Method Statement - Builder’s Clean – Including Windows.
Revised June 2006
1. On arrival and prior to commencement of any work, observe XXX’s Cleaning Services Health & Safety – Risk Assessment and Procedures documentation, relating to working within the construction industry. Determine property to be cleaned and confirm authorisation to carry out this type of clean. Ensure all areas to be cleaned have unrestricted and safe means of escape in the event of any emergency. Check that no other trades will require continuous access (especially painters/decorators.) In this event it may be necessary to wait, or to return at a more convenient time.
2. Windows.If applicable, start on the top floor and work down. Using a clean, dry cloth, ‘buff’ all window glass inside and out (where the windows are ‘cleaner friendly’ from the inside above ground level) When necessary, wash windows with soapy water or a standard window cleaning chemical and dry ‘buff’. Dust or wash window frames, inside and out where possible, including sills, taking care to remove all paint splashes, plaster, glue, stickers, dust, cobwebs and other debris. A scraper is often necessary and care should be taken to avoid scratches. Use a small paint brush to remove debris from difficult areas, such as window runners.
3. Bathroom, en’-suite and WC.Cleaning from ceiling to floor, scrape or wipe clean ceiling roses, switches and extractor fans. Working down, scrape and ‘dry-buff’ all tiled areas. Remove all dust, debris, paint splashes, stickers, tape and protective coverings from all sanitary-ware. Thoroughly ‘wet-wash’ all sanitary-ware using soapy water or a standard multi-surface cleaner and ‘buff-dry’. Use a standard glass cleaner and ‘buff-dry’ shower cubicles and mirrors. Dust down and wash when necessary, doors and skirting boards. Scrape up 'snots,' sweep or vacuum floors and other low areas such as ‘boxed’ pipe-work.
4. Kitchen and utility rooms.Cleaning from ceiling to floor, scrape or wipe clean light fittings, switches, tops of cupboards and any extractor fans. Working down, remove protective coverings, stickers and tape from all top cupboards and wash, inside and out. Scrape and clean all tiled areas and remove paint and grout from all utility switches and sockets. Scrape, when necessary, remove stickers and wash kitchen work-surface. Usually, the painters will have removed the protective covering from stainless steel sinks for you. Clean off the paint as best you can and report scratches and marks that will not move. Lower cupboards as above, taking care to clean all internal pipe-work and lower ‘kick-board’. Dust, or wipe ‘white goods’ with a clean damp cloth only and buff-dry‘. Dust or wash down doors and skirting boards. Scrape up 'snots,' sweep or vacuum all flooring and mop floor coverings as necessary using cold or warm water and a mild detergent.
5. Living, dining, sleeping and communal areas.In general, these areas are basically empty and have similar fixtures and fittings, with the exception of perhaps, for example, a fireplace in a living area. Cleaning from ceiling to floor, scrape or wipe clean light fittings, tops of doors, switches and utility sockets. Dust and wash as necessary, doors, skirting boards and any other gloss-painted woodwork.. Sweep or vacuum all floors, including stairways. Scrape up 'snots,' sweep, clean and dust all storage areas, including boiler or airing cupboards, dusting any appliances.
6. Leaving the property.At ground level, wash when necessary, dry ‘buff’ and polish all main entrance doors and frames, inside and out. Clean any glass in doors as above. Kick plates, hand pushes, door handles and other door fittings should be cleaned with a damp cloth and dry ‘buffed’. Down-pipes, utility boxes and other external fittings should also be damp-wiped as necessary. Remove all debris from in and around the property (with the general exception of heavy items and/or excessive building refuse) Scrape and sweep all paved areas, including garages, paths and driveways. Ensure all doors and windows are secure. Return any keys and report completion of ‘builder’s clean’ to the property. Prior to leaving site, obtain signature of satisfaction from authorised site agent.
Hope this helps.
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