Best Practices in Cleaning Procedures Flashcards

When cleaning restrooms, what is the correct order of operations to prevent cross-contamination?

Answer: Clean high surfaces first, then fixtures, then floors

Always clean from top to bottom and from least contaminated to most contaminated surfaces to prevent spreading germs downward.

A custodian discovers a blood spill on a hard floor. What is the FIRST step before cleaning?

Answer: Don appropriate PPE including gloves and face protection

PPE must be donned before any contact with bloodborne pathogens to comply with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standards.

Which mopping technique minimizes re-soiling of clean areas in a large hallway?

Answer: Figure-8 pattern walking backward away from clean area

Walking backward while mopping in a figure-8 pattern ensures the custodian never walks on the freshly cleaned surface.

What dwell time is MOST important when using a disinfectant cleaner on a surface?

Answer: The time specified on the product label for the surface to remain wet

Disinfectants must remain on the surface for the contact time listed on the EPA-registered label to kill target pathogens.

When vacuuming carpet in an office building, which pattern is most efficient and effective?

Answer: Overlapping parallel strokes with slow forward and back passes

Overlapping parallel strokes with slow passes allow suction to lift embedded soil and ensure complete coverage without missing strips.

A cleaning solution is labeled 'dilute 1:32.' How much concentrate should be added to a 32-ounce spray bottle?

Answer: 1 ounce

A 1:32 ratio means 1 part concentrate to 32 parts water, so a 32-oz bottle gets 1 oz of concentrate and 31 oz of water.

Which practice BEST prevents the spread of pathogens between restroom stalls when using a cleaning cloth?

Answer: Use a fresh cloth or disposable wipe for each stall

Using a fresh cloth or disposable wipe for each stall eliminates the risk of transferring pathogens from one surface to another.