can be applied in a residential cleaning setting. For both settings there definitely needs to be a clear understanding of what specific cleaning needs to be done before the cleaning process. If there are specific instructions or requests that are done by the supervisor or client, the cleaning company needs to take this into consideration when providing the cleaning service.

Whether it is cleaning a Healthcare Facility or a Residential Home the cleaning crew needs to have the proper chemicals, tools and equipment to perform the tasks. The cleaning employee must refer to the MSDS for the proper mixing, handling and knowing the properties of certain products. If a cleaning employee uses the wrong product on a particular surface, it can cause harmful fumes or can destroy the furniture.

In both settings Personal Protective equipment has to be used properly and not to be re used if it is disposable to prevent the spread of germs or cross contamination. Protecting sensitive areas like the eyes and skin prevents burns, irritations, cuts and bruising. Under OSHA guidelines, whether in a healthcare or residential environment, the employer must provide to their employees the PPE at no cost.

Cleaning in both healthcare and residential settings requires attention to not miss critical, high contact areas and to cover all areas as much as possible. This job is an important function in both settings and usually has a critical role in protecting the clients and workers. In the IJCSA.ORG website you can find a list of local Cleaning Companies that are certified and well trained to do both.