Best Practices in Cleaning Procedures Flashcards
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A custodian notices a 'wet floor' cone was NOT placed after mopping a lobby. What is the BEST immediate action?
Answer: Stop mopping and place wet floor signs before continuing
Wet floor warning signs must be placed immediately when mopping begins to alert building occupants of the slip hazard.
What is the recommended procedure for cleaning a microwave in a break room?
Answer: Place a bowl of water inside and run for 2 minutes to loosen debris, then wipe clean
Steam from heated water loosens food residue inside a microwave without damaging the interior surfaces or leaving chemical residue.
When stripping old floor finish from VCT, what neutralizing step is required BEFORE applying new finish?
Answer: Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water to neutralize stripper residue
Residual floor stripper is highly alkaline and must be thoroughly rinsed and neutralized to prevent the new finish from failing to bond properly.
Which type of cleaning cloth is MOST recommended for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in healthcare-adjacent environments?
Answer: Microfiber cloth used once per surface zone or disposable wipe
Microfiber used once per zone or disposable wipes eliminate cross-contamination risk and are more effective at trapping pathogens than traditional cloths.
A custodian is assigned to clean after a norovirus outbreak in a school cafeteria. Which disinfectant category is required?
Answer: EPA-registered disinfectant with norovirus efficacy claim on the label
Only EPA-registered disinfectants that specifically list norovirus (or Feline calicivirus as a surrogate) on their label are proven effective against it.
What is the recommended dwell time for a 10% bleach solution when disinfecting a surface contaminated with bodily fluids?
Answer: At least 10 minutes
A 10% bleach solution requires a minimum of 10 minutes of contact time to achieve effective disinfection of surfaces with bodily fluid contamination.
When cleaning stairwells in a multi-story building, in which direction should the custodian work?
Answer: Top to bottom so debris falls to uncleaned areas below
Cleaning from top to bottom ensures that any dislodged debris falls onto areas yet to be cleaned, not onto surfaces already completed.