School Cleaning Checklist

The best schools are often set apart not just in grades and academics alone but in level of hygiene and cleanliness. Maintaining a clean and hygienic school environment is crucial for the health and well-being of students, teachers, and staff. This comprehensive checklist ensures that all areas of a school are properly cleaned and maintained, helping to create a safe and conducive learning environment.

Follow these guidelines for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning tasks—or click here for expert school cleaners.

Daily Cleaning Tasks

Classrooms:

• • Empty and disinfect trash bins.
  • Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including desks, chairs, and shelves.
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch areas such as doorknobs, light switches, and keyboards.
  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Vacuum carpets.
  • Clean whiteboards and chalkboards.
• Restrooms:
  • Clean and disinfect all toilets, urinals, and sinks.
  • Wipe down mirrors and counters.
  • Refill soap dispensers, toilet paper, and paper towels.
  • Empty and disinfect trash bins.
  • Sweep and mop floors with disinfectant.
• Hallways and Common Areas:
  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Vacuum carpets and rugs.
  • Dust and clean surfaces, including lockers and benches.
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch areas such as handrails and doorknobs.
  • Empty and disinfect trash bins.
• Cafeteria:
  • Clean and disinfect tables and chairs.
  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Clean and disinfect serving areas and counters.
  • Empty and disinfect trash bins.
  • Clean sinks and refill soap dispensers.
• Administrative Offices:
  • Dust and wipe down desks, chairs, and shelves.
  • Empty and disinfect trash bins.
  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Vacuum carpets.
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch areas such as phones, keyboards, and doorknobs.

Weekly Cleaning Tasks

• Classrooms:
  • Deep clean and disinfect desks and chairs.
  • Wash windows and window sills.
  • Clean and disinfect cubbies and storage areas.
• Restrooms:
  • Scrub tile grout and walls.
  • Clean and disinfect bathroom partitions.
  • Deep clean floors with a scrubbing machine.
• Hallways and Common Areas:
  • Buff and polish floors.
  • Wash windows and window sills.
  • Clean and disinfect water fountains.
• Cafeteria:
  • Deep clean and disinfect food preparation areas.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and appliances.
  • Wash walls and baseboards.
• Administrative Offices:
  • Deep clean and disinfect office equipment.
  • Wash windows and window sills.
  • Clean and disinfect bookshelves and cabinets.

Monthly Cleaning Tasks

• Classrooms:
  • Deep clean carpets or rugs.
  • Clean and disinfect HVAC vents and filters.
• Restrooms:
  • Inspect and maintain plumbing fixtures.
  • Replace air fresheners as needed.
• Hallways and Common Areas:
  • Deep clean carpets or rugs.
  • Polish and wax floors.
• Cafeteria:
  • Inspect and clean behind large kitchen appliances.
  • Deep clean floor mats and rubber mats.
• Administrative Offices:
  • Deep clean carpets or rugs.
  • Clean and disinfect all office equipment thoroughly.

Seasonal Cleaning Tasks

• Classrooms:
  • Clean and disinfect blinds or curtains.
  • Wash walls and remove scuff marks.
• Restrooms:
  • Conduct a thorough inspection and repair any damage.
  • Deep clean tile and grout.
• Hallways and Common Areas:
  • Strip and wax floors.
  • Inspect and clean light fixtures.
• Cafeteria:
  • Conduct a thorough inspection and repair any damage.
  • Deep clean exhaust hoods and filters.
• Administrative Offices:
  • Inspect and clean light fixtures.
  • Conduct a thorough inspection and repair any damage.

Outdoor Areas

• Daily:
  • Empty and disinfect outdoor trash bins.
  • Sweep walkways and entrances.
  • Inspect and clean playground equipment.
• Weekly:
  • Mow lawns and trim bushes.
  • Clean outdoor seating and tables.
  • Pressure wash walkways and entrance areas.
• Monthly:
  • Inspect and maintain outdoor lighting.
  • Clean and disinfect outdoor play structures.
• Seasonal:
  • Inspect and repair outdoor surfaces as needed.
  • Prepare outdoor areas for seasonal changes, such as snow removal or summer activities.